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If you’re a New York City real estate owner, the only thing more annoying than your allergies may be the legally mandatory RPIE (Real Property Income & Expense) filing that is due no later than June 2nd this year. The RPIE is required annually because NYC utilizes an income and expense approach to value when establishing annual assessments for tax class 2 & 4 parcels.

As a real estate investor seeking to optimize your portfolio, the 1031 exchange represents a powerful strategy that may allow you to defer capital gains taxes while transitioning to properties better aligned with your investment goals. Whether you’re aiming to scale your real estate holdings or reduce management responsibilities through ownership structures like Delaware Statutory Trusts

My January article was titled Public Policy Effects On Real Estate. Little did I know, within a few months that the tariff policy controversy would be so significant so quickly. Its effect on the stock market was significant but even more so on the bond market. Since April 1st the 10 year treasury increased by 48 basis points when I was writing this article. Everyone has some

For decades, the Southern Tier has wrestled with economic decline. Since 2000, Binghamton has lost 6,500 manufacturing jobs — a staggering 37% reduction — as losses also piled up down the road in Elmira (19% decrease) and Ithaca (25% loss). What’s more alarming is witnessing local pride fade under the weight of

At Architecture Studio, we are committed to designing structures that meet the evolving needs of our communities. Our work is driven by a progressive design vision that seamlessly integrates form and function while aligning with the latest housing initiatives to provide the most appropriate, efficient, and responsive housing solutions. Our firm is responding to the city’s housing

To be eligible for the unique tax benefits associated with making a QOZ investment, on or before Dec. 31, 2026, a taxpayer must first realize eligible capital gain on a sale to an unrelated party. The taxpayer then has 180 days – potentially from three different starting points, depending on whether the gains were realized directly or indirectly (see below) – to invest cash equity

From the streets to the boardrooms: A journey through grit, deals, and redemption. This year marks my 40th anniversary in commercial real estate. To celebrate this milestone — and to set the record straight on some of the ups and downs

Recent goal and impact:  A recent goal Grassi achieved was implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a strategic move that distinguishes our firm amid growing private equity investments in the accounting industry.

Recent goal and impact:  I led our recent office move and expansion — from sourcing and negotiating the lease, to collaborating with architects and designers on layout, finishes, and furniture. I also coordinated logistics with movers and IT specialists to complete the move in just two days

Recent goal and impact:  When my brother and I took over the firm four years ago, repeat customers and referral based clients only made up 10% of our annual revenue. Under the leadership of the 3rd-generation of Lipsky Construction,

Recent goal and impact: Our firm recently expanded our real estate law services to New Jersey, significantly increasing our transaction volume in areas outside NYC, including Westchester, Long Island, and the Hamptons. This strategic expansion has enabled us