In the first stage of cities making a pitch to be the site for Amazon's second headquarters campus, there were 238 applicants.
Eminent domain for economic redevelopment restricted
Many Philadelphia residents do not want to receive, and may even fear getting, a notice from government authorities telling them that their home or business property, or even a portion of it, is the target of a potential eminent domain action.
House stealing in Philadelphia is all too common
You purchase a dilapidated house, plan to renovate it and start gutting the inside. Maybe you are waiting for construction plans to finalize and don't go back for awhile. When you return to keep working on the project, someone else is living in the house, and claims to own it.
Philadelphia real estate developer handles underserved market
For many real estate developers, maximizing return is a high priority. When the developers flip real estate, they buy a dilapidated home at a bargain price, fix it up and sell it at a much higher price.
Looking forward to commercial real estate in 2018
Breach and Remedies for Real Estate Contracts
It is common to have a contract when dealing with a large purchase such as a real estate transaction. These purchases involve substantial sums of money and often require certain conditions be met by each of the parties. As such, a contract helps to clearly outline all of these terms and protect both the buyer and the seller in these transactions. It is important to fully understand the terms of your real estate contract and what remedies may be available if either party breaches this contract.
Land use & zoning: what you need to know
Since New York City adopted the first zoning ordinances in 1916, land-use and zoning regulations have become standard in nearly all municipalities, particularly in urban areas. Each municipality may enact its own zoning and land-use ordinances specific to the needs of that particular area. These municipalities are also responsible for creating the planning and zoning boards that enact these ordinances and address any grievances of the landowners and residents within their community.
