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2023 Real Property Fundamentals Program


The 2023 Real Property Fundamentals Program manuscript is designed to help attorneys who are new to the practice of real estate law, as well as seasoned attorneys in need of a refresher.

Review the basics of real estate practice and combine them with the tools to practice in a modern and ever-changing environment. Experienced and qualified speakers from across the state provide tips on everything from survey review and legal description drafting, to taking the appropriate precautionary measures to combat the recent emergence of seller impersonation fraud.

Designed to assist all dirt lawyers, this program covers both residential and commercial components of real estate law.

Specific topics include:

  • Entity Transactions and Considerations
  • Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Leases
  • Survey Review and Legal Description Drafting
  • Title Searching: Tips for a Complete Search
  • Planned Development/Condominium Basics
  • Commercial Underwriting and Endorsements
  • The Complexities of Modular vs. Manufactured Homes
  • Construction Liens and Title to Real Property
  • Navigating 1031 Exchanges
  • Guarding Against Seller Impersonation and Wire Fraud
  • Real Property Under the Estate Umbrella
  • Environmental Issue Spotting

ASSOCIATED CLE PROGRAM
Manuscript originated from 2023 Real Property Fundamentals Program, October 5–6, 2023