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Pop-Up Leasing is Good for Everyone

10.24.2019

As Halloween approaches, we have all probably noticed a number of pop-up Halloween costume and party shops opening around town.  As soon as they close, the Christmas stores will take their place.  Holiday and other pop-ups have become very popular in the retail landscape over the last decade or so.  […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate

Do the Deadlines on the FAR BAR “AS-IS” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase expire at 5:00pm or 11:59pm?

10.16.2019

Answer: It depends! Section 18F-Time is a commonly misinterpreted section of the FAR BAR Contract. Calendar dates are used to compute the critical dates of the contract. If a deadline falls on a calendar date that is not a weekend or national holiday, the deadline expires at the end of […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales

“Debtor Must Release Privileged Carlton Fields Attorney-Client Communications, Judge Rules” – Daily Business Review

10.11.2019
Jon Polenberg

Becker shareholder Jon Polenberg represents creditor-trustee, Daniel J. Stermer in a suit filed in Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida alleging that ATIF’s 2015 asset transfer to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, one of the largest title insurance groups in the U.S., was fraudulent. Mr. Polenberg argued […]

Areas of Focus: Business Litigation, Real Estate

Seven Tips to Save Money on Closing Costs

09.26.2019

There are many costs associated with the purchase, or re-finance, of a property. These are known as closing costs. Closing costs can include an application, loan origination, appraisal, home inspection, credit report, title insurance, attorney costs, appraisal, and/or survey. These costs must be paid before the transaction is complete, and […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate