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2015 Year in Review - Woody Goldstein

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What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or professional achievement in 2015? In the summer of 2015, Howard Schulman, CPA, joined the firm as a senior advisor. As a result the firm increased the number of its CIRA clients from 60 to 80. What real estate project, transaction, market trend or product had a significant impact on your industry in 2015? Throughout the previous year we observed a significant infusion of money into the industry, which resulted in the development of numerous commercial and residential properties.  This led us to expand the services that we provide to the real estate industry. How will you be supercharging your productivity in 2016? We will provide the best quality and most professional services, including: accounting, auditing, tax services, and cost-segregation studies.  The Firm will continue to provide “pro-active” services to enable our clients to maximize their investments, while minimizing their taxes. What emerging trends will drive investment and development in 2016? In 2016 we believe that the marketplace will see a continuation of the development of new commercial and residential developments; including mixed-use buildings, both in NYC and in the surrounding suburbs.
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