Spotlights

Real estate activity still near record levels, but beware of cap rates and the “canary in the coal mine” by John Rynne

John Rynne, Rynne, Murphy & Associates, Inc. Overall capitalization rates (cap rates) are always the topic of discussion in real estate...

Taking time and steps in the planning process makes for a successful architectural project by William Gati

William Gati, Architecture Studio Here are steps for designing and building an architectural project: 1) Create a plan After choosing a de...

Conservation easements: Preserving real property while “cashing in” on its development value by Sarah Lewis Belcher

Sarah Lewis Belcher, Bond Schoeneck & King Real property owners who don’t intend to develop their land or sell it for development h...

What is the proper procedure to resolve issues arising out of a mistakenly issued permit? by Steven Glassberg

Steven Glassberg, Glassberg & Associates The New York City Department of Buildings makes mistakes all the time.  The Court of Appeals ...

The search for what to rent takes a break for now – Have you heard of RTA or KD furniture? by Ron Lanzo

Ron Lanzo, AFR Furniture For those of you that have followed this column you know that I’ve been on an endless journey to find new things...

Protect your profit margins: Controlling and reducing expenses for your properties by Chuck Hurchalla

Chuck Hurchalla, Evolution Energy Partners Property owners already know how costly it is to run a building and how those costs can eat i...

Live, work, and thrive in Broome County: The Southern Tier is bursting with opportunities! by Giovanna Bernardo

Giovanna Bernardo, The Agency, Broome County IDA/LDC When I started my college career at Binghamton University, I dreamed of finishing my d...

Cost segregation delivers big savings for real estate properties of all sizes by Eli Loebenberg

Eli Loebenberg, Madison SPECS, LLC Whether they own a modest multifamily property, mid-sized hotel or nursing home, or mammoth industrial f...

Exceptional real estate marketing creates an illusion that is greater than the sum of its parts by Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens, MSCO Great marketing is really about one thing: making people fall in love. In real estate, that means in your rental buildin...

The U.S. Dept. of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Geographic Targeting Order by Marc Israel

Marc Israel, MiT National Land Title Services It should come as no surprise to anyone that people from around the world like to invest thei...