Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
Consider a Tax-Deferred Exchange Most real estate investors are generally aware of the tax-deferred exchange provisions contained in Sec. 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. These provisions allow you to exchange one piece of investment real estate (or other property...
Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
Christmas Tree Leases By Mark D. Shipman Saalfeld Griggs PC It may be the time of the year that prompted me to write this article, then again, many owners and growers are considering Christmas trees to replace other crops that have not been financially profitable....
Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
Beware – Change of Tenant Can Trigger Fire Code Improvements By Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group Saalfeld Griggs PC In the past few years we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of fire code issues arising from changes in occupancy. This...
Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
Be Careful When Giving Your Debtor a Break Suppose you own a note secured by a mortgage or deed of trust (for convenience, I will refer to both as a “mortgage”). It would not be terribly unusual for the debtor to come to you for some relief if he’s...
Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
Advantages and Risks of Tenancies in Common Tenancy in common (“TIC”) arrangements are an increasingly popular option for real estate investors looking to participate in a 1031 Exchange. Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 generally allows real estate owners the...
Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
2011 Legislative Update – Accessory Uses at Wineries By Alan M. Sorem Saalfeld Griggs PC The legal landscape governing wineries in Oregon continues to evolve. The Oregon State Senate and House of Representatives recently passed Senate Bill 829 and House Bill...
