The Letter of Intent: Why the Terms You Negotiate Before the Contract Matter

In many commercial real estate transactions, the first written agreement between a buyer and seller is not the purchase and sale agreement. It is a letter of intent, commonly referred to as an LOI. An LOI is often only a few pages long and is generally intended to be non-binding, with the exception of certain...

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...

In my previous article, I discussed the importance of a lease review. The lease agreement is the binding agreement between the Lessor and Lessee and many important considerations exist. In most leases, the Lessor-Lessee relationship is known as the Landlord-Tenant relationship. There are many important considerations when reviewing a lease.  A few additional items we...

The lease agreement is the binding agreement between the Lessor and Lessee. In most leases, the Lessor-Lessee relationship is known as the Landlord-Tenant relationship.  Leases are common in almost every industry as business owners often lease space to operate his or her business. The lease agreement details the terms both parties are agreeing to and...

Texans are famous for their intensity in property rights, especially real estate property rights. Some Texans might even say that a person’s right to own and control a piece of land is that person’s most vital legal right as an American citizen. Now, whether that is true or not is a question I’ll leave up...