United States: Real Estate

Florida's new Section 489.1295 establishes licensing consequences for contractors who fail to timely pay subcontractors and suppliers, effective July 1, 2026. The statute creates disciplinary exposure for knowingly or willfully withholding payment, though it includes important exceptions for bona fide disputes and contractual payment terms. Contractors must now navigate potential license sanctions including fines up to $10,000, suspension, or revocation when payment disputes arise.

As professional developers and ambitious property owners seek ways to profit from real estate, they will often look at options to convert lots with a single home into real estate that allows for the sale of multiple homes or multi-family developments. In other words, they try to create “more bang for their buck”, so to speak.

In a recent decision, Judge Phillip Bentley resolved an open question for the Southern District of New York that has divided other districts: Does Section 506(b)’s requirement that an oversecured creditor’s fees...

Purchasing commercial property in New Jersey requires careful examination of local zoning regulations that could significantly impact your development plans or intended use. Understanding whether existing structures comply with current zoning laws, and whether your proposed use is permitted, can prevent costly legal complications and project delays down the road.

Sustainability in construction has evolved from an aspirational goal to a regulatory mandate, fundamentally reshaping how projects are designed and built. This article examines how design-build contracting provides an integrated framework for achieving sustainability objectives, exploring the historical development of environmental regulations, third-party certification systems like LEED and Green Globes, and the contractual mechanisms that enable effective implementation of green building practices.

When buying or selling real estate or structuring corporate asset transactions in Washington, tax considerations are rarely far from mind. One of the most significant state level costs in any transfer is the Real Estate Excise Tax (“REET”).

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents the most significant federal housing legislation in three decades, combining comprehensive provisions to address affordable housing supply through regulatory relief for community banks, increased investment caps, and reforms to FHA lending standards. What implications will this landmark bipartisan legislation have for mortgage lenders, institutional investors, and the future of affordable housing in America?

The Texas Business Court examined whether foreclosure notices delivered via email and UPS next-day service satisfied contractual deed of trust provisions and Texas Property Code requirements that specified certified mail. The court also addressed whether notice sent to a designated agent constituted proper notice to the borrower when the borrower's name was omitted from the address line.

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