05.01.2019
Changes To The Marketable Record Title Act Could Impact Closings
by: Benjamin H. Hammond and Jill Miller, Hilger Hammond, PC Every real estate contract must, unless agreed to otherwise, convey what is known as “marketable title”. The courts have defined marketable title as title that…
Read More04.16.2019
Commercial Real Estate International Business Trends
In contrast to the commercial market transactions reported by RCA ($2.5 million and above), most REALTORS® who specialize in commercial real estate managed investment deals averaging less than $2.5 million per deal, frequently located in…
Read More01.25.2019
Treasury, IRS Give Big Win to Real Estate Professionals in Qualified Business Income Rule
WASHINGTON (January 22, 2019) – Late last week, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding the new 20 percent deduction on qualified business income. As Americans begin preparations for the…
Read More01.11.2019
Technology and The Effect on Retail
by: Chris Prins & Jeff Hainer, Colliers International West Michigan The chore of waiting in a long department store line can now be accomplished with the touch of the screen of a smartphone. Sears, Macy’s, JC Penney…
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