Spotlights

A recent trend in the attempted use of limitation of liability clauses in contracts: Don't get caught

Everyone knows that building construction and renovation work can be difficult and dangerous and that lawsuits are not unusual. While most l...

Estate planning with real estate: Planning opportunities existing under current federal laws

The current federal transfer tax system is designed to impose a transfer tax on wealth transfers both during life and on death. In addition,...

Going global: Transparency matters for every investor regardless of acquisition location

Going global is becoming the mainstream concept in the real estate investment market. The world economy is in its sixth year of expansion an...

Savvy consumer: Are you choosing a 1031 accommodator best suited for you?

In today's market customers are becoming savvier with IRC 1031 rules and regulations. Accessibility to 1031 exchange information is abundant...

Southern New Jersey retail leasing continues strong into the third quarter of 2007

The Philadelphia area's Consumer Price Index for July and August spiked .7%, boosted by an increase for women's shoes, dresses and boys clot...

Manhattan's luxury properties remain the healthiest sector of the borough's residential market

As we enter the fall season, Manhattan real estate professionals are gearing up for their busy season. Brokers, buyers, and investors all r...

We're still vulnerable: It's October of 2007 - Have you satisfactorily complied with the law?

We just observed the 6th anniversary of the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001. Most of us remembered where we were in New York on that fateful day....

Environmental remediation is often one of the first steps in new construction or building renovations

It is not the most glamorous of the construction trades, but environmental remediation work (asbestos removal, lead abatement or mold remedi...

Let the seller beware: Structures on large lots with favorable zoning are appealing to Astoria developers

It's interesting to note that developers are buying properties in Astoria to take advantage of its zoning, which allows for additional build...

Who's protecting the owner? Owner reps. make the process from concept to completion smoother

The "owner" of a project can be an institution, a tenant, a developer, or any end user of a construction project. The project is usually ma...