Texas has been one of the nation’s hottest commercial real estate markets in recent years. Many companies are looking to relocate to the Lone Star State – especially in tech-friendly areas like Austin. This creates many opportunities for both buyers and sellers and the Texas real estate lawyers at Structure…
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California Real Estate: Buying, Selling, and Owning Commercial Real Estate: Here Is What You Need to Know
Structure Law Group LLP’s California real estate attorneys can provide you with top-grade professional representation and guidance in real estate transactions. SLG’s attorneys work with investors, brokers, landlords and tenants in a wide range of matters including acquisitions, leases, transactions, financing, and tax planning. Here are a few things to…
Changes to the Texas Real Estate Market in 2023
While record inflation may be having a negative impact on home sales nationwide, Texas stands out as a sort of exception to the rule. Multiple housing markets in Texas continued to see increases even while many other parts of the country were suffering. If you are considering entering the real…
What are Escape Clauses in California Real Estate?
Real estate transactions are complex and often involve valuable property and a significant sum of money. In a real estate transaction, both the buyer and seller of real estate have significant interests on the line they desire to protect; one way of doing this are escape clauses. Since many things…
How do You Treat Leases in Bankruptcy?
A commercial landlord is confronted with a number of issues when a tenant files bankruptcy. When a tenant files bankruptcy with an unexpired lease, the debtor tenant is given the option to “assume” or “reject” the lease. If the debtor elects to assume the lease, it agrees to be bound…
Should I Invest In A Resale Franchise?
Starting a business is a difficult endeavor. While many people want the opportunity to start their own business, the time and commitment required to establish, develop, and grow a successful business are not for every potential entrepreneur. Instead of starting their own business, some individuals may look to another alternative:…
What is an REIT?
There are many different types of businesses in which you can invest and earn profits, many of which that involve real estate. One important investment opportunity is a real estate investment trust, or REIT. This type of investment was created by Congress to give stockholders the opportunity to reap benefits…
Reviewing Your Commercial Lease
Everyone knows what they say about real estate: location, location, location. This same axiom is definitely true for many businesses too. While some businesses may operate out of homes and employ their workforce remotely, many operations require a physical location to which workers and customers go on a daily basis.…
Payment Bonds and Government Contracts
Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers have many tools at their disposal to protect their rights under construction contracts. While the mechanic’s lien is one of the most common ways a contractor or supplier can ensure full payment for their services, this type of legal tool can only be used for private…
Mechanics Lien Law basics for Owners, Contractors, and Subcontractors
Too often, a contractor, subcontractor, laborer, or material supplier on a construction job does not receive the compensation they deserve for the work they have performed or supplies they provided for the project. Fortunately, California law provides a method by which contractors and others can pursue adequate payment. If the…