Spotlights

The importance of focus in any project relies upon the owners' representative

The secret to any project is to maintain focus on one's target without diversion onto tangents during the critical decision process. Due to ...

As quality of life becomes increasingly important to overall business success, consider Binghamton

Spring is a great time to explore the benefits of doing business in Binghamton. Our region is an easy three hours northwest of midtown Manh...

The balance of the year will be full of opportunity for those who understand the market

The economy remains very sluggish and most economic indicators lead to the conclusion that we are in a recession. Additionally, the financia...

How Long Island is setting the standard for "going green"

If you have been watching the news or reading the paper, you're sure to have noticed that the latest trend is "going green." Various industr...

Turn your building "green" with the latest products and equipment

Managers call us up every day and ask, "How can we turn our buildings 'green'?" With today's newly developing technologies, there are more w...

Real estate auctions: Structured sales for unique situations

The real estate auction is a structured sale by which any type of owner may sell any type of real estate on his or her terms and timeline. ...

A lawyer discusses the ins and outs of mechanic's liens

Mechanic's liens are one of the topics clients come to me most often for legal advice on. With all the construction that is taking place at ...

How real estate taxes affect value: New York state politicians debate price and affordability

Real estate taxes are a dirty word in New York state. Primarily the problem is focused on upstate New York where economic vitality is less t...

How the carried interest controversy can affect investors in real estate

Much has been written in recent months regarding the carried interest controversy as it applies to venture capitalists and hedge fund manage...

Think two steps ahead before exchanging your vacation home

The hot topic in the 1031 world is the new safe harbor issued March 10, 2008 for second homes and vacation homes. Revenue Procedure 2008-16...