When you enter into a lease agreement for business premises, you need to ensure you can afford it. It will be one of your biggest expenditures, and it may be impossible to make up profit lost due to poor calculations. Commercial properties can end up costing you more...
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Purchase agreements and contingency clauses
Purchasing a home is a major life event for those in Mississippi and elsewhere. Most would not go into this process without thoroughly thinking about it, as one would not want to purchase a home with issues or for a price well above its worth. Therefore, it is...
5-year-old killed in tragic Meridian car crash
No one expects their loved one will be involved in a serious accident. Unfortunately, hundreds of families across Mississippi face this reality every year. A tragic car accident recently occurred in Marion, claiming the life of a 5-year-old and sending two others to...
Six people arrested in Meridian drug bust
Mississippi law enforcement officials take drug crimes seriously. There are always ongoing investigations by several law enforcement agencies into drug distribution, drug manufacturing, etc. Those who are accused of these crimes may feel like they are being singled...
Are there ways to terminate an easement?
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...
Buying or leasing commercial property
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;...
Understanding different commercial real estate types
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...
Issues that may scuttle a home sale
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...
Why listings may be labeled as pending or contingent
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...
What does it mean to take title to a property?
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...