Real Estate Transactions

Real estate tokenization has been gaining traction from institutional investors, private equity funds, and property developers, leaving traditional real estate investors and fund managers questioning if they should break into the tokenization space. The draw to real estate tokenization centers on its ability to provide greater liquidity, access, and efficiency than the traditional real estate...

Although private real estate funds and REITs seem like similar real estate investment vehicles, the two are very different. For sponsors setting up a real estate investment vehicle, it’s important to understand the characteristics of both. Below is a breakdown of each investment vehicle and important considerations. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) A real estate...

What happens if your business partner dies, gets divorced, or wants to walk away?  If you own part of a company along with other partners, you need to understand and be prepared for a potential business divorce.  That is what buy-sell provisions cover. These provisions outline the terms and conditions under which membership interests in...

  In this video, I go over some of the common areas to look into when looking for a securities lawyer. You want someone specialized so I give you some insight into what I would look for if I were to go out and hire a lawyer to help with a capital raise, securities offering,...

YOU INVESTED IN A PRIVATE OFFERING AND WANT TO SELL YOUR INTEREST – WHAT DO YOU DO? For all private offerings, restricted and/or controlled securities are issued, thus inhibiting the ability for investors to sell or transfer their interest. For securities purchased in a Regulation D offering, the interest is considered “restricted” and cannot be...

Prior to joining PSBP Law, I worked for two large servicers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans, and eventually ended up working in one of their special servicing departments managing underperforming loans. It wasn’t fun, and borrowers were annoyed, but it gave me a great understanding of what borrowers deal with once a loan...

As the economy grapples with a potential banking crisis, buyers are seeking ways to reduce interest rates and qualify for loans.  Some sellers are willing to take on a bit of risk to help these buyers purchase through seller financing. Although seller financing is rare, it has grown more common as the Fed continues to...

As interest rates remain high, one option for investors seeking multifamily financing for acquisitions is a loan assumption. A loan assumption occurs when a real estate buyer purchases a property and takes over a seller’s existing mortgage loan through the lender.  Many types of commercial loans can be assumed, including most Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac,...