This note is for the personal tax planning of our clients and friends. With the passage of the new tax law, the interest expense you pay on any home equity line of credit (“HELOC”) is no longer deductible on your federal return. However you can carry up to...
In a recent presentation to a group of professional economists, Ken Simonson, Chief Economist of the Associated General Contractors of America, gave some really useful information that could help drive more cost-effective commercial space acquisition over the next...
Ron Burkhardt of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank gave an excellent presentation this morning on all the key negotiating points that a lessee needs to consider when looking to lease space. If you want to get smart before you sign the lease, get Ron’s presentation....
Considering refinancing your home mortgage? we just finished what I expect will be the last one for this home. You might want to consider it one more time to lock in rates you’ll be happy about for years to come. Need a really good mortgage broker? I have an...
We’re led to believe the big banks have their act together and are systematically solving their real estate financing problems. Yet evidence suggests they may be scrambling behind the scenes to avoid being overwhelmed by the challenge. One attempted refinance by a...
