Real Estate Law

Supreme court limits reach of 1974 real estate law – Town Hall

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Supreme Court on Thursday made it harder for home buyers to sue mortgage lenders for certain overcharges at settlement, limiting the reach of a provision of a 1974 federal law on real estate settlement procedures.

NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces June Distribution – Yahoo Finance

open-ended real estate investment trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario. The REIT holds a portfolio of 62 income-producing properties, with a focus on medical office buildings and healthcare real estate, comprising …

Real Estate Bigs Ready Wrecking Ball for Landmarks Laws – curbed

A coordinated effort to neuter the power of New York’s landmarks and preservation laws is underway, directed by an organization called the Responsible Landmarks Coalition, according to the Observer. The group argues that the power of the …

Law On Amending Certain Legislative Acts Regarding The Improvement Of The Regulatory Approval System: Changes In The Law On Industrial Safety – Mondaq

The Law on Amending Certain Legislative Acts Regarding the Improvement of the Regulatory Approval System (aimed at liberalisation of business by reduction of administrative burdens and permits) became effective from 30 January 2012. In line with GRATA Law …

Real Estate Transactions With Native American Tribes By Adam M. Starr* – jdsupra.com

Commercial contracting with Native American tribes presents a number of complicated and unsettled questions of federal and state law. The increasing visibility of tribal entities in California real estate and business transactions highlights the need for …

True North Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Completed Acquisition of its Second Multi-residential Property – CNW Group

About the REIT The REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario. Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of …

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Signs Six Leases Aggregating Approximately 187,000 Square Feet in Route 128 Boston Submarket – Yahoo Finance

June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE), the leading owner … looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward …

Koontz & Associates Law Firm Launches Educational Blog – PRLog (free press release)

The law firm of Koontz & Associates, PL has launched an educational blog to inform readers on matters related to real estate transactions, business law, and federal and state tax law. The blogs will be posted on the law firm’s … Continue reading

John Hirschman Rejoins Real Estate Group at Faegre Baker Daniels – Franchising.com (press release)

Dow AgroSciences and Medco Health Solutions Inc. Hirschman was a real estate associate at Baker & Daniels LLP (now Faegre Baker Daniels) from 2002–05. He began his legal career as an associate with a Chicago law firm from 1997–2002.

True North Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Completes Initial Acquisition – Yahoo Finance

444 Victoria is presently 100% occupied. About True North The REIT is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario. Certain statements contained in this press release constitute …