Sick Building Syndrome and the Modern Office Market

April 1996, Vol 21, No 1 Abstract: Following the Arab oil embargo in the mid-1970s, energy cost skyrocketed. In an effort to conserve energy, office buildings were designed with reduced ventilation and improved air tightness. In some instances, these conservation efforts created unhealthy work environments. This article identifies the major causes of building-related health problems and… Read more

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When is a Taxpayer a Real Estate Dealer?

April 1996, Vol 21, No 1 Abstract: For individuals involved in real estate transactions, the distinction between a real estate dealer and a real estate investor has important tax consequences. The pending capital gains legislation in Congress makes this distinction even more significant and relevant. Since an authoritative list of distinction-making criteria does not exist in… Read more

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Institutional Real Estate Analysis

April 1996, Vol 21, No 1   Abstract: This article discusses the size and growth of institutional real estate investment and delineates the institutional framework of analysis. An actual example is presented of capitalization rates analysis for reserve requirements to illustrate the emphasis appropriate for a general institutional issue. Also identified are several secondary data sources… Read more

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Opportunities for U.S. Investors to Acquire U.S. Real Estate Assets from Japanese Owners and Lenders

April 1996, Vol 21, No 1 Abstract: The Japanese have reached a turning point in their lending and investment activities in the United States. With the support of Japanese regulatory authorities, Japanese lenders and owners are moving to dispose of their real estate assets as economic realities outweigh the perceived stigma of selling assets that have… Read more

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Institutional Investment in Washington, D.C.

April 1996, Vol 21, No 1 Abstract: Washington, D.C., is a hot real estate market with great appeal for institutional investors. The author in this article provides those real estate professionals serving foreign and domestic institutional clients with an overview on the capital city’s real estate market, its leasing quirks and zoning complexities.

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Real Estate Recovery: Fact or Fiction?

December 1995, Vol 20, No 3 Abstract: The author addresses whether the optimism returning to the commercial real estate industry is warranted. Have the markets really recovered? The recent and future trends in the office, industrial and retail markets are analyzed and projections provided on where these three property types are headed in the future.   Read More

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