01
Aug
2018
Trade in The Age of Trump: Exploring the Future of NAFTA
Posted On August 1, 2018  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, provides the framework for virtually all trade among Canada, Mexico and the United States. But much has changed since NAFTA came into effect in 1994, and the three countries have been in discussions since last August over how to […]

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18
Jul
2018
Potential New Supreme Court Justice Could Improve Regulatory Policies
Posted On July 18, 2018  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

Congressional Republicans hoping to advance their federal deregulation agenda are expected to have an ally if nominee Brett Kavanaugh is approved by the Senate to join the Supreme Court. The justice, who currently sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, […]

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20
Jun
2018
In A Swift Reversal, Seattle Sets Aside Proposed “Head Tax”
Posted On June 20, 2018  By Peggi Lewis Fu  And has No Comment

There are still some legal maneuverings underway, but the city of Seattle has walked back plans to impose a steep levy – a “head tax” – on almost 600 businesses. Other areas across the U.S. are considering similar levies. Last week, the Seattle city council voted […]

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06
Jun
2018
HVCRE Changes Are a Big Win for CRE
Posted On June 6, 2018  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

Just before lawmakers returned to their districts for the Memorial Day break, the House passed and President Donald Trump signed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. This reform legislation includes NAIOP-supported provisions that will ensure there is adequate capital availability for commercial construction […]

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16
May
2018
Major Legislative Wins in 2018 for NAIOP Arizona
Posted On May 16, 2018  By Suzanne Kinney  And has No Comment

Editor’s note: NAIOP’s Government Affairs team will periodically highlight the legislative successes of our chapters at the state and local levels. This segment features NAIOP Arizona’s effective advocacy at the state level in 2018. Arizona is growing economically, and the commercial real estate industry is a key […]

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02
May
2018
CRE Awaits Corrections to Tax Reform Bill
Posted On May 2, 2018  By Alex Ford  And has No Comment

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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18
Apr
2018
Will Nashville Voters Raise Taxes for Transit?
Posted On April 18, 2018  By Dan Bauchiero  And has No Comment

The Trump administration is pushing an infrastructure program that it says would spend $200 billion in federal money and generate up to $1.5 trillion in total infrastructure spending. It’s not clear whether a version of that plan can pass Congress this year. No matter what, the […]

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04
Apr
2018
Technical Corrections Are Follow-up to Tax Bill
Posted On April 4, 2018  By Rich Tucker  And has 1 Comment

Late last year, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. As NAIOP President and CEO Thomas Bisacquino said at the time: “A landlord can only do as well as his or her tenants. Our expectation is that this tax reform legislation […]

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21
Mar
2018
Senate Reform Bill Seeks to Ensure Adequate Access to Capital
Posted On March 21, 2018  By Thomas Bisacquino  And has No Comment

Credit is the lifeblood of the commercial real estate industry. There is some $6 trillion of commercial real estate in the United States, making up the places where people work, live, shop and play. That property is supported by almost $4 trillion of commercial real estate […]

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02
Mar
2018
The Arrival of Tax Season Highlights Key Changes For CRE
Posted On March 2, 2018  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

At the end of 2017, Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed a sweeping tax reform bill. For the most part, commercial real estate professionals fared well in the reform process. Many of the provisions they rely on were preserved, while tax rates were reduced and […]

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