As some may know, I am a member of the committee that drafts the FR BAR contract. Yes, “FR” is correct, the “A for Association” was dropped. Among the other positive changes to the contract, the financing section received a much needed face-lift. The changes...
Q: Will the courts enforce the liquidated damages provision in my listing agreement? A: That depends on a few things. A liquidated damages provision in a listing agreement sets forth the amount of money both parties agree will be paid to the broker in the event that...
As brokers, you are constantly looking at ways to maximize value for your clients. Whether you represent sellers or buyers, you may be missing out on huge opportunities by not engaging in land use due diligence. Many of you are familiar with real estate due...
One of the most overlooked components of a real estate transaction is what happens when the ink dries on the stack of documents everyone signed during the closing, but funds are not immediately available. Buyers typically think they get keys right away upon signing. But before they...
For over 20 years, Cherrie Goudreau has focused her practice on transactional real estate law, advising a variety of clients on all aspects of residential and commercial real estate matters. She has particular experience in the acquisition, development, financing, and construction of projects throughout the...
Elana Friedman Polashuk is a member of the firm’s Real Estate practice group where she focuses on commercial and residential transactions. Her practice includes representing both buyers and sellers in all aspects of the closing process, including title. Elana also represents developers on planned project developments,...
Jennifer Bales Drake is a highly accomplished real estate attorney and a Vice Chair of Becker’s Public, Private Partnerships (P3) practice group. Jennifer’s practice focuses on commercial transactions which range from planned project development, including creation of condominiums, mixed used developments, townhome developments and single family...
During my 26 years practicing real estate law, and with over ten thousand real estate closings under my belt, I have seen my share of real estate agents. Some great. Others, not so much. The great ones, however, all share the same traits, and, in...
This month’s Attorney Spotlight introduces you to Real Estate Practice Group Attorney Evan D. Rosenberg. Mr. Rosenberg represents commercial real estate investors, developers, tenants, and lenders in the facilitation of acquisition, sale, and lease transactions. His practice also includes the negotiation, drafting, and structuring of purchase...
Just months prior to the pandemic, the title and legal industry made some tremendous strides toward virtual closings. Florida’s remote online notarization (“RON”) law, passed in July 2019, went into effect January 1, 2020. Normally, new technology takes time to implement; however, lockdown/quarantine requirements allowed...