Commercial Curb Appeal Starts with Asphalt Maintenance
Commercial curb appeal starts with asphalt maintenance. You may have heard this before, “You never get a second chance to... Continue reading→
How to Prepare Your Commercial Property for Summer
Should you prepare your commercial property for Summer? With summer typically comes the hottest temperatures of the year, but it... Continue reading→
Moving Your Office One Step at a Time
Are you moving your office, and trying to determine where to start? Companies are usually so focused on moving into... Continue reading→
These Commercial Property Repairs Can Be Expensive if You Ignore Them
Preventative maintenance and general property repairs are significant but necessary expenses for commercial landlords and real estate investors. Skipping over... Continue reading→
NJSA 40:55D-8.4: NJ Non-Residential Development Fee & Applicable Exemptions
New Jersey offers an exemption to the Non-Residential Development Fee (“NRDF”), sometimes called the COAH fee, it imposes on developers... Continue reading→
Five Reasons A Seller Should Consider Conducting Their Own Due Diligence Before A Property Sale
Myth: “You only need to conduct due diligence when you’re purchasing a property.” Fact: There are many reasons why a... Continue reading→
The WCRE Team Marks our Eleven-Year Anniversary
This week, the WCRE team marks our eleven-year anniversary. Our success is the result of the trust and support we... Continue reading→
Selecting a Property for Your Company: What to Consider
Selecting a property for your company can be challenging. This space will be the recognizable hub for your clients and... Continue reading→
Loans to Family Members: Tax Implications
In these still-tough economic times, you may want to offer loans to family members to assist them. That’s a commendable... Continue reading→
What’s Trending In Commercial Real Estate? A Look Into 2023
The past few years have had the trending in commercial real estate at a crossroads. The pandemic, supply chain disruptions... Continue reading→
Lower Commercial Property Taxes: One Benefit of a Rocky Market
Lower commercial property taxes are a silver linin in an otherwise rocky market. The commercial real estate market is, to... Continue reading→
Year End Tax Planning for Commercial Property Owners
Let’s look at some year end tax planning tips for property owners. The real estate and hospitality industries have gotten... Continue reading→
Winter Asphalt Parking Lot Maintenance
Winter Asphalt Parking Lot Maintenance is key in avoiding potential liabilities and it’s even more essential during the winter weather.... Continue reading→
When to Renovate Your Commercial Property: 7 Signs
When is it time to renovate your commercial property? Every so often, you’ll need to update your commercial property. But... Continue reading→
The Inflation Reduction Act: Incentives for Solar
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The bill, known as the “IRA”, codifies... Continue reading→
NEW STANDARD CHANGES ACCOUNTING FOR LEASES
After a series of deferrals, the new standard for leases, Topic 842, is here. Your organization may be unsure how... Continue reading→
Retail Trends that Caused Changes in Commercial Real Estate
Retail trends and consumer behavior have changed since before the pandemic. Yet, specific changes have accelerated in adoption as the... Continue reading→
Parking Lot Asphalt Budget Tips to Save Money
What is your asphalt budget? Do you even have one? Cracks, potholes, and faded stripes are clear signs that your... Continue reading→
Understanding Commercial Lease Options
Let’s look at commercial lease options. You might think that leasing a commercial property is a straightforward process. You visit... Continue reading→
IRS Penalties to be Forgiven for 2020-2019 Tax Years
Do you have IRS penalties stemming from a late 2019-2020 tax filing for yourself or your business? On Wednesday August... Continue reading→
Asphalt Maintenance in Phases: A Cost Cutting Option
Did you know you can do asphalt maintenance in phases? When funds are limited, phasing your asphalt maintenance project may... Continue reading→
Increase the Longevitiy of Your Commercial Property
Are you looking for ways to longevity of your commercial property? Investing in real estate sounds like a wonderful way... Continue reading→
Work From Home Safety
Work from home safety has become a larger concern more than ever. With more people working from home because of... Continue reading→
Preparing Tenants for Renovations: Limiting Disruptions
Preparing tenants for renovations is a crucial part of owning a building. Providing quality workspace is a commercial building owner’s... Continue reading→
New Jersey Real Property Tax Exemption Overview
New Jersey offers real property tax exemptions for certain religious organizations, schools and other charitable entities (each an “Eligible Entity”).... Continue reading→
Sponsorship vs. Advertising: Know the Difference to Save Tax Dollars
If you were to randomly poll a hundred people about the difference between a sponsorship and advertising, most would probably... Continue reading→
Tips For Those Who Pay Or Should Pay Estimated Taxes
Depending on what you do for a living and what your spouse may be earning, you may have income that... Continue reading→
Summertime Renovations for Commercial Properties
For a long time, it was unclear whether commercial properties would ever open their doors again. However, only 7.7% of... Continue reading→
Preventative Parking Lot Maintenance – What To Do and When
Preventative parking lot maintenance is the best way to save money and extend the life of your asphalt surfaces. Curb... Continue reading→
When to Upgrade Your Warehouse and Where to Start
It’s essential to look for signs that it’s time to upgrade your warehouse and make the necessary modifications as they... Continue reading→
Here’s why CRE deal volume may not see dramatic slowdown in second half of 2022
Capping off what’s looking to be a robust first half of 2022 for commercial real estate deal flow, at least... Continue reading→
The Hidden Cost of Moving an Office
What is the largest hidden cost of moving an office? Here’s a secret that no one ever tells you about... Continue reading→
Using a Reverse Mortgage in Your Tax Strategy
With a reverse mortgage, you maintain control of your principal residence while converting some of the equity into much-needed cash.... Continue reading→
Your Commercial Property’s Security: What to Know and Do
Your commercial property’s security is a constant concern when you own or manage commercial real estate. Vandalism or break-ins can... Continue reading→
Philadelphia 2023 Property Tax Assessments
The City of Philadelphia has released the 2023 property tax assessments online. The City has announced that the 2023 tax... Continue reading→
Commercial Real Estate Market – 5 Year Forecast
The Commercial real estate market experienced unforeseen setbacks during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021. For a while, a... Continue reading→
Meeting the Needs of Post-Pandemic Workplaces
The pandemic changed most aspects of daily life, especially in post-pandemic workplaces. Tenants want more from their commercial spaces now... Continue reading→
Three 2022 Pennsylvania Tax Reform Bills Move to State Senate
Three 2022 Pennsylvania Tax Reform Bills Move to State Senate after the Pennsylvania State House approved them on Tuesday, April... Continue reading→
Environmental Due Diligence In New Jersey
It’s often believed that environmental due diligence in real estate acquisitions boils down to the need for the production of... Continue reading→
NJ Commercial Solar Energy Trends in 2022
In 2022, NJ commercial solar energy and renewable energy continue to make inroads. Renewable energy’s share of US electricity generation... Continue reading→
Most Desirable Features In An Office Space
People expect the most desirable features in office space after the last few years. Employees want to feel welcomed, supported,... Continue reading→
Cannabis Facilities Challenges in Land Use and Zoning
As more states legalize cannabis, municipalities across the country are grappling with decisions relating to development of cannabis facilities. Cannabis... Continue reading→
Filing an Extension on Your Taxes
Filing an extension on your taxes has become an annual ritual for some. Normally around April 15th of every year... Continue reading→
Spring Commercial Real Estate Maintenance Checklist
Have you performed your Spring commercial real estate maintenance yet? Spring has arrived and the weather is changing — and... Continue reading→
Your Top 5 Questions About Business Insurance
We put together the top five questions about business insurance that we receive from insureds about a wide variety of... Continue reading→
S-Corp Workaround for SALT Deduction Cap
Are you hitting the SALT deduction cap? There is a workaround for the cap on itemized deduction for state and... Continue reading→
What is a Commercial Relocation Concierge?
What is a commercial relocation concierge, and do they really add value to your project? Let’s get one thing out... Continue reading→
Selecting a VOIP Phone System – What to Consider
Are you considering a VOIP Phone System (cloud based phones) and are unsure how to move forward? Years ago, (mid-1990’s)... Continue reading→
Understanding Lease Terms
When owning and managing a property, lease terms apply to both tenants and landlords. They ensure that tenants comply with... Continue reading→
Most Desirable Features in Warehouse Space
What are the most desirable features in warehouse space? During the ongoing supply chain crisis, warehouse space has become some... Continue reading→
The Corporate Transparency Act – What You Need to Know
On January 1, 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) in order to reduce bad actors creating shell companies... Continue reading→
Business Insurance: Top 5 Questions About Your Coverage
When you deal with business insurance, chances are that you are going to have a lot of questions that need... Continue reading→
Qualifying Tenants for Commercial Properties
For many property owners, qualifying tenants for commercial properties is an afterthought. Although you may be excited to have a... Continue reading→
NJ Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Limitations
New Jersey issued new guidance on changes to Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) program that goes into effect on January 1,... Continue reading→
12 Commercial Property Upgrades Tenants are Looking For
Commercial property upgrades will keep your renters happy and ensure they will renew their leases. One of the most effective... Continue reading→
Why You Should Hire a Property Management Firm
Why should you hire a property management firm when you can do the work yourself? There are an ample number... Continue reading→
1099 Forms Are Not Optional – Higher Scrutiny is Coming
The IRS is focusing their attention on 1099 reporting, since it is the agency’s main weapon against under reporting of... Continue reading→
WCRE FOURTH QUARTER 2021 REPORT
MOMENTUM IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY & PHILLY MARKETS STYMIED BY SURGING OMICRON VARIANT Industrial Continues Record-Breaking Run, While Return-to-Office Plans... Continue reading→
Property Managers: Prepare Your Commercial Property for Winter
Changing seasons mean shifting responsibilities. The same methods you use to take care of your commercial properties in summer might... Continue reading→
New Year’s Property Management Checklist from WCRE’s Sam Newman
New Year = Time for the WCRE Property Management Checklist As 2021 quickly ends, we cannot help but to think,... Continue reading→
