As of January 1, 2026, a significant change to Washington real estate law has taken effect that may directly impact how buyers approach off-market acquisitions—specifically, RCW 61.40.010 creates a new “appraisal...more
McKenzie Canady (“MC”) filed a December 29th Complaint against Fathom Realty AR LLC (“Fathom”) and Chasity Martin (“Martin”) in the Crawford County Circuit Court. See 17CV-25-970. MC is described as an individual that...more
As of 1 August 2025, Massachusetts law prohibits landlords and real estate brokers from imposing broker or leasing fees on tenants unless the tenant independently hires the agent. The prohibition, enacted as part of the...more
A well-drafted contract defines each party’s rights and obligations, bringing wisdom to the transaction. In order to avoid potential disputes and minimize contractual risks, it is important to understand the specific...more
Decree 107, published by the State of Nuevo León on Sept. 26, 2025, modified the Civil Code of the State of Nuevo León, introducing relevant changes in the lease of urban properties in Mexico. The modifications to Article...more
The Connecticut General Assembly 2025 Regular Session concluded on June 4, 2025, and with it came the passage of several public acts of interest to real estate professionals. Below is a summary of some of those newly enacted...more
Arbitration clauses that reference the “AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules” are unenforceable if the contract does not define “AAA” or if the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules are not provided to lay...more
The Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 948, which expands Florida’s disclosure requirements relating to flooding. This law introduces significant changes to the flooding disclosure requirements that sellers of residential...more
In Ashmus v. Coughlin, 2025-Ohio-2412, the Ohio Supreme Court provided important guidance on the scope of a seller’s disclosure obligations under Ohio Revised Code 5302.30, particularly when it comes to “material defects” in...more
On March 7, Arizona Attorney General (AG) Kristin Mayes filed a novel lawsuit alleging consumer fraud and racketeering against numerous entities, individuals, and even law firms and title companies involved in the residential...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER BRITISH LAW - 1. Introduction - Historically, there has been significant investment by overseas individuals and corporations in real estate in England and Wales and in...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER TURKISH LAW - 1. Agreement Types - Pursuant to Turkish laws, a real estate sale and purchase agreement shall be in an official form and the transfer of ownership of real...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SLOVAKIAN LAW - I. Types of Real Property Conveyance Transactions - a) Purchase of an undeveloped plot of land b) Purchase of a developed plot of land c) Purchase...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER MICHIGAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Offers to Purchase that are accepted by sellers are the typical form of purchase contract for residential properties. The...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER MEXICAN LAW - I. Real Estate General Overview - The real estate business in Mexico has been increasingly growing during the last decades to the point that now it is...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ITALIAN LAW - I. INTRODUCTION - This brief guide has the goal to provide legal explanation on the main aspects of the real estate transactions in Italy. II. REAL...more
As New Jersey residents prepare for the long winter ahead, many eager homeowners have already begun the planning process to put their homes on the market in anticipation of a traditionally busy spring season....more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER HONG KONG LAW - Introduction - Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities over the world. Due to historical reasons, almost all lands in Hong Kong are leasehold...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER GREEK LAW - 1. PROCEDURE – MAIN STEPS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION UNDER GREEK LAW. Acquisition of a real estate property in Greece includes mainly the following steps: ...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER FLORIDIAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Purchase and Sale Agreement sets forth the complete terms of the purchase and sale including, among other things, price,...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ECUADOREAN LAW - Real Estate acquisitions typically involve several key stages, ultimately leading to the transfer of ownership. The most common phases include: 1) Initial...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER CZECH REPUBLIC LAW - I. Types of Real Property Transactions - a) Purchase of an undeveloped plot of land; b) Purchase of a developed plot of land; c) Purchase of...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER COSTA RICAN LAW - General - Real estate law in Costa Rica is governed by the principles established in the Costa Rican Civil Code for acquiring, selling, and disposing of...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER COLOMBIAN LAW- 1. Standard Forms of Agreements to buy and sell Real Estate: Despite the existence of several types of agreements to implement real estate transactions in...more
KEY ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER CHILEAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - 1. Offer to Purchase: Offer to Purchase sets forth Buyer's offer of price, date for closing, contingencies for...more