There is growing trepidation in immigrant communities across the United States as President Trump appears to be making good on his campaign promises to crack down on undocumented immigrants. Stemming from one of Trump’s executive orders, nearly 700 people were...
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Year: 2017
Will private money lending grow in commercial real estate?
As we have noted in prior posts, the commercial real estate market in New York City is poised to grow in 2017. Even with such optimism, it is critical for lenders to properly vet potential investments. Similarly, this growth is also attracting private money lenders....
What foreign investors must do before purchasing property
With the optimism in New York City’s real estate market, it is no surprise that foreign real estate investment is expected to grow in 2017. After all, more commercial property is becoming available (and more valuable). This cycle continues to attract buyers coming...
Voices on immigration concerns heard during women’s march
The first weekend of President Trump’s administration was not without controversy. Indeed, Americans celebrated their democracy and the peaceful transition from Barack Obama to Donald Trump on Friday. Less than a day later, hundreds of thousands descended on...
What to look for in commercial loan offers
The principal question as to whether an investor takes on a real estate project is whether the project makes financial sense. To do so, critical decisions must be made regarding the costs to renovate a property (or to build on an existing site) what type of revenue...
Starting a foreign business: business structures
Starting a business in a foreign country can be a profitable venture for a variety of reasons, but it can also be a complicated process. One of the most important steps investors need to take is to decide what type of business structure they want to pursue. This can...
Can a foreign will be probated in a New York state court?
We begin our latest post with the hopes that all of our readers had a wonderful holiday season. Most people began 2017 by making resolutions. However, few may make promises to create (or update) their estate plan. Invariably some of our loved ones live abroad, so this...
What the luxury market holds for 2017
For most people, the 2017 real estate market will begin with a mark of optimism. For others, it begins an era of uncertainty given the recent interest rate hike by the Fed. For the luxury apartment market in Manhattan, the proverbial “honeymoon” is likely over....
