Spotlights

2025 mid year forecast - by Michael Packman

As we find ourselves in the third quarter of 2025, there continues to be some uncertainty in parts of the real estate market. However, as we are a little over two quarters into the current presidential term, valuations seem to have stabilized in most asset classes despite higher capital costs

Bracing for impact: NYC property taxes and the uncertain road ahead - by Peter Blond

Each year, starting around Labor Day, we typically receive a slew of requests for budgetary guidance regarding what may happen in January to real estate tax assessments citywide. While there is always a blindfold and a dart nature to the process, imagine predicting the future with a Zohran

Back to school, back to business: Why education is economic infrastructure for the Southern Tier - by Stacey Duncan

As students across the Southern Tier head back to school this fall, it’s not just a moment of fresh starts, new routines, and academic goals — it’s also a reminder of the bigger picture: the future of our region is being shaped right now, inside those classrooms.

Government policy and real estate values - by John Rynne

My April article was titled Public Policy Effects On Real Estate (Part 2). Much of the article was about tariffs, Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), etc. outlining both positive and negative effects of government policies on real estate values. As an

A professor’s perspective: The top five skills architecture graduates need but don’t learn in school - by William Gati

Hiring young architects today is both exciting and challenging. They bring a fresh perspective, tech fluency, and eagerness — but many lack essential real-world skills that architecture school simply doesn’t teach. As both an educator and a practicing architect, I’ve mentored,

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CREG Featured Company: About Schroder & Strom

Founded in 2000, Schroder & Strom has built an unparalleled reputation and a team of 10 attorneys with well over 150 years of combined expertise in the area of real estate tax law.

CREG Featured Company: About Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp.

Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp. (MECC) was established in June of 2009 after being part of a larger engineering firm for almost 20 years. The focus of the company is to assist lending institutions, attorneys, real estate investors, and property owners with environmental concerns. Today, MECC has offices

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Raise the Roof Logistics is a project management company specializing in roof lifting projects through an affiliation with LIFTEX Roof Lifting. LIFTEX raises an existing roof in any commercial building to create taller clear heights that meet modern building requirements. This patented expansion process has revolutionized

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For brands and businesses that want to grow and maintain a positive reputation, public relations (PR) is an essential tool. Combining positive news coverage with social media, direct outreach and thought leadership, PR writes the history of your organization that