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• TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DEPRECIATION TAX BREAKS
• WHY SMART BUILDINGS MATTER TO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE OWNERS
• LIGHTNING SAFETY FOR OUTDOOR WORKERS
• PREPARING COMMERCIAL HVAC SYSTEMS FOR WINTER
• HOW TO PREPARE YOUR PARKING LOT FOR WINTER
• WIRE FRAUD IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
• BUILDING LIFE EXPECTANCY ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE
• WHO OWNS THE FIXTURES AT LEASE EXPIRATION
• AVOIDING COMMERCIAL LEASING MISTAKES
• COST SEGREGATION CAN INCREASE CASH FLOW FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
• HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR OFFICE SPACE
• FIRE PROTECTION IMPAIRMENT PROGRAMS
• WHY YOU NEED A PHASE I ESA AND A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT REPORT IN NEW JERSEY
• BENEFITS OF STAMPED ASPHALT ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
• SALE AND LEASEBACK OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
• RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH VACANT CONSTRUCTION SITES
• IS IT TIME TO REFRESH OR EXPAND YOUR OFFICE SPACE?
• QUALIFIED OPPORTUNITY ZONES – NEW PROPOSED REGULATIONS
• PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WITH SAFETY IN MIND
• HOW THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT IMPACTS 1031 EXCHANGES
• BANKRUPTCY PROVISIONS IN COMMERCIAL LEASES
• OPEN OFFICE ETIQUETTE – INTRODUCING POLICIES, PROTOCOL AND POLITENESS
• SPRING COMMERCIAL HVAC TIPS
• PROTECTING VACANT REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
• BEST PRACTICES FOR ASPHALT PARKING LOTS
• PREVENTING THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF PROPERTY LOSS
• AVOID LAWSUITS WITH GOOD TENANT RELATIONSHIPS
• WHO OWNS THE FIXTURES AT LEASE EXPIRATION
• A TENANT FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOFTOPS – ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATIONS 
• IS REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO NJ SALES & USE TAX?
• FEDERAL OPPORTUNITY ZONES IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
• WINTER WEATHER CAN AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS
• ARE USING LETTERS OF INTENT A GOOD IDEA?
• HOW TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
• WINTER WEATHER LIABILITIES
• LAND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES – BEST RESULTS…LEAST PAIN
• BIG CHANGES FOR SOLAR IN NJ IN 2019
• NJEDA SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING PROGRAMS
• AM I PERFORMING ADEQUATE DUE DILIGENCE FOR THIS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY?
• TREASURY DEPARTMENT ISSUES MUCH-ANTICIPATED OPPORTUNITY ZONE REGULATIONS
• 5 PARKING LOT TIPS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
• HOME SWEET HOME FOR OFFICE DESIGN – RIGHT HERE AT COFCO
• LANDLORD ISSUES ARISING FROM TENANT BANKRUPTCIES
• PREVENTING WIRE FRAUD IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
• BUSINESS ACCOUNTING IMPLICATIONS OF LEASING EQUIPMENT
• HOW TO HANDLE TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AND BETTERMENTS
• IS OPEN FLOOR OFFICE DESIGN GOOD FOR BUSINESS?
• UNDERSTANDING NEW JERSEY LIQUOR LICENSES
• WORKSTATION ERGONOMICS – TIPS TO IMPROVE COMFORT AND ERGONOMICS AT WORK
• HOW DO YOU MOVE THE COMPRESSOR OFF YOUR ROOF WHEN YOU RELOCATE YOUR OFFICE? 
• ARE YOUR ROOFTOP SOLAR PANELS PROTECTED FROM GROUND FAULT
• THE EMERGENCE OF GENERATION Z IN THE WORKPLACE
• WHY BUSINESS OWNERS SHOULD OWN REAL ESTATE PERSONALLY
• INVESTING IN PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE
• PHILADELPHIA’S PROPOSED ONE PERCENT CONSTRUCTION TAX/IMPACT FEE
• THE IMPACT OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING UPGRADES ON NOI AND ASSET VALUE
• IS THE AIA CONTRACT SET IN STONE? 
• WHY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS ARE OVERPAYING ON PROPERTY TAXES
• PROTECTING GOODWILL AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
• YOUR BUSINESS IS GROWING…NOW WHAT?
• WHEN YOUR TENANT IS A FRANCHISEE
• DID YOU DISCUSS AN INSTALLMENT SALE WITH YOUR BROKER?
• QUALIFIED OPPORTUNITY ZONES AND THE POTENTIAL TO DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• RESPECTING PRIVACY DURING CCTV MONITORING
• PRE-PURCHASER ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDERS
• ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY
• THE FUTURE OF SOLAR IN NEW JERSEY
• ENERGY USAGE BENCHMARKING FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
• REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES FROM NEW JERSEY MARIJUANA REFORM
• WHEN SHOULD YOU REPAVE A PARKING LOT?
• WHAT IS A COMMERCIAL RELOCATION CONCIERGE? – DO THEY ADD VALUE?
• AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
• 2018 TAX LAW CHANGES – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TAX DEDUCTIONS
• NEW JERSEY CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW
• THE TAX REFORM BILL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
• ASPHALT SEALANT: SQUEEGEE AND SPRAY APPLICATIONS
• PROPOSED BUSINESS TAX BILL CHANGES IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE
• PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO PHILADELPHIA MIXED INCOME HOUSING BILL
• SET THE STAGE FOR A SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIAL MOVE
• WAYS TO ENCOURAGE OFFICE CREATIVITY
• PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY WITH ORDINANCE AND LAW INSURANCE
• KEEP YOUR FLOOR-PLAN OPTIONS (PARTIALLY) OPEN
• WHY CORPORATE OWNED REAL ESTATE IS A NO-NO
• COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: WHO OWNS WHAT AT LEASE EXPIRATION?
• HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY AGAINST ATTRACTIVE NUISANCES
• TIPS FOR FURNISHING A NEW OFFICE
• 5 SELF DEFENSE TIPS FOR REALTORS
• THE BRIDGE LOAN – WHAT IS IT AND WHEN TO CONSIDER USING IT?
• IS THERE AN EASIER WAY TO GET SOMETHING BUILT?
• ENERGY OPTIMIZATION THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LED LIGHTING
• FLOOD ELEVATION CERTIFICATES AREN’T JUST FOR BUSINESS
• BUSINESS RISK CREATED BY DRONES (UAVS)
• THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE FOR COMMERCIAL SOLAR INSTALLATIONS
• MARKET VALUE AND REPLACEMENT COST
• BENEFITS OF AERIAL PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION FOR DEVELOPERS
• EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN GROWING IN POPULARITY
• WHY YOU NEED A COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
• 2017 SUMMER HVAC TIPS
• WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR COMMERCIAL TENANT FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY
• THE OVERLOOKED COSTS OF OFFICE SPACE DECOMMISSIONING
• HOW DRONES AND LIDAR CAN BENEFIT COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
• ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR GREEN PROPERTY OWNERS
• IMPROVE ROI BY BETTER UTILIZING YOUR OFFICE SPACE
• COST SEGREGATION MISCONCEPTIONS PREVENT SAVINGS
• THE IMPORTANCE OF TITLE INSURANCE IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
• TOP 5 CHALLENGES OF COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SOLAR ENERGY
• A NEW TREND IN COMMERCIAL OFFICE DESIGN: RESIDENTIAL THEMES
• COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTS: DON’T OVERLOOK THE FINE PRINT
• ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TALENT WITH WELL-DESIGNED WORKPLACES
• WHY A RECEPTION AREA IS IMPORTANT IN YOUR OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
• PREVENT FLOORING MOISTURE ISSUES IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
• 2017 CHANGES IN LEASE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
• COMMERCIAL ASPHALT SEALCOATING: SQUEEGEE OR SPRAYER?
• SETTING THE STAGE FOR A COMMERCIAL RELOCATION
• OFFICE TRENDS IN 2017
• ARE YOU RENTING OR BUYING YOUR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM?
• DOES YOUR WORKSPACE SUPPORT YOUR ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS?
• COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAXES: PAY THE LEAST AMOUNT POSSIBLE
• COMMERCIAL SOLAR OUTLOOK 2017
• IS MY GUARANTY ENFORCEABLE?
• HOW TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY
• ALTERNATIVE FINACNING: HOW THE SBA CAN HELP YOU WITH OWNER OCCUPIED PURCHASES
• COMPANY CULTURE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL OFFICE DESIGN
• PREVENTING LOSS WITH FIRE-SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
• ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES: THE IMPORTANCE OF REVIEWING BEFORE SIGNING
• WHY COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGERS NEED TO BE EDUCATED AS TO ENERGY DEREGULATION
• PHYSICAL SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS
• THE IMPORTANCE OF A PHASE ONE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
• COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WINTER HVAC MAINTENANCE TIPS
• TECHNOLOGY IS IMPACTING THE WAY WE LIVE AND THE WAY WE WORK
• NO RESPONSE, NO APPEAL: ASSESSOR’S INCOME AND EXPENSE  INFORMATION REQUESTS
• DEBUNKING THE MYTH ABOUT TAR BASED SEAL COATING PRODUCTS
• DO YOU NEED A MOVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
• THE IMPORTANCE OF SHUTTING OFF UTILITIES DRRING A NATURAL DISASTER
• WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
• RETROFITTING WITH LEDS
• WORKPLACE FIRE EVACUATIONS
• COLLABORATIVE WORK SPACE
• THE BIGGEST REASON YOU SHOULD PAY MORE ATTENTON TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT & EFFICIENCY
• TOP 5 REASONS TO SEAL COAT YOUR PARKING LOT
• ARE YOU COVERED IN CASE OF A BUSINESS INTERRUPTION?
• NEXT UP:  GEN Z
• THE NITTY-GRITTY OF THE OPEN OFFICE
• CAN I SELL MY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IF IT IS SUBJECT TO AN ISRA INVESTIGATION OR REMEDIATION?
• PROTECT YOUR ASSET THROUGH PROPER CORPORATE & LLC FORM
• FEDERAL INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF REAL ESTATE SALES: HOW ARE YOU TREATING YOUR GAINES & LOSSES?
• WHAT DO EMPLOYEES REALLY WANT AT WORK?
• DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED A MOVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
• CHANGES TO COMMERCIAL TITLE INSURANCE ARE COMING
• PURCHASING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE – HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL DATA
• OFFICE SPACE DECOMMISSIONING – THE OVERLOOKED EMBEDDED COST OF MOVING
• PROTECT AGAINST ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE DANGERS
• SITTING AT WORK MAYBE KILLING YOU
• IS THE ASSESSOR YOUR ENEMY WHEN DEALING WITH PROPERTY TAXES?
• AVOIDING LAWSUITS WITH GOOD TENANT RELATIONSHIPS
• PERMIT EXTENSION PERIOID ENDING SOON
• TOP 5 REASONS TO SEALCOAT YOUR PARKING LOT 
• SPRING HVAC TIPS FOR 2016
• LED LIGHTING – IS IT RIGHT FOR YOUR BUILDING?
• SOLAR RESURGENCE IN NJ:_SRECS &  FINANCING
• CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS MONITORING SERVICES
• TOP 5 OBJECTIVES FOR INDEPENDENTLY-OWNED MEDICAL PRACTICES IN 2016
• RELOCATING YOUR BUSINESS WHILE SECURING YOUR IT INFRASTRUCTURE
• WHAT IS ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2005 (EPACT) 179D & HOW CAN IT BENEFIT MY REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO?
• MAKING DISTANCE DISAPPEAR
• HOW DOES THE SBA 504 PROGRAM WORK?
• WILL THE DESIGN-BUILD METHOD TAKE OVER
• LEASE SECURITY DEPOSITS IN NEW JERSEY
• WEATHER THE WINTER WITH THESE HVAC TIPS
• COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FIRE COVERAGE
• THE PROS AND CONS OF LED LIGHTING
• COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITES (CMBS) THEN AND NOW
• COMMON LAW CONSIDERATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION CASES
• PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT OF WETLANDS PROPERTY
• AVOIDING PREMISE SECURITY LIABILITY
• SUPPORTING GENERATION Y AT WORK: IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS
• INSTALLMENT SALE REPORTING CAN WORK FOR YOU TAX WISE
• EVER WONDER WHY ELECTRICITY AND GAS HAVE BECOME SO EXPENSIVE?
• CAN I RECOVER MY ATTORNEYS’ FEES FROM A DEFAULTING TENANT?
• ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR GREEN PROPERTY OWNERS/TENANTS
• COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WINTER HVAC MAINTENANCE TIPS
• NEW IRS REGS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TANGIBLE PROPERTY ABOUND WITH POTENTIAL TAX SAVINGS
• PRIVACY CRISIS IN THE WORKPLACE
• GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN INNOVATIONS REQUIRED FOR CHALLENGING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
• THE DUE DILIGENCE WINDOW SHRINKS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PURCHASES
• THE 6 BEST CCTV LOCATIONS TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
• BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING: MITIGATE UNEXPECTED RISKS
• WHAT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
• SCIENTIFIC REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
• COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE EFFICIENECY SOLUTIONS – EASY & AFFORDABLE!
• COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS
• HANDLING A CONTAMINATED PROPERTY WITH AN LSRP
• THE BASICS OF PROPERTY INSURANCE
• THE INCUBATOR BOOM
• LEASEHOLD TITLE INSURANCE: A PATHWAY TO CLOSING
• MINIMIZING RISK IN SELLING OR DECOMMISSIONING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY UNDER ISRA
• OFFICE SPACE DECOMMISSIONING – THE OVERLOOKED EMBEDDED COST OF MOVING
• COVER YOUR BASES – INNOCENT PURCHASERS LIABILITY PROTECTION
• THE “GOOD GUY” GUARANTY: A BAKSTOP FOR LANDLORDS
• PUTTING WELL-BEING TO WORK
• MAINTAINING YOUR BUILDING’S ELEVATORS
• NEED A COMMERCIAL LOAN?  5 THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T FORGET
• TIPS FOR BEING EFFICIENT WHEN BUYING OR LEASING PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE
• NEW JERSEY LANDLORD AND TENANT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
• SPRING 2015 COMMERCIAL HVAC TIPS
• COST SEGREGATION STUDIES HOLD THE KEY TO TAX SAVINGS
• PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY WITH ORDINANCE & LAW COVERAGE
• HOW TO STAND OUT AS A SBA LOAN CANDIDATE
• EVOLVING WITH THE HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT
• BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANS: WHAT EVERY BUSINESS OWNER SHOULD KNOW
• MEZZ: THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN
• TOP 5 REASONS TO SEAL COAT YOUR PARKING LOT
• TIMELESS VERSUS TRENDY: FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE
• COLD WEATHER TIPS-FROZEN SPRINKLER PIPES
• CATCH THE WAVE: TIMING IS KEY IN CMBS LOAN WORKOUTS
• WINTER WEATHER LIABILITIES
• REDUCE YOUR REAL ESTATE SECURITY RISK WITH THE RIGHT SYSTEM
• THE IMPORTANCE & EXPANDING ROLE OF AN OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
• SOLAR OUTLOOK:  NEW JERSEY 2015
• HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIONS UNDER THE NEW TANGIBLE PROPERTY REGULATIONS
• THE IMPACT OF THE NJ & PA DIRECTOR’S RATIO ON YOUR CRE PROPERTY TAX ANALYSIS
• WEATHER THE WINTER WITH THESE HVAC TIPS
• FINDING THE CORRECT COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE EXIT STRATEGY
• DO YOU NEED A MOVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
• DESIGN FOR INTEGRATED WORK
• HOW TO SPEED UP THE CRE LOAN APPLICATION PROCESS
• EXPANDING DUE DILIGENCE…BUYING WITH CONFIDENCE
• BUSINESS ENTITIES IN RELATION TO COMMERCIAL TITLE POLICIES
• TIME IS RUNNING OUT
• IS NOW THE TIME TO MOVE TO VOIP?
• LED LIGHTING – IS IT RIGHT FOR YOUR BUILDING?
• BUYER BEWARE: DID YOU FILE YOUR BULK SALES NOTIFICATION?
• ITS TIME TO MOVE… NOW WHAT?
• WHAT A BUSINESS BANKER LOOKS FOR IN A LOAN PROPOSAL
• A NEW SET OF METRICS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE WORKSPACES
• GAME CHANGERS 2014: 10 TECH TRENDS THAT ARE REDEFINING THE BUSINESS WORLD
• IT SECURITY – ARE YOU PROTECTED?
• TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, A VERIFIED ALERT IS THE BEST DEFENSE
• SUMMER ENERGY SAVING TIPS-STAY COOL & IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE
• SHOULD THE LANDLORD PAY FOR THE FIT-OUT?
• TOP 3 COMMERCIAL ALTA ENDORSEMENTS
• PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: THE VALUE OF YOUR LEASE
• NJ ECONOMIC OPPORTNITY ACT
• SOLAR IS BACK
• LEASES AND INSURANCE POLICES
• ENERGY DEREGULATION
• ARE YOU FACING AN OFFICE RELOCATION PROJECT?
• NET LEASES, BASE YEARS AND EXPENSE STOPS
• WILL THE DESIGN-BUILD METHOD TAKE OVER?
• TO PAVE OR NOT TO PAVE
• KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY