What’s Causing the Delayed Economic Recovery for Construction and Real Estate?
Even with a national infrastructure bill on the horizon, the construction and real estate industries may be slow to respond to an expected turnaround later this year.
2021 Housing Outlook: Part 1 – Real Estate Trends
COVID-19, materials prices, and supply chain disruptions are impacting economic recovery in construction and real estate. Understand how to protect your business in a turbulent market and what to expect in the months ahead.
The Impact of Biden’s Proposed $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan on the Construction Industry
President Biden recently unveiled his new $2.3 trillion infrastructure package, the American Jobs Plan. The construction industry will benefit in several ways, but there are mixed reactions on different aspects of the legislation.
Preparing for Another COVID-19 Construction Site Shutdown
Even in a post-coronavirus economy, the potential for another public health crisis or national emergency remains elevated. What can construction companies do to protect their assets and plan for another site shutdown?
Overview of Final Regulations for 1031 Exchanges
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the treatment of 1031 exchanges has been more complex, nuanced, and limited according to varying definitions of real property. Now with final regulations, real estate investors can make more informed decisions about which properties qualify.
Construction Industry Outlook: Volatile and Cautious
The construction industry has been up and down the past few months. What seemed like a rebound in August going into September turned around by December. Early in 2021, backlogs are down, prices are up, and contractor optimism remains.
Virginia Employment Laws Expanded to Require New Hire Reporting of Independent Contractors
A new but perhaps little-known law in the State of Virginia requires that all employers, labor organizations, and hiring halls report information about newly hired independent contractors to the state’s New Hire Center.
State Sales Tax Considerations for Real Estate and Construction Contractors
Few contractors give much thought to state sales tax when they’re installing property improvements for a customer.
New Court Decision on Deducting Real Estate Losses Disallows Continuing Education
What does it mean to be a real estate professional? For many, the answer is straightforward: they’re landlords, property developers, contractors, and investors.
Strategies to Modify Commercial Real Estate Lease Contracts
Commercial real estate leases are changing. And according to the New York Times, banks currently hold about $2.38 trillion of commercial real estate loans. As tenants renegotiate their leases, building owners and landlords will likely be asking banks to restructure their loans, too.