Category: Spotlight Content

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Michael Soleimani, SAB Capital

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Michael Soleimani, SAB Capital

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? CRE as a whole has experienced market-level turbulence. This is an opportunity to take a deep look at your commitments and set forth a path in which you will blaze a confident and fearless trail.
2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Gary Pezza, DGNY Commercial

2024 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Gary Pezza, DGNY Commercial

May 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? I am immensely proud to say that DGNY Commercial is the fastest growing commercial real estate brokerage on Long Island. We’ve increased our business by 200%, recruited experienced new brokers to our team
Check out NYREJ's <br>Industry Insights Spotlight!

Check out NYREJ's
Industry Insights Spotlight!

May 14, 2024
Check out NYREJ's Industry Insights Spotlight!
Debt cancellations and modifications - by Sandy Klein

Debt cancellations and modifications - by Sandy Klein

May 14, 2024
The current economic climate marked by rising interest rates, bank failures and consequential stricter lending standards, is putting a damper on economic activity. Economic downturns have a direct correlation with debt servicing. This article takes a bird’s-eye view
Meridian Retail Leasing closes first quarter with a bang - by James Famularo

Meridian Retail Leasing closes first quarter with a bang - by James Famularo

May 14, 2024
It’s no secret that the commercial real estate industry has faced hurdles over the past 24 months, and I’m frequently asked how I’ve been able to work through current hardships given the uncertainty surrounding future demand and occupancy rates. I feel
The waiting game - by Michael Packman

The waiting game - by Michael Packman

May 14, 2024
Real estate investors have been waiting for the Fed to start easing rates. Data shows that most commercial real estate transactions closing right now are mostly comprised of distressed sales.   Reasons for this include loan maturities, tenants not renewing their
Surprise? Rates are up again! - by John Rynne

Surprise? Rates are up again! - by John Rynne

May 14, 2024
At the beginning of the year, I forecasted the trend of the 10 year treasuries and cap rates will continue to slowly move downward throughout the first three quarters of 2024. As you know, 10 year treasuries are one of the primary baselines for mortgage rates. Mortgage
TWA Flight Center’s design, history and significance - by William Gati

TWA Flight Center’s design, history and significance - by William Gati

May 14, 2024
I lead a wonderful walking tour of this crown jewel of modern architecture. The TWA Flight Center, designed by Eero Saarinen, is an exemplary piece of modernist architecture, reflecting the optimism and
An Upstate economic renaissance is underway;  Broome County must be ready to benefit - by Stacey Duncan

An Upstate economic renaissance is underway; Broome County must be ready to benefit - by Stacey Dun...

May 14, 2024
Upstate communities have long fought against an unfair and outdated narrative that our regions aren’t business friendly. The economic development community is working hard to change this narrative. We’re highlighting our unsurpassed quality of life,
What will my real estate taxes be after the Tax Equity Now NY lawsuit is concluded? - by Peter Blond

What will my real estate taxes be after the Tax Equity Now NY lawsuit is concluded? - by Peter Blond...

May 14, 2024
The most popular question this spring from every type of property owner is “what will my real estate taxes be after this big lawsuit?!” While suddenly in the news again the TENNY (Tax Equity Now NY) lawsuit commenced so very long ago, a possible conclusion
Developing Long Island: Forte Construction <br>corporate headquarters

Developing Long Island: Forte Construction
corporate headquarters

April 30, 2024
Islandia, NY Forte Construction Corp., a leading general contracting firm involved in significant transit and public works projects throughout downstate N.Y., has completed its new headquarters. After 45 years operating out of an 8,000 s/f facility in Holbrook, Forte,
Developing Long Island: Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency

Developing Long Island: Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency

April 30, 2024
Hauppauge, NY The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency (SCIDA) is the lead agency attracting new investment in Suffolk County and driving the region’s innovation, economy, and job expansion. The mission of the Suffolk