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Whether a strata corporation has the standing to bring representative Real Estate Development Marketing Act, SBC 2004, c 41 (REDMA) claims on behalf of owners has been a long-standing issue in strata property law. The B.C....more
Buying a home is commonly an individual’s most significant purchase. A buyer will often turn to a real estate agent for guidance during the home buying process, particularly because historically the seller pays the buyer’s...more
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
FINCEN’s final rule (RRE Rule), effective December 1, 2025, will require disclosure of the transferor and transferee(s) and the individuals and the beneficial owners of entities involved as transferee in the transfer of...more
On Aug. 15, 2024, the New York City Council approved the Bronx-Metro North Neighborhood Plan, the first New York City Department of City Planning-led neighborhood plan certified and approved under the Adams administration....more
As part of Mayor Eric Adams' "Get Stuff Built" initiative to increase housing supply and reduce regulatory constraints on new development, the New York City Planning Commission approved the Green Fast Track for Housing Rule...more
Today on “Terra Firma: Conversations on Commercial Real Estate,” hosts Stacey C. Tyler and Stephen Tanico chat with Naheem Harris, investor and real estate lawyer, about what he is seeing in the current real estate market,...more
In our latest roundup, mortgage rates drop to lowest levels since March, hotel construction activity highest since February 2023, Biden administration calls for legislation regarding property owners, and more!...more
The Pennsylvania deadlines for appealing 2025 real estate taxes are fast approaching. There are several factors to consider in determining whether to appeal....more
U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH) and Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan “Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act” in the House of Representatives on July 12, 2024. Modeled after the Historic Preservation Tax Credit,...more
As Dayton’s defense industry continues to grow, a local developer plans to invest more than $100M in a mixed-use development aimed at attracting defense contractors....more
The Osceola Board of County Commissioners is proposing a 90-day county-wide moratorium on applications that would allow residential development on land zoned for non-residential uses, among other restrictions. The proposed...more
The CFPB, as part of its initiative to accelerate the shift to open banking in the United States, issued a final rule on June 5 that outlines the qualifications to become a recognized industry standard setting body, which can...more
According to the most recent RMLS data available, in May 2024, the Portland metropolitan real estate market showed signs of vibrancy and growth. Home prices continued their upward trend with the average sale price reaching...more
A recent Commonwealth Court decision provides important lessons about the challenges developers face when seeking a waiver from provisions of a municipality’s subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO). In M&D...more
This year’s extensive condominium bill CS/CS/CS/HB 1021 (“HB 1021”) containing amendments to the Condominium Act created a new Section 718.407 entitled “Condominiums created within a portion of a building or within a multiple...more
So-called “social noise”—i.e., noise created by human voices—is not an environmental impact required by the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) to be analyzed for residential projects, the California Supreme Court...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
On April 26, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Mortgagee Letter 2024-06, announcing changes to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) for purchases (H4P loans), a mortgage program...more
Legislature Gives Local Governments Right of First Refusal on Affordable Housing and Right of First Offer on Certain Market Rate Multifamily Properties - On the final day of the legislative session, the state legislature...more
While the general commercial real estate markets have faced more than a year of raising interest costs, fewer deals, and economic uncertainty, the branded-residences sector has not only remained resilient but also has...more
As investors scrutinise German residential real estate opportunities in 2024, the environment looks very different from a year ago. While some large deals were executed in 2023 despite pressures in the market, the outlook for...more
Suppose we compare how orchestra violinists are paid to how residential real estate agents are paid. In contrast to violinists, who must spend a fixed amount of time in rehearsals and concerts, real estate agents receive the...more
Buying or selling a house can be an emotional experience. You may feel excited for a new home, nervous about the closing of your current home, or overwhelmed by the home inspection and documentation. It can be a very complex...more
Developments in offices, AI, and operational real estate are driving expectations for a rebound in commercial real estate. A sense of optimism pervaded the air at Goodwin and Columbia University’s annual Real Estate...more