Real Estate Prospects Post – 9/11

Spring 2002, Vol 27, No 1 Abstract: The events of September 11th generated a wide-ranging discussion on the values of urban centers, dispersed communities, and the uses of technology in urban development. Six months later, much of the American real estate community has returned to business as usual, but with an expanded awareness of possibilities and… Read more

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Hidden Treasures and Hidden Traps

A New Meaning to Due Diligence after January 2002 & How to Make the Most of the Bottom-Line Benefits of Brownfield Tax Treatment & Accounting Spring 2002, Vol 27, No 1 Abstract: It is unlikely that very few people will ever find themselves choosing to be involved in a transaction involving a poster property for the… Read more

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Why the Emerging Economy Will Mean More Systemic Risk in Real Estate Lending

Spring 2002, Vol 27, No 1 Abstract: There is now good reason for lenders and borrowers in the real estate finance market to be aware of and consciously concerned with systemic risk. Whatever science we have in the form of models that seem appropriate to the task of evaluating such risk should, of course, be… Read more

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Palazzolo v. Rhode Island: Recent Developments in Eminent Domain

Spring 2002, Vol 27, No 1 Abstract: Palazzolo v. Rhode Island is a case where the landowner alleged that regulations had denied him the use of his property and interfered with his investment-back expectations. Ultimately reaching the U.S. Supreme Court for opinion, the majority’s one clear holding is that pre-acquisition notice of land-use regulations does not… Read more

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The Insurance Industry after 9/11: Planning for the Future

Spring 2002, Vol 27, No 1 Abstract: The attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, sent shock waves through society and the business community that will significantly impact the availability and cost of insurance for years to come – it is no longer business as usual. This author believes that an in-depth… Read more

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An Introduction to Strategic Facilities Planning

Spring 2002, Vol 27, No 1 Abstract: Strategic facilities planning, the process of aligning an organization's real estate assets to its business objectives, is a powerful but often untapped tool. In this article, the author explores how an effective strategy can help an organization avoid costly mistakes, better manage facility needs through periods of contraction as well as expansion, and, ultimately, support the future growth of the company. Read More

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