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Fox, Wackeen, Dungey represents real estate purchasers, sellers, lenders, borrowers, and developers in matters ranging from individual residential transfers to complex commercial transactions. In addition, we frequently serve as co-counsel with other law firms whose clients have real estate interests on the Treasure Coast.
Fox, Wackeen, Dungey provides efficient and economical real estate services, while still providing the knowledge that our clients expect.
Transactional Real Estate
In each transaction handled by the real estate department, we identify and discuss related issues, such as environmental concerns or estate and income tax consequences, by consulting with members of the firm who concentrate in these special areas of practice. In addition, we have the expertise to go beyond the transactional aspects of real estate matters by providing assistance through negotiation or, if necessary, litigation.
Title Insurance
Fox, Wackeen, Dungey is an authorized agency for a number of national title insurance companies, and the firm is qualified to review and insure title in every real estate transaction. We also maintain a computerized title search system that provides the firm with direct access to currently abstracted real estate records for properties located on the Treasure Coast and throughout Florida. Our firm also assists our clients with title insurance and settlement of real estate transactions not requiring professional legal services.
Real Estate Development
We are experienced in all phases of real estate development, including negotiating and drafting contracts and leases, selecting and organizing developmental entities, obtaining permits and approvals from governmental entities, drafting condominium and planned unit development documents, and processing sales and leases. This enables our attorneys to develop unique and pragmatic approaches in the representation of our clients. The firm's public agency representation has also given us valuable insight to the land development process from the point of view of the permitting authority.
Real Estate Finance
Our firm has represented either borrowers or lenders in virtually every form of real estate financing, including commercial property acquisitions, development and loan workouts. The firm also represents numerous condominium and homeowners' associations, consults with both landlords and tenants regarding commercial and residential leases, as well as long-term ground leases, assists with construction contract negotiation and preparation, and with construction lien law compliance.