Common Disputes in Residential and Commercial Construction
2/23/2017 | Real Estate Blog
As soon as initial plans have been drawn up — and well before construction begins — it’s important for all involved parties to pay close attention to potential “cracks” and “fault lines” in the ongoing negotiations that could lead to a significant dispute later on. Of course, not all disputes can be predicted. There is an basic level of uncertainty that accompanies all residential and commercial construction projects. Whatever your position relative to the construction project (contractor, developer, purchaser, etc.), […]
Financing Your Next Commercial Real Estate Venture
2/21/2017 | Real Estate Blog
Commercial real estate financing can be particularly complicated and high-stakes when compared to other forms of borrowing — in part because the loan amounts are likely to be quite significant, and in part because commercial financing loans are secured by the potentially income-earning real estate itself (or related assets). As such, developers and other borrowers are best served by keeping apprised of the potential issues and exercising caution as they approach the commercial real estate financing process. If you’re preparing […]
Neil A. Stein, Esquire was personally thanked for his participation in the 2nd Annual Philadelphia Multifamily Summit, February 2, 2017.
2/17/2017 | Media
“I’d like you to know that this was an amazing and very distinguished speaker panel and it was a privilege to work alongside you. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your in-depth knowledge and expertise, along with your personal success stories to our audience. Your time and effort in making this event was, and continues to be, very much appreciated. We’ve received some very positive feedback on the excellent choice of panelists and moderators and the program content was […]
Five Things That Could Impact Real Estate Developers in Philadelphia County
2/16/2017 | Real Estate Blog
If you are a real estate developer or other interested party in Philadelphia County, there are a number of unique programs and zoning regulations that are likely to have an impact on your current/future projects in the county — some positive (i.e., grants, reimbursements, etc.), others negative (i.e., forced community outreach, increased administrative overhead, etc.). The following is a non-exhaustive list of high-impact regulations in Philadelphia County affecting real estate developers. As a developer, it’s critical that you remain apprised […]
A Brief History of Land Use Regulation
2/14/2017 | Kaplin Stewart Blog
Land use regulation encompasses a wide variety of laws that impose restrictions on the rights of landowners. These regulations may include rules relating to building size and zoning rules, among various other permutations. Fundamentally, all land use regulation is intended to burden a landowner’s use of their real estate property in some way. As late as the turn of the 20th century, most cities in the United States lacked zoning laws altogether — in fact, it was not until 1916 […]
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