If you are considering the purchase of an existing commercial structure to start your business or are looking at additional land for to expand, you are looking at a considerable expenditure of money and most likely are looking at incurring at least some debt in order to make the purchase.  An individual or family looking to buy property is frequently facing the same issues with all the same financial implications.  Real estate transactions need to be approached carefully and good legal advice cannot be overstated.  Throughout the process, you will likely need assistance with things like

• Purchase agreements and letters of intent
• Ancillary documents, including affidavits of sellers and / or purchasers, tax statements and deeds
• Real estate financing documents including contracts for deed and mortgages
• Additional security agreements for land sales covering items such as commercial inventory, motor vehicles and fixtures
• Due diligence investigations including review of title for irregularities in chain of title, liens filed under Article 9 of the UCC and mechanics' liens, as well as background information on purchaser in seller-financed transactions

Our attorneys have the experience to perform those tasks quickly, making sure all the important issues are addressed.  In addition, our attorneys are experienced at attending and conducting closings including one of the most important considerations, supervising the transfer of funds.

In addition, we handle litigation that may arise from the defaults on real estate contracts that involve conduct including both the prosecution and defense of issues involving

• Defects in the construction of a home or other structure
• Quiet title actions including proceedings subsequent
• Discovery of fraud in the negotiation of a contract
• Failure to make payments when due
• Property tax assessments on improvements
• Unlawful detainer actions or failure to provide quiet enjoyment.

To learn more about the kinds of assistance available to you in a real estate transaction or your rights if the property you buy is not what you expected, contact us.  We have the skills necessary to do what is required to get property properly transferred or to get compensation for you for property that turned out to be different than the way it was described.