Long Island

Meet the LICN Member - McIndoo

Todd McIndoo is a Realtor in the Greater Huntington area. He believes that buying, selling or leasing a commercial property is, for some bus...

Success in sales? Know thy brand - Revisiting the basics: Company vision, core values and USP

It still amazes me when I speak to some salespeople—particularly those who represent a huge brand their company has spent tons of mon...

Heat transfer breakthrough! Nano Fluid Technology: A more efficient fluid for heat transfer

For decades, water has been the heat transfer medium of choice in heating, cooling, many hydronic solar systems and virtually everything tha...

An in-depth look at the New York State special additional mortgage recording tax credit

The credit for NYS Special Additional Mortgage Recording Tax is an often overlooked credit, yet it can be a big benefit to many and can lead...

Big banks not the only option for commercial real estate loans - Why credit unions might be the wiser lender

Nearly half of all commercial mortgages are held by banks. Businesses also turn to asset-backed trusts, government sponsored enterprises, Ag...

Workplace violence is on the rise: Educating your tenants and their employees to minimize effects

As a property manager for over twenty-five years, I have witnessed an increase in violence in the workplace. This is not a popular topic, bu...

ASTM releases the 1527-13 Phase One Environmental Standard - Federal EPA to follow soon

On November 6th, the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) released the much anticipated 1527-13 Phase One Environmental Site Assessm...

Last call for Sandy property tax relief: Property owners should take advantage of this opportunity

The Superstorm Sandy Relief Act was signed by governor Cuomo on October 22nd. This bill was enacted in order to provide retroactive relief t...

Hunt awarded contract to renovate façade for Consumers Kitchens and Baths

According to Hunt Construction Services, Inc., the company has been awarded the contract for a façade renovation. The firm was awarded th...

Suffolk County IDA drives in change during 2013

Starting the year off was an immediate focus seeing through the rebuilding efforts resulting from Super Storm Sandy of many south shore smal...