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Sustainability has evolved from a passing trend or niche preference into an undeniable, growing driver of the real estate market. This is particularly true as millennials comprise an increasing proportion of the workforce, home-buying population, and individuals influencing the future of real estate development in the United States. If anything illustrates the significance of younger generations' increasing interest in sustainability, it is the Global Climate Strike that drew participation of many thousands of young people, [...]

With the real estate industry's steady growth over the past several years and property values holding reasonably constant, investors are eager to jump on a perceived bargain. While securing the lowest price is not a bad idea, investors need to be careful about doing their research before closing on an apparent deal. That so-called "bargain" can quickly turn into a problem if you fail to consider more than just the purchase price. Before taking the [...]

Over the past couple of months, there have been two important developments that could affect a lender's decision whether to finance real estate transactions involving entities and individuals in the healthcare field. Advisory Opinion No. 19-05 (Purchasing Real Estate from an Excluded Party) In September 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General ("HHS OIG" or "OIG") issued an advisory opinion regarding the proposed purchase of real estate from a company [...]