DEVELOPERS’ TOOLBOX

What Are These “Title Fees” on the Closing Statement? Haven’t You Already Paid Enough? A buyer of real estate knows certain closing costs are unavoidable, including down [...]

“Do I really need title insurance?” is a common question from those trying to maximize return on a real estate investment. The short answer is you might not have a choice. If you have [...]

If you are new to the world of shopping centers, frequently used acronyms like REA, COREA, CC&Rs, or OEM would lead one to the reasonable conclusion that these must be different types of [...]

Any document where you “confess judgment” can seem scary. We would like to help you understand what this remedy is. Also called a “Cognovit,” Confession of Judgment is a [...]

The word “escrow” surfaces in almost every real estate transaction. What, actually, is an escrow, and why is it important? “Escrow” in the context of a real estate [...]

You have successfully negotiated your first commercial bank loan, and it’s the day before closing. The bank’s attorney is on the phone with you about final loan paperwork. “Oh [...]

Over the past several years, the City of Philadelphia, working with other stakeholders, has created many valuable online resources for commercial real estate professionals working in [...]