Spotlights

The practical effect of mortgage assignments: The impact of state mortgage tax on buyers and sellers

Commercial transactions, the practice of focusing on the ability to assign an existing mortgage made by the seller of a property, produces e...

Building on the best foundation: Beginning a project on the right foot is crucial

One of the primary rules of construction/development is to build on a good foundation. This statement has many meanings and, in today's envi...

Morphing N.Y.C retail market means foreign influx, creative marketing and value-added service

New York City's retail picture has always had a strong international flair. Manhattan is the meeting place for the finest and most fashionab...

The essentials of building safety: Critical strategies for ensuring the safety of your property's occupants

In my last feature article I suggested that we should all be prepared for the impending hurricane season. The essence of my message was a s...

Three emerging trend drivers energizing the industrial real estate market in southern New Jersey

There are three drivers energizing emerging trends in the industrial real estate arena. The first has to do with supply chain and logistics....

Comparing a tenant-in-common (TIC) to other investment methods

Most people know that in order to ensure financial stability, it is essential to invest your money wisely. However, choosing the best finan...

2008 mid-year report: Major development projects plan to revitalize Long Island

Widespread doubts have been increasing concerning our national economy. Recent unemployment has led to the decrease in office tenants throug...

The new world of today's real estate market: The challenges facing the industry and its investors

Triggered by the sub-prime fallout and residential housing market downturn, the U.S. economy continues to struggle. The economy has lost job...

Binghamton's strategic location and high technology rank make it a strong area to do business

This summer we invite you to explore the benefits of doing business in Binghamton. Our region is an easy three hours northwest of midtown Ma...

Red hot, Red Hook retail: Examining the effects on the borough due to recent development projects

Thanks to the recent arrival of a certain Swedish megastore named IKEA, one of the hottest urban neighborhoods on everyone's mind is trendy ...