I’m going to be a bit of a contrarian when it comes to forecasting the outlook of the real estate market especially now that we’re going into our 10th year of this up cycle that we’ve been enjoying. This tendency comes out of my more than three decades in property management, however, contrary to popular belief
I am writing this on the first day of spring and it is a beautiful sunny day, although a bit cool and not quite feeling like spring. I am looking forward to seeing the trees and flowers come to life and the warm days where we can enjoy the outdoors. The real estate industry feels similar with the industry still going along great but with a slight chill at times.
Durkin Law defends licensed real estate appraisers and CPAs who are charged with violation of license board regulations. Durkin Law also represents shareholders, partners, and LLC members in business ownership disputes. Shareholder legal disputes involve freeze-outs and/or a form of fiduciary embezzlement wherein
The final regulations are not out yet, but it’s‚ becoming clear that the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange and the Opportunity Zone Fund (OZFs) are two very different programs that will be used for two different types of investments.
One of the most talked about programs to come out of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Choosing where to live is one of the most important decisions we make on this journey we call life. Do we embrace the familiar comfort of the small town where we grew up, or do we strike off for fame and fortune in the big city? Do we celebrate new advances in home snowblower technology, or do we opt-out of winter entirely
Norwell, MA The New England Real Estate Journal recently honored women specializing in Construction. The March 29th Spotlight edition shares insight into today’s construction industry from a woman’s point of view.
Check of the New England Real Estate Journal's 2019 New England Industrial Development Resource Guide here!
I’m going to be a bit of a contrarian when it comes to forecasting the outlook of the real estate market especially now that we’re going into our 10th year of this up cycle that we’ve been enjoying. This tendency comes out of my more than three decades in property management, however, contrary to popular belief, upturns or down, we property managers can always realize improvement and increase value. So being a contrarian makes no difference and all signs really do indicate a solid 2019 that everyone…. seems to be forecasting.
The Pope is sitting in his office. Knock at the door. Come in. A man walks up to the Pope and introduces himself. “My name is Frank Perdue. I’d like to donate $1 million anonymously.” The Pope thanks him. “However, it’s conditional on changing one word in the Lord’s Prayer. I’d like you to change...Give us this day our daily bread, to give us this day our daily chicken.” The Pope can’t believe what he’s hearing and explains that these are God’s words. They can’t be changed.
As someone who has worked with the golf industry for the past 25 years I have seen my share of appraisal reports prepared by general certified appraisers with limited experience. I have found them to be almost universally subpar, no pun intended. Golf course appraisal is more difficult than most people realize, because it accounts for appraisal theory not found with office, retail, industrial or apartments. This article touches on the nuances we encounter daily when working on this specific property type and the mistakes made by those lacking experience.
