Residential & Commercial Real Estate

Real estate ventures typically involve large amounts of money and high expectations - whether you are looking to purchase undeveloped land for expansion of a manufacturing business or simply to purchase an existing home. At Bochte & Kuzniar, the experience of our real estate lawyers spans a broad spectrum of issues, including:

• IRS Section 1031 tax-free exchanges of property where the purchase of similar property following the sale of property allows a taxpayer to defer capital gains taxes to a later date.
  
  
• Local land development and zoning issues have an impact on nearly every new construction project from a home to development of industrial property. We can ensure your project moves along by addressing these issues early.
  
  
• Formation of statutory entities for property ownership can provide safety and tax benefits for project owners as they move forward with real estate development.
  
  
• Permits for residential teardowns and rebuilding help put property to its highest use and allow for redevelopment of blighted and aging communities.
  
  
• Commercial leases are assets for both the landlords and their tenants. Protecting the investment in commercial property through appropriate lease terms ensures a property owner of a steady income stream and guarantees a tenant who has expended substantial capital a place to continue operations and create revenue.
  
  
• Complex purchases and sales occur every day and are successful when a skilled real estate lawyer ensures that a thorough investigation of ownership is completed in advance and appropriate documents are prepared to protect the investment of his or her client.
  
  
• Property and buildings of historical significance can benefit a community and burden the owners if not handled properly. Our attorneys’ experience can help ensure that both interests are served.
  
  
• Eminent domain and condemnation are tools that, when used judiciously, can help a community progress when it has become stagnant. In the process, we have helped numerous clients ensure they receive full compensation for their property when it is used for the greater good.
  
  
• Commercial and residential development of office buildings, free-standing sites subdivisions and shopping centers
  
• Residential Real Estate Purchase and Sale

If you need help with an issue affecting the purchase, sale, or lease of property, our real estate lawyers' experience in residential and commercial real estate is here to help you. We invite you to contact Bochte & Kuzniar online or call our St. Charles, Illinois office to arrange a time to discuss your real estate issues.