Members of the Residential Real Estate Group work closely with attorneys in the Firm's Private Clients', Litigation, and Real Property Groups to provide sophisticated, full-service representation to clients on a wide spectrum of residential real estate transactions. Our residential real estate attorneys represent purchasers, sellers, developers, landlords and tenants in all aspects of property ownership and disposition.

For clients interested in purchasing houses, condominiums, puds or cooperatives, we provide the following services:

• Assistance and Counsel in Negotiation of Terms
• Review and Counsel in Binder Execution
• Review and Assistance in Building Inspection Issues
• Review and Negotiation of Contracts
• Acquisition and Review of Title Search and Municipal Department Records
• Review and Counsel in all Environmental Issues, including Lead Paint, Oil Tanks, Asbestos, Well, Septic, Wetlands and Radon
• Assistance and Counsel with Mortgage Financing
• Assistance and Counsel in Insurance Acquisition and Issues
• Coordination of and Attendance at Closing

For clients interested in selling houses, condominiums, puds or cooperatives, we provide the following services:

• Negotiation and Execution of Listing Agreement
• Assistance and Counsel in Broker Disputes
• Assistance and Counsel during Offer and Acceptance Process
• Issuance and Negotiation of Contract
• Preparation of all Sale Documents
• Satisfaction of Liens
• Coordination of and Attendance at Closing

For clients interested in building new houses, condominiums, puds or cooperatives, we provide the following services:

• Preparation, Review and Negotiation of Purchase, Contractor and Architect Contracts
• Assistance in Acquiring, Reviewing and Negotiating Construction Financing
• Participation in Lender Disbursements to Include Periodic Title Review and Applications to Lender
• Closing of Construction Loans (including both Initial Loan and Rollover to Permanent Financing)
• Counsel Regarding and Negotiation of Buyer/Contractor/Architect/Lender Disputes
• Research, Review, Counsel and Assistance with Municipal Department Regulations and Applications

Our attorneys assist both tenants and landlords in a wide range of residential leasing matters, including:

• Review and Negotiation of Leases
• Representation in Lease Disputes, Violations and Enforcement of Rights

The Residential Real Estate Group counsels clients on a range of municipal regulatory issues, including variances, bonds, subdivisions, land swaps, conservation dedications, historic landmarks and other nonconforming uses. The services we provide include:

• Preparation of Applications
• Attendance at Municipal Hearings
• Representation during Appeals

Members of the Group counsel clients on the multitude of tax issues that impact residential property ownership, including:

• Capital Gains
• Foreign Person Withholding
• 1031 Likekind Exchanges
• Estate Planning Conveyances
• Corporate Entity Formation

Our attorneys are well versed in all title issues relating to residential property. Counsel is available with respect to:

• Negotiation, Creation and Elimination of Easements, Restrictions, Right of First Refusal, Life Estates and Options
• Subdivision Review
• Boundary Disputes
• Title Claims and Losses
• Clearance of Title Defects

The majority of land acquisition transactions require both commercially available and private financing. Our attorneys:

• Assist in Obtaining Financing, including First and Second Mortgages, and Equity and Bridge Financing
• Negotiate Terms and Disputes between Borrowers and Lenders
• Counsel on FNMA Regulations and Issues
• Negotiate Workouts
• Counsel and Assist with Appraisal and Credit Issues
• Assist with Primary, Secondary and Investment Properties
• Represent Clients with Respect to Assumptions, Modifications, Consolidations and Extensions