Perspectives

Reforming Homeowner Primacy and Improving Housing Affordability

Abstract Housing is an issue of national and international importance. Its cost, its availability, its quality, and its standing as the bellwether for prosperity and success for individuals and economies. There is a housing crisis in the United States and affordable housing is complex and complicated. A variety of strategies, some simple, some not, are… Read more

The Everyday Leader

Beyond the Job Description: Why Great Leaders Do More Than What’s Expected

Introduction In today’s world, where demands on time and energy seem endless, it’s easy to narrow our focus and stick to what’s outlined in our job descriptions. But some of the most rewarding and impactful moments in leadership happen when we take on tasks that aren’t technically “ours to do.” Stepping outside of your core… Read more

Was the Federal Eviction Moratorium a Taking?

Introduction Major litigation regarding property rights—and involving billions of dollars—which for several years has been in the federal courts may soon be resolved. By suspending through fiat the right of landlords to evict tenants for non-payment of the rents to which they were legally entitled, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deprived them… Read more

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The Office Is Not Dead: Investment Strategies for Today’s Market

In today’s rapidly evolving office market, the landscape bears striking similarities to the mid-1990s, when investors like Steve Witkoff thrived by acquiring undervalued assets in New York City. Similarly, despite fluctuating rents and occupancy levels, today’s investors have unique investment opportunities. According to recent data from Deloitte, office properties have been largely insulated from the… Read more

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Transforming Emptying Houses of Worship

OVERVIEW What declining department stores were to our municipalities in the late 20th and early 21st century, emptying houses of worship are today, only the challenges are more vexing. A tsunami of emptying houses of worship is washing across the U.S., from denomination to denomination, from coast to coast.  The former Vice President of Research… Read more

Perspectives

Zombie Malls – Part 4: Bringing Dead Shopping Venues Back to Life Through Multifamily Development – Case Studies

Abstract: As more retail activity goes online with Ecommerce and given the fact that the U.S. is over retailed, mall owners/developers are looking for ways to revitalize and monetize their real estate by adding multifamily to create a mixed-use environment. One of the main drivers of this effort is parking reduction, as developers and retailers have come to the realization that most shopping centers are over parked. There are many things to... Read More