Category: Real Estate

In this computer age, when so many tasks are accomplished via the internet -- including banking, shopping, and important business communications -- it may seem logical to turn to the internet when creating a legal document such as a will . Certainly, there are several websites advertising how easy and inexpensive it is to...

Before transferring your home to your children, there are several issues that should be considered. Some are tax-related issues and some are none-tax issues that can have grave consequences on your livelihood.  The first thing to keep in mind is that the current federal estate tax exemption is currently over $5 million and thus it...

You are purchasing a home, and the escrow officer asks, “How do you want to hold title to the property?” In the context of your overall home purchase, this may seem like a small, inconsequential detail; however nothing could be further from the truth. A property can be owned by the same people, yet...

The only real estate transaction most small businesses engage in is to enter into a lease for commercial space. Whether you are considering office, manufacturing or retail space, the following three tips will help you navigate the negotiation process so you can avoid costly mistakes.   “Base Rent” is Not the Only Rent You Will Pay Most...

Historically, tenant in common (TIC) projects were owned by a relatively small group of investors who knew each other, such as long-time friends, business partners or family members. Strategies to maximize tax savings and preserve equity typically guided investors to this type of structure, rather than creating a limited liability...

When it comes time for your business to move into a new commercial space, make sure you consider the terms of your lease agreement from both business and legal perspectives.  While there are some common terms and clauses in many commercial leases, many landlords and property managers incorporate complicated and sometimes unusual terms and...

Complex commercial real estate transactions typically involve a back-and-forth negotiation of numerous terms of the agreement, a process which does not occur overnight. Accordingly, parties to a real estate purchase or lease transaction generally first execute a letter of intent (LOI), which documents the parties’ intent to proceed with the negotiation of a full...

Adverse possession is the process by which a non-record land owner can gain title to another record owner’s real property without compensation by holding the property in a manner that is hostile to the record owner’s rights for a period of ten years or more.  The transfer of ownership occurs after the adverse possessor...

Investing in Rhode Island real estate through municipal tax lien sales can offer lucrative opportunities, but these transactions also come with legal and financial risks. At PALUMBO LAW, we frequently represent clients interested in purchasing property through tax lien sales. Understanding the process, potential pitfalls, and legal...