Make sure the real estate deal is handled correctly each step of the way. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of a commercial real estate transaction and offers advice, commentary, and forms to expertly negotiate and close the deal. This revised edition features new forms and covers recent changes in law and practice, including the USA Patriot Act, anti-money laundering laws, the subprime mortgage crisis, and terrorism and hurricane insurance. Includes CD-ROM.

For proven guidance and techniques for handling a commercial real estate deal, this practical guide will help you negotiate and close the deal. The authors cover each step of a real estate transaction in the order in which it generally arises, and offers pertinent advice, practice comments, and sample forms throughout. Because much of the real estate lawyer's practice revolves around transactional documents, the book's chapters emphasize the drafting, negotiation, and revision needed to get a deal closed. Written by a law professor and two real estate practitioners, this book offers a useful combination of text overview and practice pointers. It helps lawyers with less experience navigate through the maze of steps involved in a real estate transaction. At the same time, it serves as a valuable reference for more seasoned attorneys as well as those whose practice is concentrated in other areas of the law. Downloadable forms are available online.

The book covers the steps in handling a commercial real estate transaction from start to finish, including those most commonly encountered in a transaction, such as brokerage problems, leases, mortgages, title insurance and surveys. In addition, the book covers material that may not be easily available to a new or less experienced practitioner, such as handling mortgage workouts after a default, wrap-around mortgages, reciprocal easement agreements, and air rights.

With the number and complexity of commercial real estate transactions reaching unprecedented levels, professionals in this high-stakes industry face a daunting task: keeping up with the constant legal and regulatory changes that can impact every phase of a deal. Commercial Real Estate Transactions Handbook, Fourth Edition will help you plan, negotiate and close deals using the insights and strategies of nationally recognized real estate attorney Mark Senn and over 20 experts in the field. Collectively, the editor and contributors have handled virtually every possible variation of commercial real estate transactions. Their clear, concise discussions will guide you step-by-step through each phase: Land and space acquisition Creating the owning entity, design and construction, due diligence, interim and term financing, and occupancy leases The ultimate sale or disposition of the project In addition, Commercial Real Estate Transactions Handbook is logically organized by topic, so you always find the information you need quickly and easily. Each chapter covers one broad topic area. Major subjects are then distilled into highly informative sections that focus on specific practice-oriented suggestions from the unique perspective of the and“less experiencedand” or and“disadvantagedand” party.

Structuring Commercial Real Estate Transactions provides an authoritative, insiders perspective on best practices for navigating the real estate transaction process. Featuring experienced real estate attorneys from around the country, this book reveals practical and proven strategies for breaking down complex contracts and offering clients cost-effective solutions. From planning a project and evaluating financing options to compiling a thorough checklist and handling negotiations, these top lawyers give tips on counseling clients before, during, and after the transaction. Additionally, these leaders analyze how recent trends and the volatile economic situation are impacting real estate transactions and the practice area as a whole. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this intricate field.

The Real Estate Solar Investment Handbook explains the business case for property professionals to pursue solar projects. A project’s value is determined by its potential risks and rewards; these are explained thoroughly in terms understood by the real estate industry. This book provides a framework for practical decision-making, with each chapter addressing a step in the process, from project idea to completion. Written from the perspective of the commercial real estate industry professional, it will help investors evaluate opportunities and execute projects that offer solid risk-adjusted investments. For property owners, investors, landlords, service providers, and all those looking to invest in solar on commercial property, The Real Estate Solar Investment Handbook will guide you through all the steps needed to gain years of revenue from a project.