Category: Spotlight Content
Activity in housing production is slowly spreading beyond the city of Boston - by David O'Sullivan
October 25, 2019
We are well into the time of short daylight and everyone is back at school and vacation season is over. Somehow this summer flew by, but I think we feel that way most years. It has been a tumultuous summer with talk of recession,
What is “constructive receipt of money or property” in a 1031 exchange? - by Kassie Pantelakis
October 25, 2019
In order to qualify for tax deferral under IRC § 1031, the taxpayer must meet certain requirements. One of these requirements is that the taxpayer cannot have actual or constructive receipt of the proceeds from the relinquished
Appraisers in a box – again: Current trends appear to be constricting ability to provide services...
October 25, 2019
I reread an article I wrote three years ago entitled “Appraisers in a Box.” The article discussed that “[r]eal estate professionals are finding it increasingly difficult to carry out professional
Considerations of construction in existing healthcare facilities - by Woody Kemp
October 25, 2019
Working in existing occupied spaces presents additional challenges to construction. Constantly changing regulations mixed with upgrades to existing spaces also adds challenges on top of the specialized constraints of healthcare
2019 fall outlook: Finding a chair before the music stops - by Michael Chase
October 25, 2019
2019 has been an active year so far for U.S. commercial and multifamily real estate. There appears to be a consensus among fellow practitioners that this summer lacked the typical seasonal slowdown, particularly here in Boston
Minimize taxes when selling appreciated real estate - by Ronald Birnbaum
October 25, 2019
In my 25 years as a financial advisor I have been asked by many clients how to sell investment real estate without paying a high tax bill. Today’s top tax capital gains bracket is 23.8%, including the 3.8% tax
Property valuation modeling for real estate portfolios - Spencer Macalaster
October 25, 2019
Many real estate property owners often think they should insure the building for what they paid for it. This however, does not take into consideration what would happen in the event of an insured property loss
It is the “Mom & Pop” and independent operators who are keeping the economy moving forward - by ...
October 25, 2019
Well, doesn’t it feel good? It feels like that the good old days are back. The stock market keeps breaking to new highs, ignoring the international turmoil. Oil prices are at reasonable levels, fracking has made the U.S. energy
End of year outlook - Boston industrial real estate market report - by David Skinner
October 25, 2019
Boston industrial real estate is as hot as it has ever been and there are few signs of slowing down. While we may hear conflicting reports about the health of the U.S. economy as a whole, the specific factors
Looking ahead this fall, the industrial market will continue to be challenged by low inventory - by...
October 25, 2019
During 2019, the Rhode Island industrial market has remained consistent with the last couple of years – high demand, low supply, little to no new construction, and heavily influenced by the growth of the Boston economy.
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