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Dodging Pitfalls: How to Secure Your Next Real Estate Development Deal
Market uncertainty and obstacles in the development process posed by COVID-19 have made securing a real estate development deal more challenging than ever. From high inflation and unstable cap rates to unpredictable costs in the construction process, many factors can derail an important deal. Successful real estate developers need to be able to dodge pitfalls…
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Mastering the ABCs of Student Housing Development
In recent years student housing development has become an increasingly popular sector of the industry. Developers and investors see a reliable, growing market in the form of undergraduate or graduate college or university students looking to live in residential properties located on or near campus that cater to their unique needs. These projects tend to…
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Navigating Real Estate Development Loans: A Comprehensive Guide
Real estate development loans are a type of financing for developers who want to purchase raw land and carry out development on it. The loan is considered a short-term acquisition loan since the funds are being dispersed to prepare the grounds for further construction or sale. You would use a land development loan primarily to…
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The Developer’s Guide to Lien Waivers. Everything You Need to Know
Lien waivers, or the formal, legal document exchanged between a contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or other parties to the construction project regarding payment, are necessary to mitigate risk in the development process. By issuing a lien waiver, you ensure all parties involved in the construction process have been paid and waive or release their right…
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Greening Your CRE Development: Sustainable Materials and Practices
Sustainable real estate development projects, or buildings designed, constructed, and managed with minimal environmental impact, are an increasingly desirable asset class as climate-change-related disasters continue to shape communities. Green buildings have numerous benefits, saving your team money, improving efficiency, lowering carbon emissions, and creating safe and healthy places for people to live and work. In…
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Legal Hurdles in Real Estate: Navigating Zoning and Building Codes
How to prevent legal hurdles from derailing your project timelines and budgets.
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Going Vertical: The Pros and Cons of High-Rise Real Estate Development
The ins and outs of pursuing large-scale projects without overruns or disruptions.
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The Interplay Between Commercial Real Estate and the Economy: A Closer Look
Key continuity strategies your firm can lean on in an uncertain market.
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Why Mixed-Use Developments Are the Future of Urban Living
A look into the benefits and future of mixed-use development.