Monthly Archives: February 2016

In our last post we wrote about some of the common reasons that a construction lawsuit might be filed in the Philadelphia area. Regardless of the reason behind a lawsuit there are multiple ways in which they may be resolved.

Regardless of the type of property someone purchases or owns, at some point construction is usually part of the plan. Whether regular upkeep or a complete overhaul, these projects commonly require the expertise of professional contractors to get the work done correctly and in a timely manner. Unfortunately, there are many things that can go wrong along the way that might prompt a construction lawsuit. We will discuss a few of those in this post.

As we have written about in earlier posts, in some cases zoning issues play a role in the viability of a development. When matters involving zoning arise, there are different approaches that can be taken to try to resolve them. Sometimes, it involves taking the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment to court. A case of this nature was recently resolved.

The decision to purchase a house is one of the biggest that may individuals who reside in Philadelphia ever make. Recently, information regarding residential sales in the Philadelphia area last year was shared with the public. The report, provided by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, indicates the market is stable.

In an earlier post we wrote about the way in which the Gallery mall’s transformation into an outlet retail center in Philadelphia is going to be funded. Securing the expected $325 million needed for the project is not the only matter that needs to be addressed for a development to be successful. Recently, additional information about the development made the news.

Neil Andrew Stein, Esquire working closely with Upper Moreland Township, Langan Engineering and AIA of Barton & Partners, obtained a change of zoning and land development approval to permit adaptive reuse of a one 100,000 sq. ft. vacant industrial building in Upper Moreland Township. The property will developed by Buccini Pollin Group as a new multi-family project of 246 units, with recreational amenities and public improvements.

Governor Tom Wolf recently confirmed that as of January 1, 2016, Pennsylvania’s Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise tax (the “CST“) has been phased out. There have been several last minute resurrections of the CST, but it looks to have finally met its slow and painful end.

While every real estate development is different, in most cases, to be truly successful, many factors must come together. In some situations this involves bringing together the right group of stakeholders. An example of development in Philadelphia that has done this is the Schuylkill River Trail. Recently voted by readers of USA Today as the best American urban trail, 10.5-miles of it is located within the city limits of Philadelphia. Included in that portion of the trail is a 2,000-foot boardwalk that was completed several years ago.