Category: Spotlight Content

Situated on the shores of Lake Champlain, downtown Burlington is poised for growth - by Jeff and Ryan Nick

Situated on the shores of Lake Champlain, downtown Burlington is poised for growth - by Jeff and Rya...

March 30, 2018
Anchored by the Church St. Marketplace (www.churchstmarketplace.com) downtown Burlington, Vermont, continues to thrive in today’s changing retail environment. Since its conception in 1981, the 252,000 s/f pedestrian mall in the
Minimize taxes when selling appreciated R.E. - by Ron Birnbaum

Minimize taxes when selling appreciated R.E. - by Ron Birnbaum

March 30, 2018
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 from the Affordable
Our current tax code may not be the worst way to raise government revenue - by Paul Dion

Our current tax code may not be the worst way to raise government revenue - by Paul Dion

March 30, 2018
We Americans have fought with our internal revenue code since 1913. But slicing and dicing income, deductions, and a dizzying array of business and personal credits is hardly the only way that Uncle Sam could raise the money he needs to pay for guns and butter.
Who benefits from extending real estate appraisal license requirements under Senate Bill 2246? - by Roger Durkin

Who benefits from extending real estate appraisal license requirements under Senate Bill 2246? - by ...

March 30, 2018
Bud Clarke wrote an opposition to my article, “Appraisers as Intellectual Idiots.” At the very least I captured someone’s attention. Susan Mitchell, president of MBREA, praised mandatory licensing in her recent article.
Real estate continues to benefit from moderate economic fundamentals and well-priced risk - by David Kirk

Real estate continues to benefit from moderate economic fundamentals and well-priced risk - by David...

March 30, 2018
The new Fed chair Jerome Powell announced the first rate hike for 2018 on March 21. Along with continuing members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Powell represents continuity and consistency, accessibility and transparency.
2018 Women in Construction: Stephanie Pitta, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

2018 Women in Construction: Stephanie Pitta, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

March 30, 2018
What was your first position/job in the A/E/C Industry? This is the first position that I have had in the A/E/C industry. Previously, I worked for a CPA firm in auditing and several of my clients were contractors, so I had some familiarity with the industry.
2018 Women in Constrution: Nadine Robinson, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

2018 Women in Constrution: Nadine Robinson, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

March 30, 2018
Why the A/E/C Industry? I was referred by a friend. Once in the job, the industry sparked something in me. It was creative, fast paced and interesting. Every day was a new adventure and I just loved it. Eight years later, I joined Interstate, and twenty years later I still get a thrill with each new project and challenge.