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By Patricia J. Lancaster, FAIA Whether you are pro or con, there is simply not enough known about the effects of hydro-fracking to make a considered judgment. Although the first commercial use of hydro-fracking was in 1949, the main differentiating factor that makes it much less expensive now is the use of millions of gallons of fresh water per drill site, and the ability to control horizontal drilling remotely.

By Richard Persichetti, vice president, Cassidy Turley The 2014 Super Bowl will be held in the New York City area for the first time in all 48 tries. Each year the host city enjoys the reward of a temporary boost to the local economy. Not only will New York City...

The DHCR recently adopted 27 amendments to the Rent Stabilization Code despite strenuous opposition from both owner and tenant representatives. Although the amendments are effective immediately, it is expected that DHCR will postpone implementation of many provisions until DHCR has a chance to prepare and promulgate new forms and instructions....

By Andrew Posil, Massey Knakal Realty Services While the national and New York metro lodging markets boast strong metrics, boutique hotels, as a subset, are outperforming their branded brethren. Despite the relatively new product’s outstanding performance, defining and classifying what constitutes a boutique hotel remains a challenge. Since Ian Shrager...

By Rachel Gilbert Solomon & Annu Chopra Principals, Atalanta Advisors In the current economic environment, real estate investment has risen to the fore in the minds of many investors as the safe-haven vehicle of choice. But planning and careful research, with a strict eye to objectives, is key to any...