Spotlights

How real estate taxes affect value: New York state politicians debate price and affordability

Real estate taxes are a dirty word in New York state. Primarily the problem is focused on upstate New York where economic vitality is less t...

How the carried interest controversy can affect investors in real estate

Much has been written in recent months regarding the carried interest controversy as it applies to venture capitalists and hedge fund manage...

Think two steps ahead before exchanging your vacation home

The hot topic in the 1031 world is the new safe harbor issued March 10, 2008 for second homes and vacation homes. Revenue Procedure 2008-16...

Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors' 84th Annual Realtor Banquet

"Over 500 members and professionals from throughout the Greater New York area attended the 84th Annual Realtor Baquet Celebration and networ...

Anne Locke of AKRF works hand-in-hand with developers to preserve the historical integrity of NYC

Anne Locke of AKRF works hand-in-hand with developers to preserve the historical integrity of NYC...

People who live in glass houses: Creating workable guidelines to ensure energy responsibility

What ever happened to good old fashioned brick-and-block walls? We as mechanical engineers love them. Why do we love them? Well, for one,...

Hank Freid President/CEO The Impulsive Group

Name: Hank Freid Title: President/CEO Company: The Impulsive Group Location: New York First job outside of real estate: Waiter First job in ...

Aaron Pine President Construction Specifications, Inc.

Name: Aaron Pine Title: President Company: Construction Specifications, Inc. Location: Morganville, N.J. Birthplace and year: New York, N.Y....

Alfreda Radzicki Director of Pre-Design Services FXFOWLE Architects, LLP

Name: Alfreda Radzicki, AIA, LEED Title: Director of Pre-Design Services Company: FXFOWLE ARCHITECTS, LLP Location: New York, N.Y. Birthplac...

U.S. Energy Group introduces USE Manager 5.1 building portfolio monitoring system

U.S. Energy Group announced a new version of the USE Manager online monitoring system. The new USE Manager 5.1 brings increased alerting cap...