Real Estate
For generations, MacElree Harvey has guided clients through every stage of real estate ownership, investment, and development across Pennsylvania and Delaware.
At MacElree Harvey, our real estate attorneys represent builders, developers, investors, and property owners in a full range of real estate transactions and disputes. Whether you are acquiring, financing, developing, leasing, or selling property, our team provides the practical guidance and legal insight needed to protect your investment and achieve your goals efficiently.
Our clients include private landowners, entrepreneurial developers, lenders, and institutional investors. We handle projects of every scale, from single-family properties and residential subdivisions to large commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments.
Comprehensive Real Estate Services
Our real estate practice covers all aspects of property ownership, management, and transfer, including:
- Real estate acquisition and sales — drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, due diligence, and title review
- Leasing — representing landlords and tenants in commercial and residential lease negotiations
- Financing and lending — advising borrowers and lenders in real estate financing and secured transactions
- Development agreements and contracts — negotiation, drafting, and enforcement of complex real estate agreements
- Condominium and homeowners’ association matters — formation, governance, and compliance
- Easements, covenants, and property rights — creation, interpretation, and enforcement
- Real estate litigation — resolving disputes related to ownership, title, contracts, or development
- Tax assessment appeals and exemptions — representing property owners in challenging over-assessed property values
Industry Experience
Our attorneys have successfully guided clients through transactions involving:
- Shopping centers and retail developments
- Office buildings and business parks
- Apartment complexes and condominium conversions
- Industrial warehouses and manufacturing facilities
- Hotels, resorts, and hospitality projects
- Planned residential communities and mixed-use developments
Why Choose MacElree Harvey
- Local knowledge: decades of experience with Pennsylvania and Delaware property laws, title issues, and closing procedures
- Strategic advocacy: from negotiating contracts to litigating disputes, our attorneys protect your interests at every stage
- Multi-disciplinary support: collaboration with our business, tax, and litigation teams ensures comprehensive counsel for every transaction
- Proven results: trusted by clients for efficient closings, complex development deals, and long-term property strategies

