In my August 2025 article, I discussed what a Zohran Mamdani-led New York City could look like – early on – from a real estate tax perspective. Fast forward just a few months and things are accelerating faster than an out-of-control locomotive. Previously I opined that Mamdani
There has been a lot of talk around the changes brought on by the Big Beautiful Bill Act. I am regularly fielding questions on what they are, especially in relation to real estate, so I decided to outline the changes in one area, the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program, in this article.
Finally, the Federal Reserve is awakening to the calls from the White House to reduce interest rates. The Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, was hesitant to lower rates because of the fear of inflation. During 2022-23 inflation spiked substantially in all sectors after COVID when local,
Across Upstate New York, economic momentum is building. From advanced manufacturing to clean energy innovation, new investments are rewriting the story of our region. But as this renaissance accelerates, the communities that will benefit most are those equipped not only with shovel-ready sites,
Architects, engineers, and design professionals begin each project with optimism, creativity, and good faith. Yet, too often, those ideals collide with clients who turn adversarial — breaching contracts, fabricating claims, or issuing threatening letters as leverage. These encounters
Real estate investors and developers have a new reason to pay attention to Opportunity Zones. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law July 4, 2025, extends and updates the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program beginning in 2027. While the new version of the program
In commercial real estate finance, opportunities are often born of innovation. At Arbor Realty Trust, our capital markets strategy stems from an entrepreneurial spirit. In May 2025, we reached another milestone with the closing of a $802 million collateralized loan
Check out NYREJ's 2025 Fall Industry Insights!
Innovative Outlook: Where do you see the biggest opportunities for innovation in the commercial real estate sector? The biggest opportunities lie in AI and data analytics. Commercial real estate firms can leverage AI for faster
Corporate Culture: How does your organization foster a culture of innovation among employees and leadership? At Meridian Capital, innovation is central to our business across investment sales, debt, and retail leasing.
