Investors, tenants, and buyers are increasingly focused on sustainability and efficiency, creating pressure on CRE professionals to improve ESG metrics at their properties. However, many of those tasked with developing or implementing ESG plans have no idea where to begin. While it may seem that efficiency and sustainability efforts are the purview of asset managers, there is significant benefit to beginning much earlier. The best time to implement ESG planning is during pre-acquisition due diligence. In this Globe St. article, I discuss five reasons why you should include ESG in your due diligence program early. Click here to read the article.

May 20, 2026
The opportunity to preserve federal solar tax incentives for commercial real estate projects remains available, but the timeline to act is increasingly defined by near-term financial and construction milestones. For CRE owners evaluating rooftop solar across their portfolios, the 5% Safe Harbor pathway may provide the clearest opportunity to preserve flexibility while securing available tax benefits before current deadlines take effect. At the same time, projects capable of reaching Placed in Service status by the end of 2027 may remain viable in many markets.

January 12, 2026
Across CRE stakeholders, the defining shift in 2026 is a move away from optimism-based planning toward evidence-based execution. Engineering, energy, and construction risk management are proactive tools that enable data-driven investment, lending, and asset management decisions.

December 18, 2025
The national housing shortage continues to challenge municipalities, developers, and community stakeholders. At the same time, many markets are experiencing elevated vacancies in office, retail, and industrial properties. This imbalance has renewed interest in adaptive reuse as a financially driven strategy to increase housing supply, reduce development costs, and unlock value in underperforming assets.




