How Do Commercial and Residential Real Estate Deals Differ?
Residential deals run on standard forms and consumer rules. Commercial deals run on negotiated contracts and due diligence. Here is what changes and why.
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How Does FIRPTA Withholding Work for Foreign Sellers?
When a foreign person sells U.S. real estate, the buyer must withhold part of the price and send it to the IRS. Here is how FIRPTA works and how to reduce it.
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Do You Need Title Insurance When Buying Property?
A lender's title policy protects the bank, not you. Here is what an owner's title insurance policy covers, what it excludes, and when it is worth buying.
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Triple Net Lease vs Gross Lease: Which Costs Fall on the Tenant?
Base rent tells you little until you know the lease type. Here is how triple net, gross, and modified gross leases split taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
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What Zoning Approvals Does a Development Project Need?
Before permits, financing, or construction, a project needs the right to exist under local zoning. Here are the approval paths and what each one requires.
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Which Commercial Lease Terms Should You Negotiate Before Signing?
A landlord's form lease favors the landlord. These are the clauses that decide what the space really costs and whether you can leave, and how to push back.