Real Estate Transactions
Transactions involving real estate often result in some of the
most complex legal matters for our clients. The attorneys of
Chiquoine & Molberg bring a broad range of expertise and
practice experience to every transaction. Our attorneys make
sure that clients understand the legal, tax and practical issues
involved in their particular transaction. We represent
individuals, businesses, developers, contractors, financial
institutions, brokers, and title companies in a wide variety of
real estate related matters including:
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Purchase and Sales —
Representing individuals, businesses and investors in the purchase
and sale of real estate. Our services include the negotiating,
documenting and closing of purchase and sale transactions. We
also provide advice concerning the tax implications of real estate
sales and, where appropriate, structure tax-free exchanges for our
clients.
Development
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Assisting real estate developers in a wide variety of projects.
These projects may include the development of office buildings,
complexes, shopping centers, subdivisions, and business parks. We
offer a full range of services which often start with the purchase
of the land, continue through the permitting, approval, financing
and construction process, and culminate with the sale or leasing
of the project.
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Condominiums —
Preparing and reviewing condominium documents for residential,
commercial, and resort condominium developments or conversions.
Our attorneys assist numerous condominium developers and owners
associations with the complex legal issues faced by these
developments.
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Financing —
Representing financial institutions in the negotiation,
documentation and closing of real estate loan transactions. In
addition, we represent lenders in workout situations, and in
conjunction with our litigation attorneys, handle foreclosure and
related collection matters.
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Leasing —
Advising developers, landlords and tenants on all aspects of
residential and commercial leasing. Our attorneys are experienced
in negotiating and structuring complex commercial lease
transactions, and also assist our clients in dispute resolutions
relating to their leases.
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Land Use Planning and Zoning —
Assisting clients through the maze of zoning and land use
regulations. If a variance, conditional use permit, rezoning or
related government approval is necessary, our Real Estate
attorneys can assist with the permitting and approval process
involved. These services may include appearances before federal,
state, county and local approval authorities and negotiating land
use matters with these authorities. We also have experience in
litigating zoning matters in court.
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Construction Issues —
Representing contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers,
design build firms, architects and construction managers in the
negotiation and documentation of construction and design
projects. We are also experienced in the filing and foreclosure
of contractor's liens to protect our clients' right to be paid for
their work.
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Condemnation
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Dealing with governmental entities involved in the condemnation of
our client’s
real estate; we can ensure that a client’s
rights are protected, and that they receive the maximum
compensation, during the condemnation and relocation process.
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