Spotlights

Tips on dealing with your Department of Housing and Community Renewal complaints

Dealing with tenant complaints from the New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) can be very time- consuming and di...

Without traditional restrictions, private lenders can be creative in their financing

With every decision in life there are pros and cons. The decision of what the best avenue to take when financing a commercial real estate tr...

Fully evaluate any deal appearing to be a "bargain" with a project manager or an owners' rep

In the wake of recent events in our economy, such as the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the government takeover of several large financial ...

For non-profits, a thoughtful process works: Taking time to deliberate leads to better decisions

Time is money for real estate brokers, and the quicker a deal gets done the better. Nonprofits, on the other hand, require a more thoughtful...

In today's market, doing business in Binghamton makes more sense than ever

In these challenging times, doing business in Binghamton makes more sense than ever. Our region is an easy three hours northwest of midtown ...

New rules for LEED existing building certification saving money and going green is now easier

There are new "green" guidelines for your existing buildings-and they can help you both save money and help the environment. And what's mo...

How to capture opportunities and make money by managing your perception in today's market

Chances are, your business and services are already positioned in the minds of your audience. But, if you're not actively managing your per...

Long Island economic data you can't afford to miss: New projects and ventures are on the horizon

As speculation continues about the outcome of the upcoming election and the current economic market, Long Island finds itself in a league of...

Low vacancies and increasing rents dominate Long Island's industrial market

Unquestionably, Long Island's industrial real estate market is being challenged by today's economic conditions. The high costs of energy, ba...

A bright spot in today's commercial building sales market in Manhattan

Today's commercial building sales market is a completely different animal than what it was prior to six or seven years ago. We've all been h...