We are in the midst of a digital transformation of all aspects of the real estate industry, including development, marketing, transactions, financing and management. The convergence of property and technology, known as...more
Join us for the Good News in September as we celebrate the leadership and achievements within Greater Cincinnati's real estate community. We will spotlight the positive impact of real estate initiatives that are shaping our...more
What is the Flipping Tax and Why is it Important? The B.C. government announced in its 2024 budget a plan to introduce a tax (the Flipping Tax) on income earned from the sale of a property within 730 days of acquisition....more
Recently, West Virginia passed a new law, HB 5346, titled the Unfair Real Estate Services Agreements Act (the “Act”). This new Act will amend the Code of West Virginia with respect to real estate service agreements. The Act...more
The CEQA process can be daunting, but being appropriately informed by a knowledgeable guide will create opportunity and cost savings throughout the life of a project. Participate in this dynamic discussion and gain insights...more
As potential tenants and property owners increasingly turn to the internet for research, maintaining a positive online image is vital for the success and growth of property management businesses. Effective online reputation...more
Many years ago, New York revised its personal income tax law to achieve close conformity with the Federal system of income taxation. The stated purpose for the revision was to simplify tax return preparation, improve...more
On February 14, 2023, the Court released a unanimous decision in Treasure Valley Home Solutions, LLC v. Chason. This post will focus on the Court’s analysis of when a real estate transaction is a commercial transaction such...more
A recent groundbreaking case decided February 1, 2023, from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit highlights the importance of broad insurance coverage for title agents and other businesses vulnerable to...more
In a recent decision in Kennedy v. Weichert Co., the New Jersey Appellate Division concluded that the “ABC Test” under the Unemployment Compensation Law is inapplicable in determining a real estate salesperson status an...more
On December 2, 2022, the Privy Council passed an Order in Council confirming regulations related to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the Act). The Prohibition on the Purchase of...more
Last month, Judge Caproni of the Southern District of New York issued a ruling stating that if a commercial lease does not require a landlord to hold a security deposit in trust and if there is no state statute generally...more
The Washington Supreme Court recently published an opinion that appears to invalidate any homebuyer warranty that requires the buyer to file suit in less than six years. In Tadych v. Noble Ridge Construction, Inc., the owners...more
Measure ULA, also known as the Homelessness and Housing Solutions Tax (HHS Tax), and usually referred to as a "mansion tax," has been approved by voters. The measure creates a new tax on certain property transfers in the city...more
Key Highlights - - Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act comes into force on January 1, 2023. - Impact of the Act will be clearer once the federal government releases draft...more
In recent years, the nation has made efforts to raise awareness of implicit bias in employment and across industry groups. The real estate industry has seen states, such as California and New York, requiring real estate...more
The real estate industry, and the people employed in it, build and maintain communities driving domestic growth. Naturally, employers in the real estate world want to know their employees are reliable and trustworthy. ...more
Those who know me well, know that I often turn to quotes from '80s and '90s comedies, as the best way to express complex thoughts in just a few words. In reading the introduction to the First Quarter 2022 Snapshot Sentiment...more
Yesterday, I discussed the confused characterization of the defendant in Carbon Crest, LLC v. Tencue Productions, LLC, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 66676. The case is nonetheless a good reminder that those who sell "business...more
On November 4, 2021, the B.C. Government announced that it will introduce new legislation that requires a cooling-off period for resale properties and newly built homes. The Ministry of Finance and B.C. Financial Services...more
COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out across the country at various speeds and under various state plans. Real estate industry employers are considering how to approach COVID-19 vaccinations within their workplaces. Some...more
Wir laden Sie auch in diesem Jahr wieder herzlich zu unserer McDermott Deal Academy ein – 2020 als interaktives Online-Seminar. Mit unseren Experten aus den Bereichen Real Estate, Regulatory und Restructuring wollen wir...more
We cordially invite you to our McDermott Deal Academy again this year - in 2020 as an interactive online seminar. We want to discuss current developments in real estate transactions and their structuring with our experts from...more
BNP Paribas Real Estate backs Fifth Wall to launch first European PropTech fund - Bullet Propertyfundsworld – October 6 - Fifth Wall, a venture capital firm focused on real estate technology, has partnered with BNP...more
This article is the first in a multi-part series examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on select real estate sectors and the considerations around how technologies will shape future operations and accelerate means to...more