All companies need office space to house their employees and run their businesses. At the onset, companies invest a lot of time and money in finding the right space and finalizing the lease agreement. Most office leases are long-term commitments, often five years or more, with ongoing obligations and risks. Companies should negotiate and enter […]
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The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA) requires foreign (non-US) individuals and entities to pay tax in the US on gains and losses from the sale of a US Real Property Interest (USRPI), as defined in Treas. Reg. § 1.897-1. USRPI is an interest in real property (other than solely as a creditor) in
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Purchasing and selling commercial real estate is often a complex and lengthy process. Although most commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions follow the same workflow, every transaction has its own nuances and vary depending on many different factors. Regardless of the factors involved, there are certain key provisions that are heavily negotiated in most
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Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property.
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Why is it that sellers, brokers and title companies avoid talking about DUE DILIGENCE? The vast majority of investors, real estate brokers and commercial real estate professionals barely scratch the surface conducting their due diligence when they buy commercial real estate investments. Investors are taking unnecessary risks and throwing money away or making bad investment