Our real estate department provides a wide range of legal services to owners, purchasers, lenders, municipalities and other entities in both commercial and residential transactions. We possess extensive experience in handling all types of real estate matters for the individual or business client, from the routine to the complex. Whether your needs are simple, such as deed preparation, or complex, such as commercial real estate financing, we will efficiently assist you. First-time homebuyers can have the confidence of having the guidance of an experienced professional throughout the process. Grim, Biehn & Thatcher also provides title insurance and title services through our affiliate title agency, Laurel Abstract Company. We would be happy to assist you in the following areas:
- Conservation Easements
- Deeds and Easements
- Homeowners/Condominium Associations
- Land Use/Zoning
- Leases
- Loan Documentation
- Real Estate Disputes
- Tax Appeals
- Title Work
Conservation Easements
The firm handles negotiation, financing and documentation of open space and agricultural preservation conservation easements.
Deeds and Easements
Grim, Biehn & Thatcher offers comprehensive services including preparation and recording of deeds, easements, maintenance agreements, restrictive covenants, licenses, instruments and other documents in connection with real estate transactions.
Homeowners/Condominium Associations
We routinely represent homeowners, developers and associations in connection with the establishment of condominiums and planned communities. Representation includes the preparation of all documentation required to create a condominium or planned community and continuing representation once established.
Land Use/Zoning
Grim, Biehn & Thatcher offers representation to owners, purchasers and developers in all types of land use and zoning matters, including subdivisions, zoning variances and land development approvals.
Leases
Grim, Biehn & Thatcher assists in all areas involving leases, including negotiation and preparation of residential and commercial leases.
Loan Documentation
Our professionals have vast experience in the negotiation and preparation of all necessary loan documents, including notes, mortgages and guaranty agreements for loans pertaining to residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Real Estate Disputes
We handle negotiation and if necessary, litigation involving all types of real estate disputes, including defaults under Agreements of Sale, boundary disputes, construction problems and title issues.
Tax Appeals
We offer representation to parties in tax assessment and tax exemption appeals with experience appearing before municipalities and authorities on behalf of our clients’ interests.
Title Work
Our services include independent title searches, complete title examinations, preparation of title reports and conducting settlements (closings) through our affiliated title agency, Laurel Abstract Company.