Real Estate and Construction Law Blog
As high interest rates continue to shape the commercial real estate landscape, buyers are increasingly exploring alternatives to traditional financing. One such strategy—assuming the seller’s existing mortgage—can offer significant savings when the seller’s loan terms beat current market rates.
But executing a loan assumption isn’t simple. It requires close coordination with lenders, detailed contract language…
On April 23, 2025, join me in Portland, OR, for Bisnow’s Portland Multifamily & Affordable Housing Summit where leaders in development, policy, and finance will explore what’s next for Portland’s multifamily and affordable housing sectors.
I’ll be serving as the moderator for the Affordable Housing Panel. Hear from Margaret Salazar, CEO at REACH Community Development…
Commercial leases contain numerous provisions that impact a tenant’s business, including those addressing damage and destruction. While these clauses may seem secondary during negotiations, recent natural disasters—such as wildfires in Oregon, Hawaii, and the West Coast—highlight their critical importance. When unforeseen events occur, well-negotiated lease provisions can provide clarity and protection for both landlords and…
As wildfires grow more frequent and severe across California, Oregon, and Washington, homeowners and businesses face mounting challenges in securing and maintaining property insurance. The Los Angeles wildfires alone have resulted in tragic losses—28 lives, thousands of homes destroyed, and billions in economic damage. In the aftermath, many policyholders are discovering that their insurance coverage…
On January 22, 2025, join me in Seattle, WA, for Bisnow’s Seattle 2025 CEO Market Kickoff. Stoel Rives is a proud sponsor of the event, which will focus on the commercial real estate market outlook for the year ahead, including strategies for creative development, investment approaches, and navigating economic shifts.
I’ll be serving as the…
California has passed Senate Bill No. 1103, which extends specific protections traditionally reserved for residential tenants to “qualified commercial tenants.” Starting January 1, 2025, small businesses, nonprofits, and microenterprises that meet specific criteria will gain additional rights under the law, including limits on operating cost allocations and required notice periods for rent increases and…
The article by Patrick Abell and Andrew Solomon provides guidance for landlords dealing with restaurant tenants who have gone out of business. It emphasizes the need for landlords to quickly regain control of the premises, either through a negotiated surrender of the space or formal eviction. Landlords should then promptly seek to re-let the space…
On September 12, 2024, join me at the Hyatt Regency Portland for Bisnow’s Portland State of the Market. Stoel Rives is a proud sponsor of the event, which will focus on Portland’s development outlook, including how companies are driving projects to completion, as well as real-estate issues related to living and working in downtown…
