Commercial real estate investment is expected to increase in 2016. In a prior post, we highlighted Congress' latest move to relax tax burdens on foreign investors who purchase property in U.S. markets. The move is partly based on the notion of encouraging...
Nonprofits must file an annual RRF-1 (Registration Renewal Fee Report) with the Attorney General of the State of California. "Every charitable nonprofit corporation, unincorporated association or trustee holding asserts for chartiable purposes that is required to...
New California Swimming Pool regulations for pools located in community associations with 25 or more units went into effect on January 1, 2016. The new law requires: 1.Pools and jacuzzis must be performed daily. This requirement will increase most Associations'...
Demand for commercial real estate in California is arguably more active now than at anytime since the economic downturn. Prices for commercial properties have been robust as the economy has steadily improved. And with a recent move by Congress, the coming New Year is...
Commercial Real Estate development and the landowners took a serious "hit" when the voters in Malibu voted to curtail commercial development. Anyone who has been to or lives in the city of Malibu may agree that the city is "a unique oasis in the midst of urban and...
Commercial real estate development can be so much more than just money. It can be about building a community which is central to the fabric of the American dream. An important aspect of real estate development involves the creation of commercial establishments. After...
Sue Loftin, founder and owner of The Loftin Firm, P.C., recently spoke on ESPN's Real Talk San Diego on the subject of real estate law and the Firm's unique business-minded approach to legal services. You can link to the podcast here.
This Saturday, November 28, 2015, is Small Business Saturday across the United States. Since its inception in 2010, this unique day has continued to gain momentum. This is a great news for the San Diego economy, and the US economy as a whole, because small businesses...
In a prior post, we explored the questions that growing businesses must confront when looking for commercial space: whether to rent such space or to purchase it. For those that are not in a financial position to make an outright purchase, renting is their best...
As the commercial real estate market in California continues to grow, it is increasingly important for lenders to have potential investments properly vetted as well as the loan documents clearly detailed in order to perfect a lender's position. While this rationale...