Spotlights

Considering an IRC 1031 tax deferred exchange? Seven great reasons to exchange - by Tina Pashovich

While avoiding those steep capital gains taxes are, for most, the primary consideration for engaging in a 1031 tax deferred exchange, there are many other significant advantages to a tax deferred exchange:

COVID-19’s effect on real property transactions and the title insurance industry - Edward Rosenblatt

Our community of real estate professionals seems to share an understanding that, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of transacting real estate closings has changed dramatically and will probably never be the same. That assertion is no doubt true. 

Cybersecurity threats that we must understand and work to prevent - by Dawn Pereyo

With all the evolving technology that we use while conducting our business day-to-day, there are also inherent risks that we now must face head on. Online scams, phishing emails, and security breaches are just some of the cybersecurity threats that we must understand

Issues regarding leasehold title insurance - by Geoff Norman

Tenants should consider the necessity of leasehold title insurance policies in many different leasehold circumstances, but especially with regard to ground leases. During the lease negotiation between landlord and tenant, the focus tends to be on the lease terms, the financial substance

A technologist’s outlook on title closing software - by Kamran Varahramyan

The real estate settlement process is entering a golden age. Across New England, times are changing, and more counties are offering electronic searches and recordings. Still, my home state of Vermont may be a laggard, but for good reason.

2020 Ones to Watch: Jeff Miller, System Design and Sales Executive at Inspired Technology and Communications, LLC

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? The project that was the game changer for me was working with the United States Coast Guard. It was a project that

2020 Ones to Watch: Nicole Pratt, Esq., Vice President & National Commercial Sales Manager at CATIC

What led you to your current profession? When I got out of law school, I ended up working as a corporate recruiter while I tried to narrow down which area of law I wanted to pursue. A Senior VP and Regional Manager

2020 Ones to Watch: Matt Nadler, Vice President at Horvath & Tremblay

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? I have had a few “game changer” transactions but one of the most recent ones that sticks out to me was the sale of a Starbucks in Westport, CT

2020 Ones to Watch: John Ciluzzi, President at Premier Commercial

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? My first big deal selling The Hyannis Port Brewing Company back in 1996. My client, is still a loyal client,

2020 Ones to Watch: Jessica Wang, Associate at Hinckley Allen

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game-changer” in the advancement of your career? It’s hard to pick just one, since I learn and grow from every transaction. Early in my career, I was part of the team representing the developers of a complex