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7/21/2016 | Real Estate Blog
When a commercial real estate investor considers purchasing a building in Pennsylvania, the zoning of the property will be very important. If the property is not zoned for commercial use, an investor may not be able to develop the structure in the way that they would like to. A property’s zoning shouldn’t be an absolute deal-breaker, however, because it can often be changed.
7/20/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Pennsylvania law outlines what is expected of landlords, and at least one thing is exceptionally clear — retaliating against tenants is expressly prohibited. Business owners sometimes struggle to identify this type of behavior, especially as they focus on the ongoing success of their commercial ventures. Landlord retaliation can even force business owners to take desperate measures in attempts to retain their commercial space.
7/18/2016 | Real Estate Blog
As waterfront properties and neighborhoods continue to develop across the country, there are commercial and other concerns about concessions that have been made to developers. Notably, developers have asked for special considerations in return for creating affordable-housing units. A frustrating factor occurs when developers who abide by the agreed-upon zoning and land use laws have to witness others reneging on their agreements.
7/17/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Many Pennsylvania developers are preparing for their commercial real estate loans to mature. When that occurs, most will need to refinance their mortgages. They may find it difficult to find financing when they need it, however, especially if they own multi-family properties or strip malls.
7/16/2016 | Construction Blog, Real Estate Blog
In recent years, one of the main topics in the construction industry has been environmentally-conscious or green construction. As this is a relatively new way of building, the materials and governmental mandates change rapidly. Though this is a continuously evolving topic, there are certain main tenets that developers and builders follow.
