Real Estate Purchase & Sale

Whether you are purchasing or selling, building or tearing down, renting or owning, our attorneys can assist in any aspect of your transaction. Our goal is to make sure that you have the information necessary to make an informed decision at every step of your transaction. We have many decades of combined experience advising clients on their real estate transactions whether they are residential or commercial.

1. Acquisitions
   It is important to understand your rights and obligations under your purchase contract, both before and after the purchase. Purchasing real estate within the Lake Tahoe Basin and the greater Reno/Sparks/Tahoe area presents unique problems that require local expertise. Thorough due diligence is a key to determining whether your desired property meets your requirements. Our attorneys can assist in preparing purchase contracts that meet your goals and timelines, gathering and reviewing due diligence information, reviewing financing documentation, tracking your transaction through to closing and helping you to avoid any hidden, or not so hidden, pitfalls. We can also assist you in assembling a team of professionals in various design, environmental and engineering disciplines that you may need to evaluate your chosen property.
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2. 1031 Exchanges
   If you own investment property it may be possible to defer capital gains tax at the time you sell by utilizing a 1031 exchange. Our attorneys have successfully negotiated exchange requirements and complex deal structures for countless 1031 exchanges on behalf of our clients. We have long established relationships with 1031 exchange intermediaries and tax advisors and are happy to share our knowledge and our referrals to best assist you.
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3. Title Insurance and Recorded Documents Analysis
   When purchasing real property, whether residential or commercial, a thorough analysis of the title records can be crucial to assessing whether the property will ultimately meet the buyer’s intended use. A thorough assessment of the recorded documents together with the client's goals is necessary to make proper decisions about title insurance. When boundary line disputes or title issues arise after closing, it is important to have knowledgeable legal counsel to assist you in protecting your property rights. Often, your title insurance policy may cover the defense of title issues. Our attorneys believe that obtaining adequate title insurance, with appropriate additional coverage endorsements, before you close escrow on your purchase can be an invaluable form of insurance down the road.
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