Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023

Church Real EstateAB 1307, Affordable Housing, California Legislation, Church Land, Land Use

Also known as Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), the Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act was enacted to facilitate the development of affordable housing on properties owned by religious organizations and higher education institutions. The intent is to streamline the approval process for affordable housing projects on such lands by providing “by-right” approval. Intent: Streamlining Approval for Affordable Housing on Faith and Education Lands A streamlined approval process for affordable housing developments on land owned by religious organizations and higher education institutions. This means that eligible projects meeting certain criteria […]

Why Use Bushore Church Real Estate

Church Real EstateCalifornia, Church property, Church Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Services

By way of an introduction, we are a father-and-son California Real Estate team, having offices in both northern and southern California, working nearly exclusively for and with churches as their church real estate broker for over forty (40) years. We focus on nearly all matters concerning Church Real Estate, including religious, nonprofit, and tax-exempt organizations with the highest spiritual and ethical standards. Over decades of carving out a name for ourselves amongst church groups, we found a niche by locating and/or uniting church property buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Along the […]

Letter of Intent: 5 Critical Risks Before You Sign

Church Real EstateDeveloper, first right of refusal, letters of intent, LOI, Negotiation, non-binding

Most Letters of Intent say they aren’t binding — but California courts don’t always agree. Here’s what actually determines whether a Letter of Intent can be enforced against your church, and how to protect yourself before you sign.

How to Sell Church Property

Church Real EstateAttorney General, Church for Sale, Nonprofit, Real Estate Transaction, Selling Church Property

How to sell church property requires careful planning. Assuming your congregation is incorporated and has decided that it’s time to sell your property, several steps need to be taken to make sure that endeavor is handled responsibly. This involved acting in the best interest of the congregation/corporation, the governing documents, and the applicable state laws. Learn more about nonprofit incorporation requirements from the California Secretary of State. Ownership dictates how to sell Church Property:Not all churches own their property, which is an important factor when you sell church property. Your […]

Church Financing: Loan Options When Banks Say No

Church Real EstateChurch Bond, Church Financing, Church Real Estate, Endowment, Seller Financing, Unsecured Loans

Church financing doesn’t work like a typical commercial loan — most banks won’t touch it. Here’s why, which loan types are actually realistic, and what California law requires before a church can put its property up as collateral.

Eminent Domain: 5 Things Churches Must Know

Church Real EstateAdverse Possession, Certified General Appraisal, Condemnation, Eminent Domain, Escrow, Inverse Condemnation, Nonconforming Use, Special Purpose Property, Unlawful Detainer

Eminent domain gives the government the power to take private property for public use — and church property isn’t exempt. Here’s how just compensation is calculated, why churches are especially hard to appraise, and what to do if your church is approached.

Category Archives: Church Real Estate

Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023

Why Use Bushore Church Real Estate

Letter of Intent: 5 Critical Risks Before You Sign

How to Sell Church Property

Church Financing: Loan Options When Banks Say No

Eminent Domain: 5 Things Churches Must Know

Cell Towers at Churches

Special Use Appraisals: Rules for Valuing Church Property

First Right of Refusal: 5 Hidden Risks for Churches

What Is Escrow? 5 The Process Explained