by Jeremy Rickson | Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
Many Rivers to Cross: An Update on Oregon’s Water Wars By Real Estate & Land Use Practice Group SAALFELD GRIGGS PC It may seem like a conundrum to those of us in the moss- covered valley that there is a Water War brewing in our state; but there is. The...
by Jeremy Rickson | Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
Managed/Smart Growth: A New Method of Controlling Land Use By Mark D. Shipman Saalfeld Griggs PC WHAT IS MANAGED/SMART GROWTH? “Managed Growth,” “Smart Growth,” and “Thoughtful Growth” are terms of art now being used across this country by local governments, planning...
by Jeremy Rickson | Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
Letter of Intent of Contract? Tips to Avoid a Costly Mistake By Real Estate and Land Use Group Saalfeld Griggs PC When parties to a transaction desire to confirm the terms of an agreement without actually drafting and executing a contract, they often resort to a...
by Jeremy Rickson | Nov 28, 2012 | Real Property & Land Use
Got Mold? I just renewed my insurance policy on my home, and I was not surprised to discover that damage caused by mold and water intrusion has been excluded from my coverage. You may have received the same notice from your insurance company as well. You may have also...
by Jeremy Rickson | 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...
by Jeremy Rickson | 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....