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Issue of August 27, 2007 |     |
Balancing ActBy Linda Goodspeed Affordable housing on the agenda of the state’s commercial real estate community? Preserving Historic Windows Critical to Obtaining Tax Credit By Robert J. Verrier It seems that the challenge of repairing and refurbishing or replacing existing windows is inevitably among the central issues of every certified historic tax credit project. State Court Invalidates Taking, Returns Private Land to Owner By Philip H. Graeter An ancient legal maxim holds that “the king can do no wrong.” Every developer who has fought with a city or town in court knows that there is some truth to its modern-day equivalent: “You can’t fight city hall.” Murky Future Predicted for 2007 Coastal Property Insurance Rates By David Solomon The year 2007 is shaping up to be a pivotal one for property insurance companies and reinsurance firms on the East Coast. Obtaining Historic Tax Credits Relies on Interpreting Standards By Michael D. Binette With the passing of the Tax Reform Act of 1976, Congress made tax incentives available for the historically responsible renovation and reuse of historic buildings and charged the National Park Service with the authority for administering the program. State Department Offers Rules for Regulation of Soil Asbestos By R. Duff Collins Until this year, real estate developers and property owners could be certain only of uncertainty when they confronted the possible presence of asbestos debris or fibers in their soil. Residential Construction Slump Affecting Commercial Arena By Jim Haughey & Todd Rissel If you are a commercial property owner or about to be one, and wondering how the building slowdown will impact you along with your building or renovating plans, there are many points to consider. Creating Confident Leaseholders Can Benefit Commercial Landlords By Andrew Stern The current market favors tenants and, even in a tight market, smart landlords realize that the old philosophy of the landLORD and the tenANT doesn’t apply. Legislation Mandating Reuse Likely Throughout Next Decade By Fred Perpall The reuse of existing buildings will become an increasingly favorable option in the building industry over the next decade, and there are several reasons why that is the case. |
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