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November 8, 2023
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SBA's SOP 50 10 7.1: Reinstating Construction Loan Provisions and Key Updates
SBA’s SOP 50 10 7.1: Reinstating Construction Loan Provisions and Key Updates In a welcomed update, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released their new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 10 […]
Construction, SBA
November 1, 2023
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The Five Pillars of Capital Planning
Evolving Markets & Technology Have Changed the Way We Budget for & Manage Investment Real Estate By Bob Geiger | Published in the NARIEIM Dialogues, Fall 2023 edition p. 46-49 […]
Asset Management, Capital Budgeting
October 24, 2023
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The New SBA SOPs 50 10 7 and 7.1: Environmental Policy Updates
The New SBA SOPs 50 10 7 and 7.1: Environmental Policy Updates On May 10, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued the newest Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 […]
Due Diligence, SBA
October 12, 2023
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New Fannie Mae Resilience Data Requirements Coming Soon
Increased Data Collection Will Be Required for PCAs and SRAs By Drew H. McCreery | Published October 12, 2023, on GlobeSt.com The agency lending space is buzzing with questions about […]
Multifamily
September 18, 2023
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Premium Price Tags: Insurability Through Resilience
By gathering key property data and providing proper documentation to insurers, CRE owners may be able to secure reduced premiums and/or coverage for properties in high-risk areas. Published in Summit, […]
Due Diligence, ESG+R, Investment, Market Trends
September 6, 2023
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Navigating SBA's SOP 50 10 7 Construction Loan Changes
Navigating SBA’s SOP 50 10 7 Construction Loan Changes: Funds Control, Bonds, and Best Practices Navigating the complexities of handling construction loans in light of the SBA’s recent SOP changes […]
Construction, SBA
May 5, 2023
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Three Key Checks Before Taking on a Distressed Asset
CRE owners of office, retail, and even multifamily assets may struggle to refinance at current rates or be forced to sell. Some may be unable to sell at a price […]
Due Diligence, Market Trends
April 24, 2023
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Jason Coray discusses ASTM's Upcoming Property Resilience Assessment Guide in NAREIM Dialogues
ASTM’s incorporation of earthquake hazards in their forthcoming Property Resilience Assessment Guide may offer clarity and consistency to CRE investors struggling to understand their exposure to seismic risk and improve […]
ESG+R, Investment
January 26, 2023
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New Radon Sampling Requirements are Here for Agency Lenders
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) multifamily radon standards. The new standards are consistent across both Enterprises. Summary of […]
Affordable Housing, Multifamily, Radon
December 14, 2022
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Selling in a Buyer's Market: Control the Conversation
Investing in Predisposition Due Diligence Allows You to Drive the Narrative Interest rates are up, transaction volume is down, and on the deals that are getting done, buyers and lenders […]
Disposition
November 11, 2022
Articles
CA Balcony Inspections 101
The Deadline for the SB721 Balcony Inspections is January 1st, 2025 What is The CA Balcony Inspection Law? On June 16, 2015, six people died and seven others were […]
Balcony Law (CA SB-721), Multifamily
July 8, 2022
Articles
SEC Rules: Impact on Lenders
NEW SEC RULES WOULD REQUIRE AND STANDARDIZE ESG REPORTING As investors continue to weigh the impact of climate change on their portfolios, the SEC aims to require the disclosure of […]
ESG+R
May 24, 2022
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Retail Leases: What Condition Is Your Condition In?
UNDERSTAND THE CONDITION OF A PROPERTY AND THE COST OF MAINTAINING IT When retail tenants are responsible for maintaining the property they lease, property owners and managers can find themselves […]
Retail
December 1, 2021
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Protect Your New Building from VOCs with a Vapor Barrier
REDUCING YOUR LIABILITY WHEN DEVELOPING ON CONTAMINATED OR POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES Historically, the term “vapor intrusion” was discussed only in association with the most heavily contaminated properties. Now, with the […]
Development, Vapor Intrusion
November 17, 2021
Articles
The New Phase I ESA Standard is Here - ASTM E1527-21
HERE’S WHAT CRE TRANSACTION PARTIES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PHASE I ESA STANDARD CHANGES. If a change affects around 250,000 commercial real estate (CRE) transactions a year, you’d think […]
ASTM Standards, Due Diligence
June 2, 2021
Articles
6 Ways to Be Competitive in a LIHTC Deal
LIHTC deals are hot. Throughout the pandemic, LIHTC has continued to be a strong incentive for investors and developers. The pace has continued through 2021 and with high demand and […]
Affordable Housing
October 26, 2020
Articles
Increase Your Asset’s NOI with Solar Rooftop Tenants
Ten years ago, the idea of a commercial real estate owner using their roof as a solar tenant space seemed complicated and expensive. However, the adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) […]
Asset Management, Roofs, Solar
July 31, 2019
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Navigating Low Income Housing Tax Credits for Successful CRE Investments
REQUIRE COMPLEX CAPITAL STACK AND RISK MANAGEMENT INSIGHT The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is a federal tax credit created through the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and was designed to encourage […]
Affordable Housing
July 17, 2019
Articles
California Multifamily Compliance Digest
Seismic, Structural and Energy Requirements in California If you’ve got multifamily assets in California, your regulatory compliance to-do list is getting longer. Depending on the cities or municipalities where your […]
Balcony Law (CA SB-721)

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November 30, 2023
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Sale-Leaseback Due Diligence: What to Know
Ensuring a Smooth and Advantageous Sale-Leaseback Deal for All Parties Sale-leaseback transactions are on the rise as CRE owners look to free up capital in the current economic climate. With […]
November 30, 2023
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How to Avoid Stranded Assets: A Path to Decarbonization
As concerns over climate change intensify, regulations evolve, and regulatory and investor pressures mount, Tony Liou discusses a method that can help prevent stranded assets.
November 13, 2023
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Project Completion Insurance: Securing Solar Construction Projects
Project Completion Insurance: Securing Solar Construction Projects In this article, Isaac Stern and Gage Kellogg explore the complexities of solar construction projects. The authors discuss the rising interest in renewable […]
Construction, Solar
October 31, 2023
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Shining Light on Environmental Due Diligence: Key Considerations for Solar Development
By Katie L. Morgan, PWS, EP | Published on Oct. 30, 2023 in Utilities Tech Outlook Taking a scientific and engineering approach in your due diligence process will ensure your […]
Solar
October 9, 2023
Articles
From Old to New: Steering Heating Systems Towards Modernisation with the Amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG)
By Dr. Gabriele Lüft and Anni Li; (Die deutsche Übersetzung, finden Sie unten) The Reform of German Energy for Buildings Act (Gebäude-Energie-Gesetzes, GEG) stated that from Jan. 1, 2024, every newly […]
October 6, 2023
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Why the Impact of the New Lead Dust Limits Could Be Substantial
Under the EPA’s proposed regulations, any detectable amount of lead dust found while conducting an assessment will be considered ‘hazardous’ and will require remediation. By Carlton Gordon | October 06, […]

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Featured

SBA's SOP 50 10 7.1: Reinstating Construction Loan Provisions and Key Updates

The Five Pillars of Capital Planning

The New SBA SOPs 50 10 7 and 7.1: Environmental Policy Updates

New Fannie Mae Resilience Data Requirements Coming Soon

Premium Price Tags: Insurability Through Resilience

Navigating SBA's SOP 50 10 7 Construction Loan Changes

Three Key Checks Before Taking on a Distressed Asset

Jason Coray discusses ASTM's Upcoming Property Resilience Assessment Guide in NAREIM Dialogues

New Radon Sampling Requirements are Here for Agency Lenders

Selling in a Buyer's Market: Control the Conversation

CA Balcony Inspections 101

SEC Rules: Impact on Lenders

Retail Leases: What Condition Is Your Condition In?

Protect Your New Building from VOCs with a Vapor Barrier

The New Phase I ESA Standard is Here - ASTM E1527-21

6 Ways to Be Competitive in a LIHTC Deal

Increase Your Asset’s NOI with Solar Rooftop Tenants

Navigating Low Income Housing Tax Credits for Successful CRE Investments

California Multifamily Compliance Digest

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Sale-Leaseback Due Diligence: What to Know

How to Avoid Stranded Assets: A Path to Decarbonization

Project Completion Insurance: Securing Solar Construction Projects

Shining Light on Environmental Due Diligence: Key Considerations for Solar Development

From Old to New: Steering Heating Systems Towards Modernisation with the Amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG)

Why the Impact of the New Lead Dust Limits Could Be Substantial

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