Now that the economy is improving, owners of apartment properties are beginning to invest more in construction and renovation projects.

While a receiver over commercial real estate is not a new concept in Michigan, historically, the process for appointing a receiver and the authority given to such a receiver lacked clarity ...

In California, commercial lease tenants typically pay a portion of the common area maintenance expenses or "CAM."

The court's ruling provoked the usual responses. Many towns complained that it would cost them money; others decried it as a usurpation of local authority

Effective July 14, 2014, New Jersey municipalities will penalize creditors who do not address code violations or abate nuisances on property subject to a pending foreclosure action.

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Constructing a sturdy and welcoming home worthy of the ages requires meticulous planning, thoughtful design, and great attention to detail.

The recent failure of IndyMac Bank and the turmoil in the financial markets have made investors focus on the safety and security of their moneys on deposit in banking institutions.

Owners need to know the condition of all residential and commercial properties. When was the last time you performed regular maintenance?

Over the next decade, increasingly large amounts of wealth will pass by gift and inheritance from parents to children.

There is fairly broad consensus that adding a restaurant to a center or an office building has the potential to reap considerable profits for the landlord. The economic benefits would go along with enhancing the "panache value" of the project, increasing consumer traffic due to its destination quality, and thereby increasing the profitability of the project.

In the 1970s and 80s, conversions from residential rentals to cooperative ownership were common and sponsors normally did not make substantial upgrades.

Estate planning is a complex process that requires careful planning and consideration of various economic factors, including interest rates.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Whether this is your first home or you are upgrading or downsizing from your current home, the purchase of a home is a big event in your life.

Conservation easements may be a great example of "doing well by doing good." They help conserve fish and wildlife, clean water, natural habitats, historic properties, farmland, and timberland.

On November 30, the New Jersey Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the affordable housing need that arose between 1999 and 2015 (the so-called "Gap Period") in reviewing the Appellate Division's opinion...

Grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) are estate planning tools that allow a grantor to transfer appreciating assets to the next generation with little to no gift or estate tax consequences.

In our previous article, we discussed the general provisions, applicability and implications of failing to comply with the Interstate Land Sale Full Disclosure Act (ILSFDA or the Act).

The Repair Regulations generally require taxpayers to capitalize all costs that "improve" their property and equipment.

Shopping centers in Florida—and across the country—are increasingly facing financial stress due to factors such as Internet commerce and rent pressures.