Practice Area | Real Estate Transactions

Commercial and Residential Real Estate

Every real estate transaction carries a risk, and every opportunity demands an advocate who understands the stakes. At The Alvarez Firm, our practice is built on the belief that legal counsel should be as dynamic as the market, so we combine a razor-sharp strategy with unwavering focus on your goals. 

Whether you’re closing a high-value acquisition, financing a new project, negotiating a lease, or navigating the complexities of development and title review, our team or real estate attorneys brings clarity to complexity.  

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Sales and Acquistions

Whether you are purchasing raw land, a commercial property, or a high-value developed asset, The Alvarez Firm delivers solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of every transaction. Our deep expertise in Southern California’s real estate markets, ranging from Orange County to Ventura County as well as the Inland Empire allows us to navigate the complexities of commercial and real estate transactions.   

From due diligence and title review to closing, we are committed to securing favorable outcomes, no matter how intricate the transaction is. We can also advise on covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), ensuring compliance with contractual promises and mitigating risks for buyers, sellers, and developers alike.

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Real Estate Financing

We know that securing financing for commercial property can be the most challenging aspect of a transaction. We have negotiated and advised a wide array of clients including investors, developers, and corporations and partnerships seeking expansion. These include purchase loans, bridge and mezzanine loans, construction loans, hard money loans, and conduit/MBS Loans.

Real Estate Development

The development of real estate demands legal counsel that understands both the big-picture vision and the fine-print details. Our firm has the experience to negotiate, advise, review, and draft contracts and related documents for a range of development deals including single family home developments, as well as the development of shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and mixed-use properties.  

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Property Tax Reassessments

For a business that owns real estate, nothing causes more headaches than unexpected tax increases. Having worked directly with county tax assessors in Ventura, Orange County and all Southern California, we can offer proactive guidance to structure transactions in ways that avoid triggering reassessments and take advantage of lawful exemptions. Contact us as soon as you receive notice or before closing a transaction to better help you minimize tax exposure and protect your interests every step of the way.

FAQs

At the Alvarez Firm, we are ready to discuss any question you might have from our first meeting. Contact us today, and let’s craft an effective strategy from day one.
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Not always. While written contracts strengthen claims, California enforces oral agreements in most cases, except real estate transfers. So, even without documents, there are options we can discuss to decide the best path forward.

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To make the most of your first meeting, bring any relevant documents, such as contracts, notices, correspondence, or court filings. This will help us understand your situation and provide tailored advice.

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Much depends on the unique people and matters involved. While some resolve with a single demand letter, complex trials may take 3, 4, or even 5 years. We’ll provide a timeline after reviewing your circumstances and gauging the other parties.

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We can assess your situation during the initial consultation and provide an honest evaluation of your options, including whether pursuing legal action is in your best interest or not.

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