Daily Real Estate News | June 22, 2010
Commercial real estate may finally be climbing up off the mat, with both sales and values increasing in April. Read more…
Archives for June 2010
Changes to Lead Based Paint Renovation Rules Effective July 6
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (Rule) took effect April 22, 2010. Due to challenges to the new Rule, the EPA made changes to the Rule. Changes take effect July 6, 2010.
Retrofitting — Some Skeptical
Retrofitting buildings is considered the low-hanging fruit in carbon reduction, but despite its simplicity, it is still not mainstream. Read what Deutsche Bank execs say the obstacles to making these practices go mainstream is — critical to know to increase underwriters’ willingness to finance the projects. Read more…
Commercial REITs Making Big Gains
The stocks of New York-centric commercial REITs have been big winners as the economy improves. In the last 12 months, Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) has jumped by 60%; Boston Properties (BXP) gained around 60%; And SL Green (SLG) climbed by 180%. See the full article and a growth chart — Read more…
