How millennials influence real estate
10/30/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Although it may be difficult for some Pennsylvania residents to keep track of the names of different generations, there is a far-reaching influence felt as young people impact various facets of life. Real estate is starting to experience the effect as millennials mature. Nearly half of all home purchases throughout the nation are first-time instances. Nearly two-thirds of those selling a home have never done so before.
Legislation and technology are transforming CRE
10/28/2016 | Real Estate Blog
Many investors in Pennsylvania and around the country stay out of the commercial property market because of the complex paperwork and the amount of regulations involved, but legislation designed to boost investment and the advent of the information age has opened the real estate market up in recent years. In 2012, President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act into law, and one of the provisions of the legislation allows real estate developers to reach a far wider audience […]
To Sue or Not To Sue, That Is the Question
10/28/2016 | Articles & Alerts
In one of the most famous lines from the works of Shakespeare, Hamlet famously inquires about an issue that those who study philosophy claim is the only real moral dilemma facing humanity: “To be, or not to be, that is the question”. As a lawyer, I am often queried on an issue of far less moral gravity but nearly equal importance to business owners.
Think Bigger When You Plan Your Next Project
10/28/2016 | Articles & Alerts
As counsel to companies involved in construction at all levels, I routinely participate in the negotiation of the terms and conditions of my clients’ construction contracts. I consider this a smart business practice because a small amount of time and resources invested in discussing the terms before a project begins can avoid much larger – and more expensive – conflicts after the project starts. Practically speaking, this should be the last step though. Consideration of a number of other interrelated […]
The Emphasis should be on Sustainability in Green Building
10/28/2016 | Articles & Alerts
Green building remains the focus of many both within and outside the construction and real estate world. This is a good thing, as our environment is worth protecting. However, too many working in this area emphasize the wrong focal point. Green building only works as a concept if it is sustainable.