Litigating issues relating to restrictive covenants
7/10/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Many residential neighborhoods here in Pennsylvania and elsewhere have homeowners’ associations (HOA). The function of these associations is to enforce the covenants, conditions and restrictions that everyone who owns property within the neighborhood is given. When disputes arise regarding the restrictive covenants that cannot be resolved outside a courtroom, litigation might be necessary.
Easement basics
7/8/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Property owners in Pennsylvania and other states typically have exclusive use of their land. However, in some instances, property owners must allow others to access their land for specific purposes, or the property owners themselves may be restricted in how they use their own land. Collectively, these rights of land use are referred to as easements.
The lure of new commercial real estate investment options
7/6/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Many investors in Pennsylvania and around the country are starting to take a closer look at the commercial and residential real estate markets. This interest is fueled partly by the persistently sluggish returns of more traditional investment vehicles like the stock and bond markets, but it is also being driven by a number of new real estate investment options that do not involve buying properties or tying up large amounts of capital for long periods.
Brexit could bring more commercial real estate capital to U.S.
7/5/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Pennsylvania investors are likely wondering how the U.K.’s exit from the European Union will impact real estate markets in the U.S. and abroad. Some analysts believe that there will be uncertainty in the short term and that the move could potentially bring more foreign real estate capital to American shores.
Several issues can lead to construction litigation
7/3/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Building projects in Pennsylvania and elsewhere can experience a host of problems and issues. Weather delays and problems in the supply chain can bring a construction project to a halt. While these may be out of the control of the contractor or developer, sometimes problems with the project stem from the developers and/or contractors themselves. Those responsible for building or remodeling a structure have a legal obligation to fulfill the terms of the contract and to ensure that the construction […]