Real Estate
Transactions & Law
Whether you are buying your first home, closing a commercial deal, or navigating a dispute, McFall Law provides the experienced, attentive representation your transaction deserves.
Contact Our Real Estate TeamExperienced Representation for Every Transaction
Real estate transactions involve significant sums of money, complex documents, and legal obligations that extend well beyond the closing table. McFall Law has handled a wide variety of residential and commercial real estate matters throughout Eastern Pennsylvania — from routine single-family home purchases to multi-party commercial transactions involving office buildings, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses.
Our role is to protect your interests at every stage: reviewing and negotiating contracts, conducting thorough title examination, coordinating with lenders and title companies, and ensuring the closing proceeds accurately and on time. When disputes arise, we are equally prepared to litigate.
Residential & Commercial Services
Residential Transactions
- Single-family and multi-family home purchases
- Seller representation and closing
- Contract drafting and review
- Title examination and title insurance
- Mortgage and financing review
- Deed preparation and recording
Commercial Transactions
- Office buildings and professional facilities
- Manufacturing and warehouse properties
- Investment property acquisitions
- Commercial lease review and negotiation
- Asset vs. entity purchase structuring
- Due diligence and environmental review coordination
Land & Development
- Vacant land purchases and sales
- Subdivision and land use matters
- Zoning applications and appeals
- Easements and boundary law
- Agricultural and rural land transactions
Financing & Title
- Mortgage document review
- Refinancing closings
- Title insurance coordination
- Lien resolution and title curative work
- Construction loan closings
Real Estate Litigation
- Boundary and encroachment disputes
- Breach of real estate contract
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Eminent domain proceedings
- Partition actions
- Quiet title actions
Municipal & Zoning
- Zoning variance and special exception applications
- Land development plan review
- Municipal law counsel
- School district solicitor experience
- Eminent domain defense
What to Expect: The Closing Process
For many clients, buying or selling property is the largest financial transaction of their lives. Here is how McFall Law guides you through the process.
Contract Review & Negotiation
We review the Agreement of Sale before you sign — identifying unfavorable terms, contingency issues, and any matters requiring negotiation with the opposing party or their agent.
Title Search & Examination
A thorough search of the public records identifies any liens, encumbrances, easements, or defects affecting the property’s title. We address any issues discovered before they become your problem.
Lender Coordination & Document Preparation
We coordinate with your lender, title company, and the opposing attorney to prepare closing documents — deeds, transfer tax forms, settlement statements, and more.
Closing Day
We attend or coordinate the closing, walk you through each document you are signing, ensure all funds are properly applied, and confirm the deed is recorded with the county.
Post-Closing & Recording
After closing, we confirm that your deed and mortgage (if applicable) are properly recorded in the Northampton County or applicable county land records, and that title insurance is in place.
Why Legal Counsel Matters in Real Estate
Contracts Are Binding
A signed Agreement of Sale is an enforceable legal contract. Having an attorney review it before you sign can save you from contingencies, penalties, and provisions you never intended to agree to.
Title Problems Are Hidden
Liens, undisclosed easements, boundary encroachments, and prior ownership claims don’t announce themselves. A proper title search — and title insurance — protects against discovering these problems after closing.
Transfer Taxes & Fees
Pennsylvania imposes both state and local realty transfer taxes. Understanding who pays what — and how the contract allocates these costs — is something an experienced attorney ensures is accurate before closing day.
Eminent Domain Experience
Alan McFall has specific experience with eminent domain matters — representing property owners when government agencies seek to acquire or condemn private land. This is not a common area of expertise, and it is invaluable if you face it.
“Whether you need assistance buying or selling a property, Alan provides expert guidance with professionalism and integrity. His attention to detail makes the legal process smooth and stress-free.”— Dominic Baio, McFall Law Client
Ready to Protect Your Property Transaction?
Contact McFall Law before you sign. A brief consultation at the outset can prevent significant problems at closing.
Real estate matters are handled by our attorneys, who have closed transactions across Northampton County for over fifty years. Learn more about the firm.
Schedule a Consultation (610) 588-0484