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Real estate
Purchases, sales, leases and financing, handled carefully from contract to closing.

Overview
Property deals move on tight timetables. We read the contract, coordinate with lenders and title companies, and keep everyone on schedule so that closing day is uneventful.
Typical clients
Homeowners, buyers and sellers, landlords, tenants, investors and small developers.
Services
Residential purchases and sales
Commercial leases and lease reviews
Financing and refinancing
Title and survey issues
Small development and investment projects
How it works
A plain-English process.
Contract review before you sign.
Due diligence on title, survey and conditions.
Coordination with lenders, agents and the other side.
Closing preparation, with a checklist of what to bring.
Post-closing filings and a record of your documents.
Questions
Answers to what clients ask.
Should a lawyer review my contract before I sign?
Often it is wise. Early review costs less than fixing a problem later.
What happens at closing?
Documents are signed, funds are transferred and ownership passes. We prepare you beforehand.
Can you help with a lease?
Yes, for landlords and tenants, including renewals and disputes.
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Real estate
Purchases, sales, leases and financing, handled carefully from contract to closing.

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Mateo Alvarado
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