On December 4, 2024, Elizabeth Whitman will be speaking at a Strafford CLE seminar entitled Incorporating Terms by Reference in Commercial Real Estate Contracts.
WLS recently helped a seller in the Pacific Northwest find a creative solution to their complex legal challenge by structuring seller financing that benefited both the buyer and the seller.
High interest rates have proven challenging for borrowers with floating interest rate loans, but many lenders are willing to negotiate with borrowers to prevent foreclosure. WLS recently assisted one commercial real estate borrower in converting its $11 Million floating rate loan to a fixed rate loan.
Elizabeth Whitman has been selected to serve as Outreach Director and a member of the Board of Governors of the Friday Morning Music Club. Formed in 1886, FMMC brings music to the DC Metro area through a wide variety of programs.
JDSupra has selected Elizabeth Whitman’s work on WLS’ blog for a 2024 Reader’s Choice Award in Real Estate. This award recognizes authors for their thought leadership, ability to tackle defining topics of the day, and visibility in real estate law. This is the sixth consecutive year that Elizabeth has received this award.
On February 26, Elizabeth Whitman spoke at a Strafford CLE seminar, "Alternative Real Estate Financing Structures: Sale-Leasebacks, Seller Financing, Ground Leases, Crowdfunding.” Elizabeth spoke about seller financing and crowdfunding options in real estate finance.
Whitman Legal Solutions recently assisted a client with the acquisition of $50+ Million apartment complex located in the Midwest. The capital stack for the transaction consisted of preferred equity and an agency mortgage loan, as well as the client’s equity.
Whitman Legal Solutions recently assisted a client with structuring and the offering documents for a $40+ Million real estate fund.
In July, Elizabeth Whitman presented at Strafford’s continuing legal education program on tenants-in-common real estate offerings.
WLS’ blog article ESG Strategies for Small Business and Private Companies recently was referenced in an article on Breathe.