Given the litany of headline-grabbing events that have taken place in 2020 – from the spread of a global pandemic and civil unrest, to the impeachment of President Donald Trump and a contentious election cycle – it’s no surprise that tax policy has taken somewhat of […]
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NAIOP members and their firms may have a brief opportunity to secure exemptions from federal water regulations, following the recent overhaul of a landmark environmental statute. The new regulatory regime, which went into effect on June 22, narrows the scope of federal jurisdiction over the nation’s […]
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Last month, Democratic members of a House climate change committee unveiled their blueprint for achieving a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. Nearly two years in the making, the report outlines dozens of recommendations – from emissions reduction targets for buildings, to mandated reductions in food waste – […]
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As states begin to slowly reopen their economies, governments, businesses and the public as a whole are contemplating what a post-coronavirus America will look like. Some aspects of this “new normal” – such as limited capacity requirements in public spaces and stricter sanitation mandates, to name […]
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The Opportunity Zone program was signed into law as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act with the goal of spurring investment in underserved communities – and it has certainly attracted investors’ interest. When reinvested in an OZ, capital gains may be eligible for […]
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Even as an impeachment trial moves forward in the U.S. Senate, official Washington remains at work. Policymakers are issuing decisions and lawmakers are taking actions that will have ramifications for commercial real estate. Already in 2020, for example, the Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve the […]
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After a more than 10-month review period, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is resuming Energy Star building certifications. The announcement should come as welcome news to property owners who rely on the program, whether using it to ensure compliance with state and local disclosure mandates, with […]
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Commercial real estate developers want to build projects that enhance lives while also protecting the environment. But in doing so, developers must comply with a litany of regulations at the federal, state and local level. Ensuring these rules are fair and predictable, and strike a balance […]
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The White House is moving forward with a new set of guidelines aimed at streamlining the permitting process for large infrastructure projects. Released last week, an administration memo provides recommendations for state agencies that are reviewing projects subject to the National Environmental Policy Act, otherwise known […]
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Last year, Congress achieved what few thought it could by passing a significant overhaul of our nation’s tax code. For the most part, commercial real estate professionals fared well. Crucial provisions and incentives were preserved, while tax rates were reduced. But as with any major piece […]
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