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With the corporate tax rate slashed in the new tax reform bill, the U.S. real estate market is anticipating an even greater influx of foreign capital in the months and years ahead.

By Dennis Sughrue and Adam Hirst, Pryor Cashman LLP In a construction financing, the lender will often require the owner of the property that is being developed to have an individual or entity – also known as a “guarantor” – sign an environmental indemnity agreement. In such agreements, the guarantor...

By Stephen A. Sobin, President and Founder of Select Commercial Funding Every commercial mortgage loan applicant invariably asks the same questions: “What are commercial mortgages rates today?” and “How do I qualify for the best commercial mortgage rate?” Before answering that question, commercial mortgage lenders need to fully understand the transaction,...

By Heidi Burkhart, president and founder, Dane PCG I have heard a lot of criticism of the 421-­a affordable housing program, which some have deemed weak and “a giveaway to developers.” Many parties have emphasized how expensive the program will be instead of highlighting how expansive the opportunities and benefits...