Real Estate Law & Litigation

Home buying can be one of the most stressful transactions you’ll ever make. Small oversights can carry significant consequences, both financially and legally, and you put yourself and your family at risk if you don’t involve a lawyer before the closing.

The real estate attorneys at Tully Rinckey PLLC have handled virtually every kind of residential real estate matter in New York state. We negotiate the terms of your purchase agreement, review contracts and title searches, attend closings, and so much more. We make sure you’re continually updated on your real estate matter, bringing you the peace of mind you deserve.

Selling a home can be a daunting experience, but you can empower yourself with knowledgeable legal representation. By having an experienced real estate attorney involved in selling your home, you can better protect your financial and legal interests.

The real estate attorneys at Tully Rinckey PLLC do just that – from contract negotiations through closing – throughout New York state. We make sure you’re not caught off guard by unreliable buyers, liens, or judgments that could derail your closing. We ensure deadlines are met and that you remain continually updated on your real estate matter, placing you in the most favorable position possible.

If you’re in need of legal representation for a real estate closing, Tully Rinckey PLLC’s experienced real estate attorneys have represented more than 50 lenders and banks in a variety of residential and commercial real estate closings and refinancings, including:

• Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages
• Veterans Affairs (VA) loans
• Jumbo loans
• Rehabilitation loans
• Refinances
• Consolidation loans

We prepare closing-related documentation, attend closings, and perform post-closing corrections. Lenders and banks also benefit from our real estate and client relations team that continually keeps clients updated on the progress of real estate matters from start to finish.

Buying, selling, or owning commercial real estate can engender a whole range of legal issues. It pays to have experienced legal counsel to guide you through your real estate transactions and help you manage your investment.

The real estate attorneys at Tully Rinckey PLLC can help you with all your commercial real estate needs. We represent businesses looking to buy or sell commercial property, such as:

• Storefront properties
• Warehouses
• Retail centers
• Office buildings
• Hotels
• Apartment complexes
• Vacant property slated for development

We work with all sorts of financing options, including:

• Conventional mortgages
• Jumbo loans
• Rehabilitation loans
• Refinances
• Consolidation loans

The real estate attorneys at Tully Rinckey also provide counsel to real estate owners who lease commercial property to other parties and who may be at risk of property misuse, unclear contract language, or other legal issues. We’re experienced in preparing a variety of real estate contracts, leases, and other agreements for lessors throughout New York state, including:

• Easements for driveways/right of ways
• Lease/purchase agreements
• Letters of intent for commercial developments
• Licenses for hunters, hikers, snowmobilers, and others
• Maintenance agreements for snow removal, general upkeep, etc.
• New construction/builder contracts
• Purchase/sale agreements
• Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
• Right of first refusal agreements

We aggressively pursue deadlines and provide you with continual updates on your real estate matter from beginning to end.

If you’re buying or selling residential or commercial property in New York state, the real estate attorneys at Tully Rinckey PLLC can help. We represent parties looking to buy or sell residential property – single-family homes, multifamily homes, condominiums, planned-unit developments – and commercial property, including storefront properties and warehouses. We work with all sorts of financing options, including:

• Conventional mortgages
• Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages
• Veterans Affairs (VA) loans
• Jumbo loans
• Rehabilitation loans
• Refinances
• Consolidation loans

We aggressively pursue deadlines and provide you with continual updates on your real estate matter from beginning to end.

Commercial property disputes, such as arguments over boundary lines, encroachment, or overuse of shared resources, should never be ignored or brushed off as an annoyance. Failing to take action could result in a loss of property rights, investigations by city planners and other officials, and possible litigation.

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When a business defaults on its mortgage, the lender may resort to foreclosure as a way of repossessing the property. For obvious reasons, the threat of foreclosure can cause significant stress for a business owner and may threaten the existence of the business itself. If you are a business owner who is having difficulty paying a mortgage, it’s important to get legal advice as soon as possible.

At Tully Rinckey PLLC, our experienced commercial real estate attorneys stand ready to provide you with aggressive representation in all of your business real estate needs. In some cases, our attorneys may be able to assist you in avoiding foreclosure through negotiations, mortgage modifications, and other strategies. The earlier you contact us, the more options you may have.