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(US) Revised Phase I Environmental Standards Will Impact Property Acquisitions this Fall

This post was also written by Todd Maiden. The All Appropriate Inquiries Rule (the “AAI Rule”), set forth at 40 CFR Part 312, serves as a benchmark protocol for inspecting a property’s environmental condition. If the benchmark is met, a prospective purchaser can be insulated from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act … Continue Reading

(US) DC Real Property Tax Abatement: Another Tool to Free Up Cashflow

In many cases nonprofit organizations do not have large endowments or reserves in place from which they draw upon to readily accomplish and sustain a real estate acquisition. In today’s market, buyers are typically expected to contribute between 10-20% cash equity upfront as well as meet reoccurring payments of debt service, operating expenses and real … Continue Reading

(US) Buy versus Lease: Why Organizations Should Consider Purchasing Their Space

We have been approached by many clients who contemplate the advantages of buying versus leasing space to serve as their headquarters facility. More often than not, the underlying decision is based on the numbers. In order to make a well informed business decision, we recommend a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of each option. WHAT FACTORS TO … Continue Reading

(US) Creative Financing: Using New Markets Tax Credits To Finance Projects

A successful real estate project often requires blending several sources of funding. New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) are an alternative method of financing projects located within a specific ‘Low income urban/rural community (LIC). The NMTC program was enacted as a part of the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000. Administered by the Treasury Department, … Continue Reading
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