What an interesting time to be alive. Yesterday the Michigan Supreme Court issued an Order of emergency measures to deal with the CoronaVirus. The Order is effective through April 3rd. I have already seen the effects. On Friday I was in court for a landlord and the Courts were delaying entering the judgments against aContinue reading “Michigan Real Estate Law Update for Landlords and Property Owners Amidst #CoronaVirusOutbreak”
Category Archives: Real Estate
Real Estate Law Update: Published Court Case: the Scope of a Construction Lien and consequential damages.
I took this photo today – flags at half mast in downtown Grand Rapids. I will #NeverForget where I was – at the cafeteria in McDonel Hall @michiganstateu watching the horror on the T.V. Thank you all who gave their lives and prayers to all who lost loved ones 18 years ago today. Yesterday aContinue reading “Real Estate Law Update: Published Court Case: the Scope of a Construction Lien and consequential damages.”
Michigan Legal Update for Real Estate Investors: What Happens to a Surplus after Foreclosure Sale?
Summer is going fast. I read a Court of Appeals decision that prompted me to write on the topic concerning real estate investors. The market to purchase distressed real estate has become extremely competitive since 2008-09. Having multiple real estate investors bidding on properties can cause some serious problems. Some lenders/investors have tried some creativeContinue reading “Michigan Legal Update for Real Estate Investors: What Happens to a Surplus after Foreclosure Sale?”
Real Estate Law Update: Bill Would Impose Stricter Requirements on Recording a Construction Lien
Good afternoon, all. I hope you all are enjoying the beginning of summer. Residential Builders – check out this House Bill 4695 introduced on June 11, 2019. This Bill would impose stricter requirements on licensed builders prior to recording a Construction Lien. According to the Bill, a Contractor: SHALL DISPLAY THE CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE AND, IFContinue reading “Real Estate Law Update: Bill Would Impose Stricter Requirements on Recording a Construction Lien”
Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Would Allow Single Member LLCs To Evict Tenants without Legal Representation
Happy Wednesday, all. I took this photo back on Mother’s Day. Looking forward to spending more time enjoying Michigan summers. Summer is approaching! Last December it looked like Landlords were going to finally be able to represent their LLCs under limited circumstances when evicting tenants. Check out my prior post here That Bill, after undergoingContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Would Allow Single Member LLCs To Evict Tenants without Legal Representation”
Real Estate Investors Bidding at Foreclosure Sale: What Happens to a “Surplus?”
It is a snowy day today in Grand Rapids. If you are on the roads, drive safe! Last week I read a Court of Appeals decision that prompted me to write on the topic concerning real estate investors. The market to purchase distressed real estate has become extremely competitive since 2008-09. Having multipleContinue reading “Real Estate Investors Bidding at Foreclosure Sale: What Happens to a “Surplus?””
Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Stuck in Committee that would Allowing Single Member LLCs To Evict Tenants without Legal Representation
Once again, we are reaching the end of the year. One of the signs that the year is ending: Rosa Parks Circle becomes an ice rink. See the photo I took from a few days ago. Another sign that the year is ending, interest groups are pushing to get legislation pushed through the legislature beforeContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Stuck in Committee that would Allowing Single Member LLCs To Evict Tenants without Legal Representation”
Grand Rapids Social Enterprise, L3Cs and a Call to Community Partnership.
Yesterday I visited with Dr. Justin Beene – Founder of Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation (GRCCT) – a collective of non-profit/for-profits working to see flourishing in Grand Rapids for all. GCCT is essentially a hub for social enterprise, for the common good of the Greater Grand Rapids Area. GRCCT states on its website thatContinue reading “Grand Rapids Social Enterprise, L3Cs and a Call to Community Partnership.”
Grand Rapids Combats the Affordable Housing Crisis through the Rental Assistance Center
Today was my first day back mentoring my student at a local elementary school in the City of Grand Rapids. I was excited to catch up with my student, what had changed over the summer? One thing that changed, he had moved once again. Having to be concerned about where you will be sleeping at night,Continue reading “Grand Rapids Combats the Affordable Housing Crisis through the Rental Assistance Center”
Business Law Update: A Booming Downtown Real Estate Market Means Businesses Should Pay Careful attention to Contracts.
Happy Tuesday, all. I took this photo yesterday from the skywalk between the Amway Grand Plaza and the DeVos Place Convention Center. I like walking downtown and watching the development unfold. It is an exciting time to be working or living in downtown Grand Rapids. Everywhere you look, real estate development is transforming the town. CheckContinue reading “Business Law Update: A Booming Downtown Real Estate Market Means Businesses Should Pay Careful attention to Contracts.”
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