Environmental contamination concerns are often the costliest liability associated with commercial real estate, and can significantly impact transactions. In a recent print article for the Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal, I outlined three of the biggest environmental issues stakeholders should know about: radon gas, vapor intrusion, and the emerging contaminant PFAS. These environmental issues are complex in assessment scope and regulatory requirements for compliance, thereby requiring the engagement of knowledgeable environmental consultants.
June 05, 2023
Getting Familiar With FHFA’s Updated Radon Sampling Requirements Agency lenders are preparing to implement the new radon testing standards for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily loans. The updated policy […]
April 26, 2023
Making Sense of Environmental Due Diligence Environmental contaminants can open both borrowers and lenders to liability while also decreasing property value. Lenders require environmental due diligence to be performed to […]
December 14, 2022
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 […]
