Spotlights

Long Island economic data you can't afford to miss: New projects and ventures are on the horizon

As speculation continues about the outcome of the upcoming election and the current economic market, Long Island finds itself in a league of...

Low vacancies and increasing rents dominate Long Island's industrial market

Unquestionably, Long Island's industrial real estate market is being challenged by today's economic conditions. The high costs of energy, ba...

A bright spot in today's commercial building sales market in Manhattan

Today's commercial building sales market is a completely different animal than what it was prior to six or seven years ago. We've all been h...

Why the real estate auction is a more relevant disposition alternative in the current market

The world markets are in a state of turmoil. In September, we witnessed the disappearance of several financial institutions that have long b...

Financial services cuts to push vacancy higher, but long-term Manhattan forecast remains positive

Based on the effects of previous job losses in the financial activities sector on housing demand, the ongoing difficulties with investment b...

Major editing of AIA contracts with architects changes the standard of care

Most people who work in the real estate and construction industries are well aware of the American Institute of Architect contracts, known f...

A five-point approach to ensuring you and your company succeeds throughout the current market

The economy seems to be of primary concern to most people these days and of grave concern to the construction and real estate industry in pa...

Recession or adjustment in upstate real estate values? The "mortgage crisis" is overblown

Real estate values have been negatively affected by the recent "mortgage crisis" in upstate New York. However, much of this has been media ...

Consider an installment sale when selling your investment property in today's market

After a long and successful run the New York real estate market has begun to slow down. This coupled with the slowing overall economy and th...

Addressing taxpayer questions and concerns: A day in the life of a Certified Exchange Specialist

Rather than concentrate on a single topic, I have decided to take you inside a day in the life of a Certified Exchange Specialist (CES) by s...