Tag : CRE

NY Property Tax Cap: More on the Great Debate

The Legislative session is coming to an end, but the supposed New York Property Tax Cap is still just talk.  Let’s get a move on!  Seeing is believing. It’s not an attack on the public school system!  Let’s learn from Massachusetts.  A property tax cap was introduced decades ago, but students still score high on national..

CoStar Buys LoopNet – What That Means For You

So, two of the biggest commercial real estate websites decided to merge a month ago. What exactly does that mean for those of us in CRE? A revamped and enhanced LoopNet, according to their blog. The website has recently undergone some changes to make the experience and navigation more user friendly. It features a new..

The Government is using iOS Devices, should you?

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention. President Barack Obama was seen sporting– get ready– an iPad. Why the sudden shift for this famous Blackberry lover? The answer is simple- Apple can keep their consumers happy with constant upgrades to their products. Large-scale contracts with companies such as Microsoft seem to be deals of the..

A Tenant for 3 WTC?

We will never forget the devastating events of September 11, 2001 and why the World Trade Center is such an iconic piece of real estate for our country.  However, just last week, Silverstein Properties secured Conde Nast as One World Trade Center’s anchor tenant.  Is UBS AG considering the relocation of its Stamford, CT investment..

This week’s Top 5 Apps For CRE Execs (that you should already be using)

Here are some of the best applications iPad has to offer for businessmen and women on the go: 1. GoodReader – an app you absolutely cannot afford to be without Essentially an app that allows you to store virtually everything you’ve read, and everything you will ever want to read, on your iPad. It supports everything..