On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Sep 14, 2020 | Firm News
This blog recently discussed what an easement is and why it is an important property right. It is also helpful for property owners to be familiar with how an easement is terminated if the need arises. It is helpful to understand that the property, or estate, burdened...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Jun 22, 2020 | Firm News
As their company grows, business owners in Mississippi might be looking for a new commercial location for their business. The challenge comes in when they have to decide whether to lease or purchase the property. There are several factors that they ought to consider;...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Jun 10, 2020 | Firm News
In Mississippi and around the country, commercial leases work best when they benefit both the landlord and the tenant. The landlord wants to earn an income as well as protect their investment in the rental transaction. The tenant wants a property that complements...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | May 27, 2020 | Firm News
Ideally, a person who is interested in buying a Mississippi home will use objective criteria to evaluate whether following through with the transaction makes sense. For example, a buyer should consider whether the home might need significant repairs or upgrades in the...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | May 12, 2020 | Firm News
There are often steps that must be taken between the time a purchase offer is accepted and a home sale officially closes. This is why buyers may see the words contingent or pending next to available listings. Typically, purchase offers in Mississippi and elsewhere...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Firm News
Mississippi residents planning to buy their first homes probably have many questions regarding real estate law. If more than two people are purchasing property together, they might want to learn about the various options they have as far as taking title concerned. The...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Apr 15, 2020 | Firm News
When a seller has accepted an offer to buy its Mississippi home, the sale is considered to be pending. There are a variety of steps that will likely need to be completed before the sale can officially close such as the buyer obtaining mortgage approval. The buyer may...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Mar 31, 2020 | Firm News
Homes in Mississippi and throughout the country tend to be easier to sell when they look their best both inside and out. Those who are getting ready to sell their properties will want to ensure that it has plenty of curb appeal and that there are no obvious defects...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Mar 5, 2020 | Firm News
In many cases, there is room to negotiate the final terms of a commercial lease. For example, market conditions will likely play a role in the rental rate a landlord charges. If the economy is soft, it may be possible to ask the landlord to reduce the amount of rent...
On behalf of Witherspoon & Compton, LLC | Feb 4, 2020 | Firm News
Commercial property owners may be willing to structure leases in a variety of different ways. Generally speaking, those who are looking to rent commercial space in Mississippi can negotiate a gross lease, a net lease or a percentage lease. In some cases, it may be...
