The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has implemented a nationwide reporting rule that extends beyond traditional residential closings and may also apply to certain commercial development deals involving entity buyers, vacant land, or alternative financing structures. Developers—even those operating outside of the residential market—should be aware of the Rule and understand
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Negotiating Loan Assumptions in Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreements
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…
Some Commercial Property Owners Can Go Green With ‘Propertyfit’
Originally published by the Daily Journal of Commerce on December 6, 2022.
With more and more corporate tenants and institutional owners looking to reduce their carbon footprints, clean energy improvements in initial project development as well as upgrades to existing projects have become more appealing. However, with interest rates and material costs on the rise…
Default on Skyscraper Punctuates Dreary Outlook for Commercial Construction in Seattle
It is no secret that the commercial real estate market has been one of the biggest losers of the great recession. Seattle is no exception and as if to belabor the point, it has been reported this week that Beacon Capital Partners, the owner of Seattle’s icon skyscraper, the Columbia Center, missed its $1.65 million…