Success Story - $3.5 Million Purchase of Shopping Center Outlot Property

Commercial Real Estate • August 8, 2023
A wooden block with the word win written on it next to a judge 's gavel.


Background: 

Lavelle Law represented a company in its $3.5 Million acquisition of the outlot building it was leasing for its expanding business.


Challenges:

The purchase was complicated by buyer requiring two loans to fund the purchase, the numerous covenants, conditions and restrictions and redevelopment agreements affecting the parcel, and the handling of property taxes at closing on the newly subdivided land.


Result:

The purchase was successfully completed despite the hurdles. It required extensive negotiations with a large national seller, detailed review of numerous title exception documents, and the coordination of closing two loans for funding the purchase.


Kelly Anderson

Kelly A. Anderson

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“It was definitely a team effort, working in concert with our client, their lender, and the seller’s team.  But we closed it and did so efficiently, helping our client achieve their goal and feel confident in the outcome.”



Contact Kelly Anderson to discuss your real estate legal needs.

847-705-7555 or kanderson@lavellelaw.com.


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