Real Estate Law

Starting a retail store in Oregon requires several different elements. Choosing a prime location, the correct type of products and hard-working employees should help get you on the right track. Negotiating your commercial lease is another key element you'll want to...

The real estate market has grown considerably in the past decade, and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon in Oregon. If you're looking to purchase property, you'll need to be familiar with real estate law, which includes the different types of encumbrances....

The terms of a commercial lease typically outline which fixtures belong to a tenant and those which belong to a property owner. As noted by Millionacres, trade fixtures installed for operating a business, such as signage and display cases, belong to the tenant. When a...

Buying a home is a huge undertaking. It is not a decision you should make lightly or without preparation.  CNN explains you need to take time, sometimes years, to get yourself in the right position to buy a home. There are many things you need to get into place...

If you are purchasing a new home, and you are getting close to closing day, you are probably excited to get the keys and move in. However, there are many things involved with the closing process, and unknown things can pop up. If you know what to expect at the...

You may have a large parcel of land that you want to sell as smaller lots. To do this, you must subdivide the property, and that means adjustments to the lot lines. Oregon law allows for the subdivision of property under certain circumstances. You have to be able to...

Many homeowners decide to save money by selling the property without a realtor. This type of "for sale by owner" transaction is legal in Oregon.  Review the common mistakes to avoid if you take the FSBO route when selling your home.  Inaccurate pricing Listing a home...

Commercial leases lack most of the common contract protections afforded to residential leases in Oregon, which means your protection is up to you and a strong contract. If you agree to lackluster provisions, you might open yourself to exploitation that remains...

Modern real estate trends include attracting buyers to properties they can upgrade to meet their employer's work-from-home requirements. Owners who wish to sell their home by themselves may need to attract homebuyers who require open space to combine raising a family...

When you have the time and knowledge needed to do so, you may find that it benefits you to sell your home without using a real estate broker. When using a broker, you may have to pay that person as much as 6% of the sale price of your home, but selling it without a...