Ramsden, Marfice, Ealy & De Smet, LLP

Real Estate Development

We offer a range of real estate development services. Our attorneys are knowledgeable in land use and real estate investment issues, including the acquisition, planning, and development of residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial property.

Real Estate DEVELOPMENT & LAND USE

Throughout the Inland Northwest, our growing population has been the catalyst of real estate development activity. The influx of people, businesses, technology and commerce to our area means more homes, stores, lodging, warehouses and offices will surely follow.

At Ramsden, Marfice, Ealy & De Smet, we offer a wide range of real estate development legal services. Our attorneys are conversant in land use and real estate investment issues, including the acquisition, planning, and development of residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial property. Our services include:

  • Property and land use evaluation

  • Negotiation with governmental entities regarding annexation, zoning, subdivision, development and land use issues

  • Representation in and before planning boards and commissions, councils, regulatory agencies, and courts

  • Assistance with interpreting and applying zoning, codes and related land use laws to our clients’ objectives

  • Development and infrastructure contract preparation

  • Negotiation and review

Our attorneys help our clients understand their rights and responsibilities under land use regulations and represent them in real estate projects.

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

It is often said that the acquisition of real estate is likely to be the single biggest purchase in a person’s lifetime.  When the stakes are that high, there is a constant threat of costly litigation in real estate transactions. At RMED, we work hard to minimize that risk, but if real estate related litigation is unavoidable, you can count on our experienced trial attorneys to represent your interests effectively in court.

We represent property owners as well as a wide variety of real estate professionals, including developers, promoters, brokers, agents, appraisers, and title insurers throughout Idaho and Washington in all manner of law suits and arbitrations. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting our clients' financial interests and to help them control the costs when unanticipated litigation occurs. We strive to recognize, evaluate, and prevent disputes that arise from competing interests in the real estate arena and to guide our clients toward the most economical and least contentious outcome whenever possible.

No matter how your real estate related legal issue arose, you can trust that we have the experience and knowledge to offer the guidance you need. We handle cases involving:

  • Purchase and Sale Agreements (Enforcement/Damages for breach/Interpretation)

  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Defense

  • Easement, Access and Boundary Line Disputes

  • Encroachment Cases

  • Quiet Title Actions

  • Foreclosure Litigation

  • Trespass and Property Damage Actions

  • Partition Actions

  • Property Manager/Landlord Representation

TRANSACTIONAL REAL ESTATE

We are experienced, competent, and conversant in all areas of transactional real estate from reviewing or drafting a simple Purchase and Sale agreement all the way to structuring complex joint venture for ownership or management of real property. We can assist with title review and title insurance matters; preparation of leases, options, rights of first refusal, conveyancing and financing instruments and all manner of required escrow and disclosure documents to help you. Understand your real estate transaction and get it to closing efficiently.