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Underwriting Mechanics’ Lien Coverage in the New Economy

By FirstAm Editor on July 10, 2012
In 2008, came the subprime mortgage loan crisis, the Lehman Brothers Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and the financial meltdown. Numerous borrowers defaulted on commercial real estate financings, leaving many failed construction projects in their wake. As a ...
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Topics: Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance

A Guide to Securing Surface Rights For Solar Energy Projects

By FirstAm Editor on July 10, 2012
Any analysis of the feasibility of a large solar energy project requires that consideration be given to subsurface mineral rights as well as related surface entry rights. Land considered for these projects often includes areas in which oil, gas and ...
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Topics: Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance Environment Solar Energy Surface Rights

Five Top Questions About Commercial Real Property Receiverships

By FirstAm Editor on July 10, 2012
Commercial real property receiverships have received tremendous interest, discussion and comment in the current economic cycle. This article is focused on current topics and recurring themes from recent workouts and litigation involving receivership ...
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Topics: Receiverships Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance

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