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Are We in the Zone? What You Need to Know about Zoning for Commercial Real Estate Deals

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Kelly Javier

Zoning is a major factor in any real estate transaction. It determines how a parcel of land can or can’t be used and allows communities to control property values and ensure safe land use. Zoning rules and regulations are divided into two categories, these being land use requirements and ordinance-based requirements. The intricacies of zoning…

The Affordable Care Act – Ramifications for Employers of Seasonal Workers

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Kelly Javier

In his recent white paper, Abe G. Salen of The Wolf Firm, discusses who a full time employee is under the Affordable Care Act. Read the full article: The Affordable Care Act – Effect on Seasonal Employees

A Quick Guide to Ordering an ALTA Survey

Posted on December 9, 2013 by James Davenport

An ALTA Land Title Survey can be thought of as a pictorial representation of the title commitment or preliminary title report of the subject property. In essence, it’s a combination of a boundary survey, location survey, and title survey, showing improvements and encumbrances. The ALTA survey is an essential tool for all parties involved in a real estate transaction…

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments and Due Diligence 101

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Kelly Javier

During the acquisition, refinance or foreclosure of a property, it is important to understand the asset’s potential environmental liability in order to protect your investment and to weigh the risks associate with that investment. This means making sure that there is no major environmental liability associated with the current or past use of the subject…

TO SUE OR NOT TO SUE – LITIGATION PREVENTION COUNSELING

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Randal Ivor-Smith

When faced with a trouble tenant or other adversary, many commercial landlords and property owners are inclined to rush to court to litigate the matter. Often, this is the best solution. However, sometimes it is not. Certain actions, such as Unlawful Detainer actions, are on a fast track in the court system, which allows for…

Risk Classification: Standard Practices?

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Joe Derhake PE

As I mentioned in my first posting, I took a survey of the Environmental Bankers Association Membership as to what is and is not a recognized environmental condition. The results were presented at the Environmental Bankers Association Conference in Utah on June 9th. The survey results are posted on the EBA’s Website and my website…

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