The operative facts in Bartram are simple.1 Borrower executed a standard form mortgage in favor of the lender. The mortgage contained an optional acceleration clause and provided the borrower with a right to reinstate the mortgage after acceleration. The borrower...
Commercial Real Estate
Walking step-by-step in commercial real estate transactions
When Florida residents make important decisions in their lives, they often give a fair amount of consideration and thought to the different issues involved in the matter prior to making the decision. In addition to identifying their objectives and walking through the...
Holding contractors responsible for defective construction work
When Florida business owners acquire new commercial real estate, it can be an incredibly exciting time for the business. The new property may satisfy a long-existing need and allow the company to further grow its operations. For example, a business that has been...
What must be included when drafting a purchase agreement?
There are a number of important decisions that must be made by Florida business owners in the course of achieving success for the company. One of the most important decisions often involves commercial real estate. Last week, this blog discussed how business...
Making the decision to buy or lease commercial real estate
When Florida business owners need to make an important decision, it is vital that they consider all of the advantages and disadvantages that a particular course of action may have. Of course, in order to consider these advantages and disadvantages, business owners...
Before signing a contract, make sure your business is protected
When Miami residents have a goal in mind, the ultimate objective may be fairly straightforward and simple. But the process of achieving that goal can be anything but simple, as there may be numerous hurdles and obstacles that have to be overcome along the way.For...
Well-drafted purchase agreement can save thousands
The process of buying and selling commercial real estate can bring about many advantages for Miami residents. Purchasing a specific piece of real estate can be vital to a business and result in future success. Likewise, the sale of real estate may allow a business to...
Zoning laws are key factor in development success
Miami business owners understand that proper planning is a crucial part of finding success. Businesses must take into account different contingencies that may occur, set strategic goals aimed at furthering the business's objectives and put the plans in motion to...
What are advantages and disadvantages of asset-based lending?
Developers that are trying to take advantage of the fertile real estate market in Miami might be confronted with the lack of financing to do so. This is where asset-based lending can be beneficial. Asset-based lending is a loan that will allow borrowers to accrue the...
Is it wise to use a preprinted contract for a real estate deal?
Many Miami residents do their best to cut costs and be as efficient as possible in both their personal and professional lives. While these principles undoubtedly have merit when applied to certain situations, they are not always appropriate, such as when a person is...