Spotlights

NAIOP 2008-2009 Compensation Report shows positive trends

According to the recently released NAIOP 2008-2009 Compensation Report, compensation is on the rise in the industrial and office property in...

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership completes $4.1m Boerum Place extension project

Downtown Brooklyn's revitalization reached another milestone as the Boerum Place extension project was officially completed. The multifacet...

A message from the White Plains mayor

The agency and city were also able to use agency powers and federal and state tax laws to include parking for the owners of two of the acqui...

NEDA 2008 Annual Conference to be held September 21st - 23rd

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NEDA is publishing a White Paper

The Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA) is publishing a White Paper in conjunction with its 2008 Annual Conference from Sept...

An attorney discusses alteration agreements in co-ops and condominiums

Despite the economy, there is still a great deal of renovation work going on in co-ops and condominium apartments. While condominiums have t...

Examining the correlation between high R.E. taxes and short/long term property value diminishment

Recently, a commission in New York State recommended a cap on real estate taxes. Of course, the majority of taxpayers are in favor of such a...

Selling air: A short primer on the benefits and process of selling and buying development rights

If one came across a deal on eBay that promoted "bundles of air for sale, get them while they last, prime locations still available," one c...

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...