Whether you are purchasing or leasing property for your growing business, or planning to buy or sell a personal residence, a real estate transaction may be one of the largest and most important deals in which you will ever participate. Both first time home buyers and experienced business people benefit from experienced, knowledgeable legal help when making real estate decisions.

Buikema & Keune, LLC has extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate matters, and guiding our clients through real estate transactions is a significant portion of our firm’s work.

Commercial Real Estate

Our firm regularly assists our business clients with the lease, purchase, sale and development of real estate for their commercial operations. Among the commercial real estate matters we handle are:

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Lease agreements
• Construction contracts
• Zoning and land use matters
• Real estate developments
• Use of tax-deferred like-kind and reverse exchanges (1031 exchanges)

Residential Real Estate

The purchase or sale of a home can be an exciting time full of new opportunities. It is often a time of high emotion. New home buyers and experienced homeowners alike benefit from the guidance of a knowledgeable, experienced attorney.

Buikema & Keune, LLC regularly represents sellers, buyers of existing homes, buyers of new construction, and purchasers of land intending to construct their own homes. Additionally, Paul Buikema is a registered title agent for multiple title companies.