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Posted: December 26, 2023
2023 Year in Review: Sean Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm
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What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year?
High interest rates, sustained inflation, and increased costs for goods and services have created an environment where owners must reduce their expenses to operate. Property taxes are always one of the biggest hurdles to obtaining positive net income. Assisting owners in navigating their property tax expense has become that much more important in this economic climate.
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