Builder and Developer Services

Builder and Developer Services

Experienced homebuilding attorneys provide practical, strategic counsel to builders and developers across the full real estate development lifecycle.

Homebuilding & Development

At McLain & Merritt, our homebuilding attorneys advise builders and developers on complex real estate matters, delivering practical guidance and strategic solutions throughout every stage of the development process.

We represent a broad range of projects, including phased subdivisions, lot takedowns, structured land acquisitions, and mixed-use community developments, helping clients transform opportunity into lasting value.

Comprehensive Financing Support

Our team assists with every aspect of project financing, including horizontal and vertical acquisition and development loans, construction financing, revolving loan facilities, and land banking transactions.

With a focus on structure, negotiation, and execution, we ensure that each project is efficiently financed, properly documented, and successfully closed.

Our Services Include

Phased subdivision development and lot takedowns, and structured land acquisitions

Development and financing of detached single-family homes, condominiums, and townhome projects

Acquisition and disposition of loan portfolios and REO (real estate owned) assets

Brokerage, Fair Housing, RESPA, and ILSA compliance

Closing services for acquisitions, lot takedowns, and home sales

Contracts and letters of intent for acquisitions, home sales, and subcontractors

Corporate structuring and governance

Developer and declarant rights, including architectural control

Due diligence and title review

Georgia Condominium Act compliance

Homeowner and condominium association matters, including transitions, covenants, bylaws, reciprocal use agreements, and cost-sharing agreements

Leasing, warranty, zoning, permitting, and regulatory compliance

Litigation and Ongoing Support

In addition, our real estate litigation practice provides representation for construction disputes, contract enforcement, and other homebuilder matters, giving our clients full-service legal support from start to finish.

From the initial land acquisition to unit-level closings, McLain & Merritt delivers clear communication, practical advice, and a steadfast commitment to helping builders and developers achieve their goals efficiently and successfully.