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Issue of July 30, 2007 |     |
Money MattersBy Thomas Grillo Small-business owners and entrepreneurs have a new alternative to leasing space for their business: owning it. Developers Add Weapon to Arsenal in Form of Required Surety Bonds By Christopher M. Morrison Commercial developers hoping to level the playing field with their opponents may have added a new weapon to their arsenal when a Superior Court judge recently ordered one group of plaintiffs to post a surety bond to secure the developer’s increased construction costs. How Building Owners Can Save With IRS-Approved Cost Study By Ted Lanzaro Massachusetts commercial real estate owners take note: Cost segregation studies are becoming one of the hottest tax-planning strategies in commercial real estate. Nonprofit Construction Projects: Getting Started on Financing By Maria Krokidas & Samuel Nagler For the nonprofit about to embark on a major construction or renovation project, it is not unusual for some lingering doubts to creep in after the initial exhilaration has worn off. Organizing Title Files in Advance Saves Time, Money in the Future By Dione Joseph Generating an estimated $1.5 trillion a year, accounting for almost 10 million jobs and providing 10 percent or more of the economic output of 20 states, the franchising industry is proving to be a lucrative market for a growing number of the nation’s 760,000 franchise owners. Regulators Revise Guidelines in Light of Change to EPA Rule By Derek Ezovski The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., a recognized leader when it comes to addressing environmental issues, has updated its environmental guidance document for the first time in more than a decade. Investing in Tenancy-in-Common Properties Requires Wise Planning By Robert J. Donohue A prime advantage of commercial real estate ownership is the inflation hedge it creates. By periodically raising rents, real estate owners can keep pace with inflation and preserve the purchasing power of their rent dollars. Mortgage Bankers Can Facilitate Financing Options for Borrowers By Todd DavisAppraisers and underwriters are involved in the commercial real estate financing process as objective sources to ensure that buyers and lenders do not let optimism for projects result in unfavorable transactions. Valuing Property Vacancy Issues By Factoring Space Into Prices By Cheri Thomas A local property owner is anxious to sell a building and contacts a broker for assistance. Taking Steps to Plan for Change Makes Technology Manageable By Scott Dare Sooner or later every business needs to update, upgrade or migrate its technology repertoire, but sometimes unexpected or external circumstances foist technology change upon companies almost without warning. Real Estate Investment Trusts: Do They Fit Into Your Portfolio? By Douglas Charney By now, you probably have heard the acronym “REIT” in the investment world, but you may be wondering what one is and how it works. |
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