Let's talk about easements.Easements seem to come up more and more frequently, but especially so after an easement-related dispute arises.We have referenced the term in select prior posts of our Denver real estate law firm. We noted in a June 8 entry at O'Brien Legal...
Denver has just made a list showing the Mile-High City's attraction as a high-tech commercial center.The list is authored by the global real estate investment firm CBRE Group, which looks at several factors why national tech companies would expand their businesses in...
There are leases, and then there are ... leases.We referenced the comparative variety of such contracts in our immediately preceding blog post, noting in our July 12 entry that residential and commercial leases are far more different than they are similar. The latter,...
Are you familiar with the term "boilerplate?"In the legal realm, that designation applies to some documents and agreements that can be repeatedly used in varied transactions with few - or even no - changes made to them. Any number of consumer contracts might...
Although it may sound like it would have something to do with a car, a mechanic's lien is actually what's used by building materials suppliers or subcontractors to ensure that they're able to recover costs at the end of a construction project. Because the use of the...
You're in a fortunate position where you have the money, and time, to purchase and use a vacation home. It's your goal to buy a home that increases your net worth along with becoming a source of income. You want to rent it out when you're not there, so you can have an...
If you have decided to rent a property, you know that a strong economy and fewer homes on the market mean that demand is high and supply is low. That means it's more likely you will face rent increases in the near future.Fortunately, there are some ways you can...
Real estate transactions can be tricky, and there's always a potential to find out that the home you purchased was not what you expected. Today, people can avoid trouble from purchases by opting for agreements in which they have an opportunity to have an inspection...
With new tax laws emerging, more people are asking if real estate investing should also change. Investment strategies often consider tax laws, and with changing tax laws, it can be hard to know what exactly you need to do to keep your investments safe.The Tax Cuts and...
If you're trying to choose a retail store location, it's a good idea to think about a few different things. You should consider your preferred customer base. Will the store be convenient to your target customers, and will the store's exterior and interior be visually...