Don’t Fret About Empty Office Space—Repurpose It
Where some people see problems, others see opportunities. So, let’s talk about the untold tens of thousands of square feet of unoccupied office space companies have been sitting on since…
Pottery Barn Teen And Pottery Barn Kids Launch A Vintage-Inspired Collection With LoveShackFancy
Floral pattern devotees will rejoice today with the launch of a collaboration between Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and LoveShackFancy, which is a brand that’s surely on its way…
When Is An “Institution” Not An “Institution”?
Sellers of real property, especially developers, often impose restrictions on future use of that real property. They do it to protect other nearby real property from uses that are deemed…
Beware Of Section Cross-References
Legal documents often seem to go out of their way to be complex and confusing. One tool in the complexity toolbox consists of numerical section cross-references, where the document refers…
Wells Fargo Is Backing Out Of The Mortgage Market – What Does It Mean For Homebuyers?
Key takeaways Wells Fargo, the country’s third largest mortgage lender, is stepping back from the mortgage market. While not exiting it entirely, they’ll be focusing on only providing mortgages to…
Promises, Promises: What If A Commercial Tenant Doesn’t Perform?
Commercial leases require tenants to pay rent. That requirement is, however, just the beginning. Tenants also agree to contribute to real estate taxes. They agree to maintain insurance. They agree…
The Limits Of Title Insurance
Most real estate closings culminate in the issuance of title insurance. A title insurance policy confirms that the parties created whatever insured interests in real estate that they thought they…
A Look Inside Alo’s Corporate Headquarters: A Zen Biohacker’s Dream Office
Alo is more than just a fashion brand, it’s a true lifestyle company with a thriving fitness platform called Alo Moves, a beauty line, and 30 retail locations throughout the…
Caesars Palace In Times Square? Don’t Bet On It.
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin New York real estate developers say a casino in Manhattan is a long shot. Queens and the Bronx are the odds-on…
DC Dual Agency Brokerage Law May Produce Silly Results For Commercial Leases
In the world of residential real estate brokerage, some find it shocking that the same brokerage firm might represent—and negotiate on behalf of—both the buyer and the seller, or the…