07
Oct
2020
So You Think You Know Opportunity Zones?
Posted On October 7, 2020  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Opportunity zones have made headlines in recent years, but this investment program introduced in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as a means to advance the development of economically distressed communities remains a subject of misunderstanding and misconceptions. In a session at CRE.Converge Virtual […]

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04
Mar
2020
What New Regulations Mean for Opportunity Zone Investors
Posted On March 4, 2020  By Alex Ford  And has No Comment

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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13
Jan
2020
Industrial Real Estate Demand, Design and More: The Top 5 Posts of 2019
Posted On January 13, 2020  By Marie Ruff  And has 3 Comments

From market trends to design innovations and investment opportunities, industrial real estate was a popular topic in headlines throughout 2019 including in the top five most-read Market Share posts of the year. See below for the full list of what captured the attention of industry professionals, […]

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31
Jul
2019
What You’re Reading: Top Blog Hits in 2019
Posted On July 31, 2019  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

You’re in good company! A little more than halfway through 2019, the NAIOP Market Share blog has surpassed last year’s readership and emerged as a can’t-miss read for CRE professionals. Catch up on our top five most-read posts published this year, and check back weekly for […]

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24
Jul
2019
Opportunity Zones Investment Strategies Take Hold
Posted On July 24, 2019  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

In an era of divided government and even more divided politics, there are still public policies that can unite the left and right. One is opportunity zones. Opportunity zones (OZs) – defined by the IRS as economically-distressed communities where new investments, under certain conditions, may be […]

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20
May
2019
Opportunity Zones Spur Talent Crunch
Posted On May 20, 2019  By Susan M. Phillips  And has No Comment

Commercial real estate hiring remains steady after hitting a two-and-a-half year high in January 2019, driven by an unexpected upswing in acquisitions and development jobs that are driving a 25% increase in 2019 CRE hiring, according to the SelectLeaders Job Barometer. Strong acquisition and development hiring […]

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06
May
2019
The Top 20 U.S. Counties for Opportunity Zone Investment
Posted On May 6, 2019  By Diana Sabau  And has No Comment

The inclusion of the Investing in Opportunity Act (IOA) in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has sparked a lot of excitement among investors, local institutions and community leaders looking to redirect dormant capital gains into distressed or developing communities that could match the […]

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30
Jan
2019
Tax Bill Provides CRE Investment Opportunities
Posted On January 30, 2019  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

The year began with a quarter of the federal government shut down, with economists warning that economic growth is likely to slow, and with the stock market coming off a bad ending to 2018. But there’s also a positive development that commercial real estate practitioners may be able […]

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22
Jan
2019
Unlocking Opportunity Zone Deals with Off-market Data
Posted On January 22, 2019  By Richard Sarkis  And has No Comment

Opportunity Zones are here, and the commercial real estate industry is paying close attention. Established as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, the new government program is designed to stimulate struggling economies across the nation. Handpicked for specific economic criteria, over 8,700 […]

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