It’s not too early to prepare for your real estate tax protest: Here are some considerations - by Robert Wakeman and Michael Hrankiwskyj

As seen in the 12/04/2018 Upstate Spotlight, Ask the Experts: In most, but not all, upstate New York municipalities, the date to file a real estate protest is the fourth Tuesday in May. Nevertheless, it is never too early to review and determine whether a tax protest is sensible…

A 1031 trade-in program for the 21st Century investor: R. J. Gullo’s 1031 Trade-In Program - by Russell Gullo

As seen in the 12/04/2018 Upstate Spotlight, Ask the Experts: This program is structured using both Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, which allows owners of income-producing or investment-held property the opportunity to pay no tax when disposing of property…

Advice for landlords and owners to consider when leasing to tenants in the cannabis industry - by Randall Beach

As seen in the 12/04/2018 Upstate Spotlight, Ask the Experts: Recreational cannabis use is now legal in nine states, as well as the District of Columbia. Thirty-one states have legalized cannabis use for medical purposes. What does the state of cannabis regulation have to do with real estate? Quite a bit actually…

Brown and Funiciello of JF Real Estate collaborates with Sutton Real Estate for 1,761 s/f lease in Syracuse

Syracuse, NY According to JF Real Estate, Drive Research, a market research company with clients across upstate New York and the country, ha...

Ticco and Demyan of Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage handle sale of 46,193 s/f - $800,000

Buffalo, NY According to Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Co., 459 Broadway LLC has purchased the former Drescher Paper Box buildin...

Code watch: How zoning codes impact development - by Wendy Marsh

Reviewing the local zoning code of the municipality where a development is to be located should be one of the first steps in a successful project. Failing to understand the zoning code and its participants, including the code enforcement officer and the decision-making boards, can cause…

SVN | Realty Performance Advisors brokers sale of former Hawkeye Plant: Eastman Kodak Co. sells to WBS Capital Inc.

Rochester, NY SVN | Realty Performance Advisors has brokered the sale of the former Hawkeye Plant owned by Eastman Kodak Co. to WBS Capital ...

SWBR wins Buffalo/WNY American Institute of Architects 2018 Community Award for Evergreen Center project

Buffalo, NY SWBR won the Buffalo/Western NY American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2018 Community Award for its work on the Evergreen Center...

Swon of Marcus & Millichap leads team exclusively selling 166-key hotel

Syracuse, NY Marcus & Millichap has completed the sale of the Comfort Inn & Suites-Syracuse Airport, a full-service two-story, 166-r...

NAIOP Upstate is seeking a better future for Buffalo - by Bob Richardson

The most dangerous point in a recovery can be shortly after economic activity starts looking better. It can be tempting to think the hard work is done and that maybe the outlook will just keep improving, even without a continued focus on revitalization…