Spotlights

A look at New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection's Back-flow Device Program

A back-flow device is a plumbing valve that prevents contaminated water from flowing back into the water supply by directing it into a sanit...

Leases in todays' economy: Our current market presents challenges for both tenants and landlords

The recent rough economic times have presented a challenge, to say the least, for both tenants and their landlords. It has also created a lo...

Examining the tax consequences of debt modifications with regards to IRS regulations

There have been countless stories in the news over the last year about the deteriorating condition of the U.S. real estate market. Residenti...

Outlook for the year ahead: The good, the bad and the ugly?

I've got good, bad and not too much ugly news for 2009. The international financial crisis has permeated the entire U.S. real estate market....

Kismet Construction named 2008 Industry Partner of the Year

The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management presented Karen Shunick, president of Kismet Construction, with the ...

PWC to host January 29 forum

"These times are not for the faint of heart, but the real estate market has never been a place for those afraid to take risks," said Lois We...

Video Doorman grows in the residential condo. market

The Wall Street meltdown and the restricted credit and liquidity have negatively impacted the ability of developers to secure funds for new ...

The laundry room revolution: Environmentally friendly and tech savvy comm'l. laundry solutions

Energy Star Partner, brings you the latest in energy efficiency with front load washers from LG and Speed Queen. These products use much les...

Maximizing revenues and minimizing risks when buying and managing real estate in 2009

Risk is an unavoidable element in all commercial real estate investments, but in today's challenging economy, property owners and managers a...

The state of wrap-ups 2009: It will be a very challenging year, but opportunities still exist

A little less then one year ago I presented my wrap-up "state of the union" article. In the spirit of our recent Presidential Inauguration I...