2021 was a year filled with record-breaking transaction volume in many different sectors of real estate as our economy clawed its way out from the pandemic lows of 2020. One […]
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Prevailing Wage Law
Beginning July 1st, 2022, a new Prevailing Wage Law was announced that will significantly affect many multifamily condominiums and cooperative properties throughout New York City. It is formally known as […]
The Rapid Growth of Debt Funds
Commercial real estate debt is generally considered as an attractive investment as it is able to combine stable income returns with a relative level of downside protection because of foreclosure […]
While Some Have Figured It Out, Others May Be Lagging Behind
While some residents have moved back to New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many have yet to return, and others are considering their options. States like Florida, Texas, […]
Opinion: LEED Buildings, Why Would You Not?
There are efficient buildings and non-efficient buildings. Living in a non-efficient building is like driving an old Hummer. Yes, it “works”, but 3 miles a gallon, and having tech from […]
Metaverse Real Estate
Metaverse real estate is not too different from real estate in the physical world. Part of your life is already digitized. You have the option to shop in a mall, […]
The Impact of Inflation on Real Estate
Commercial real estate is commonly thought of as an asset class that is a good hedge against inflation. Some characteristics that make commercial real estate an attractive investment to protect […]
Biden’s Infrastructure Impact on Real Estate
Real estate investors, whether active or passive, should take note of Biden’s infrastructure plan and what areas will be impacted most. One of the key defining evaluation points when looking […]
Debt Crisis Amongst Chinese Real Estate Companies
Back in September, China’s second largest real estate developer Evergrande gave the world flashbacks to the Lehman Brothers collapse and the onset of the 2008 housing crisis when they announced […]
Limits of Affordable Housing
The 80-story, 1,200-unit project at 130 Liberty Street is the only residential project at the World Trade Center site. This project, also known as 5WTC, is expected to have 25% […]