Architectural Design Considerations for a Post Pandemic World
Let’s look at architectural design considerations for a post pandemic world. Are you tired of hearing about the “New Normal”?... Continue reading→
Tips for Comparing Parking Lot Paving Proposals
When reviewing a parking lot paving proposals or maintenance project, the following tips will help ensure you are receiving comparable... Continue reading→
Reopening a Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown
Let’s look at what liabilities to consider when reopening a business after the coronavirus shutdown. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic... Continue reading→
Does Going Solar in 2020 Still Make Sense?
People often ask me, Does going solar in 2020 still make sense? There are three (3) significant changes that will... Continue reading→
Commercial HVAC Tips for Spring
Hutchinson has helped put together some commercial HVAC tips for Spring for clients of Wolf Commercial Real Estate. With the... Continue reading→
Rent is Due But When Will it Be Paid – A Landlord’s Perspective
In a time already referred to as the “retail apocalypse”, the novel coronavirus has brought much of the retail industry... Continue reading→
How to Ensure Forgiveness of Your PPP Loan
Now that you have PPP funds, we at Abo and Company want to point out certain steps you should take... Continue reading→
Architectural Walls in a Post Coronavirus World
How our work environments and the use of architectural walls will change due to the COVID‐19 pandemic is changing daily... Continue reading→
Key Income Tax Provisions in the CARES Act
Let’s look at the key income tax provisions in the CARES Act. While a great deal of attention has been... Continue reading→
Eight Signs that Architectural Walls Might be a Great Fit for Your Office
Let’s explore architectural walls. Architectural walls create spaces that you need for today and tomorrow. The open transparent space attracts... Continue reading→
(COVID-19 Update) Implications for Landlord-Tenant Relationships
In light of COVID-19 and the evolving climate resulting therefrom, Commercial and Residential Landlords are being presented with difficult decisions... Continue reading→
Optional Standard Mileage Rate for Business Use of an Automobile
The IRS has announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of an automobile (including vans, pickup trucks... Continue reading→
Bankruptcy Provisions in Commercial Leases
Let’s examine what you need to know about bankruptcy provisions in commercial leases. Each property is unique and every relationship... Continue reading→
Commercial Real Estate Tax Deduction Restrictions
It’s 2020! Let’s take a quick look at some recent tax law changes affecting commercial real estate tax deduction restrictions.... Continue reading→
Storm Drain Inlet Repair
Let’s look at the importance of Storm Drain Inlet Repair. Inlets, also known as catch basins or storm drains, are... Continue reading→
Remedies for Purchase and Sale Agreement Breaches
Let’s look at remedies for purchase agreement breaches and sale agreement breaches. What happens when a commercial contract buyer fails... Continue reading→
Philadelphia Adopts Building Energy Efficiency Tuneups Requirement
Philadelphia is recently adopted an energy efficiency tuneups requirement for buildings over 50,000 square feet. Beginning in 2021, under a... Continue reading→
People-Centric Change Management
People don’t change for policies or procedures, and they don’t change because they read a brochure. Rather, people change for... Continue reading→
Common Commercial Leasing Mistakes
Let’s look at 10 common commercial leasing mistakes and how to avoid them. Commercial leasing transactions are among the longest... Continue reading→
Does Your Business Have Equipment Breakdown Insurance?
Let’s take a look at equipment breakdown insurance. Companies need safe and working equipment to operate efficiently and generate revenue.... Continue reading→
Avoiding Exposure for Commercial Real Estate Developers
Commercial real estate developers and owners of recently completed development projects should be aware of a few things that can... Continue reading→
Just What is Title Insurance Anyway
What is title insurance? Title insurance has been around for hundreds of years, yet most people still do not truly... Continue reading→
HOME SWEET HOME FOR OFFICE DESIGN – RIGHT HERE AT COFCO
With many of us spending so much time at work, Office Design is changing. Office Design is beginning to look... Continue reading→
Depreciation Tax Breaks: Time to Take Advantage
100% first-year bonus depreciation is available for qualified new and used property that is acquired and placed in service in... Continue reading→
Winter Weather and Its Impact On Your Business
Winter weather is unpredictable and can have a large impact on your business. While maintaining business operations is always at... Continue reading→
Lightning Safety for Outdoor Workers
Let’s look at lightning safety for your outdoor workforce. Although about 90 percent of people struck by lightning survive, these... Continue reading→
Understanding New Jersey Liquor Licenses
Let’s examine the changing landscape of New Jersey liquor licenses. There is no denying the restaurant industry and retail sectors... Continue reading→
Commercial Building Life Expectancy Isn’t What It Once Was
Building life expectancy isn’t what it used to be. What to do with obsolete commercial buildings and how to prevent... Continue reading→
Landlord Issues from Tenant Bankruptcies
After a spring frenzy to negotiate rent deferrals, abatements and lease amendments, retailers and other commercial tenants are seeking, in... Continue reading→
7 Insurance Policies for Small Business
Let’s examine the typical insurance policies for small business. With so many different types of insurance to choose from, it... Continue reading→
How to Get the Most Out of Your Office Space
Let’s look at How to Get the Most Out of Your Office Space. There’s nothing worse than working in a... Continue reading→
Fire Protection Impairment Programs
An uncontrolled fire can be extremely damaging to your organization, and while a fire protection system may be able to... Continue reading→
Why You Need a Phase I ESA and a Preliminary Assessment Report in New Jersey
I’m buying a commercial or industrial property in New Jersey, and I’ve been told I need an ASTM Phase I... Continue reading→
Benefits of Stamped Asphalt on Commercial Properties
Stamped asphalt crosswalks and entrances can instantly enhance the appearance of your commercial or residential property. The stamping process is... Continue reading→
The Risks of Vacant Construction Sites
Theft, trespassing, fires or other losses are constant threats on vacant construction sites. Losses might include not only the value... Continue reading→
Is It Time to Refresh or Expand Your Space?
Your business is growing and you like your current location, so you’ve decided to renew your lease and either refresh... Continue reading→
New Proposed Regulations for Qualified Opportunity Zones
The second round of proposed regulations issued on April 17, 2019 provide additional guidance on some of the questions and... Continue reading→
Like-Kind Exchanges (1031 Exchanges) and Tax Law Changes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made tax law changes that affected virtually every business and individual in this... Continue reading→
Open Office Etiquette
The open office presents some etiquette concerns. Let’s examine Policies, Protocol and Politeness as it relates to the open office... Continue reading→
Protecting Vacant Real Estate
In a time when layoffs and foreclosures are widespread, your firm may be forced to manage vacant real estate. The insurance... Continue reading→
Best Practices for Proper Asphalt Parking Lot Maintenance
Let’s look at the best practices for proper asphalt parking lot maintenance. The four most precious assets associated with a... Continue reading→
Preventing the Most Common Cause of Property Loss
Whether you count your career in months, years or decades…it doesn’t take much time to see this pattern: the overwhelming... Continue reading→
Avoid Lawsuits with Good Tenant Relationships
The best way to avoid lawsuits from tenants is by creating and maintaining good tenant relationships. Investing the time and... Continue reading→
Office Space Decommissioning – The Overlooked Embedded Cost of Moving
This article talks about how important Office Space Decommissioning is when moving to a new space. Here’s a secret that... Continue reading→
A Tenant for Your Commercial Rooftops-Commercial Rooftop Solar Installations
Can rooftop solar installations increase the profitability of your commercial buildings? Lets explore your options. Experts say the US is... Continue reading→
Is Real Property Subject to NJ Sales & Use Tax?
Is the new construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of Real Property subject to NJ Sales & Use Tax? While we... Continue reading→
Federal Opportunity Zones in Southern New Jersey
On October 19, the U.S. Treasury Department issued proposed regulations for the federal Opportunity Zone tax incentive program created under... Continue reading→
Are Letters of Intent a Good Idea?
Commercial real estate players use letters of intent (LOIs) or term sheets all the time. Buyers and tenants present offers... Continue reading→
How to Increase Productivity
Let’s look at how to increase productivity at work. So many tasks, so little time. Do you ever complete your workday... Continue reading→
Land Development Strategies
Let’s explore land development strategies for getting the best result with the least pain. Rest easy… I’m not writing this to... Continue reading→
Big Changes for Solar in NJ for 2019
There are two big changes for solar in NJ for 2019 including the end of the SREC program and the... Continue reading→
NJEDA Small Business Financing Programs
Let’s look at some of the NJEDA small business financing programs. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“NJEDA”) is an... Continue reading→
Adequate Due Diligence for Commercial Properties
How do you know if you have done Due Diligence for Commercial Properties? I hear statements like the one below all... Continue reading→
Treasury Department Issues Federal Opportunity Zone Regulations
On October 19, the U.S. Treasury Department issued the much-anticipated proposed federal opportunity zone regulations for the federal Opportunity Zone... Continue reading→
Parking Lot Tips for Business Owners
Lets look at Parking Lot Tips for Business Owners. American Asphalt Company has been supplying and paving South Jersey since 1903. They... Continue reading→
Wire Fraud in Commercial Real Estate
Let’s examine Wire Fraud in Commercial Real Estate and how you can avoid it. No industry is exempt from cyber crime, and... Continue reading→
Accounting Implications for Leasing Equipment
For companies with tight cash flow, leasing equipment (computer and other office) is often more desirable than installment purchasing. It... Continue reading→
Market Value and Replacement Cost
Do you know the market value and replacement cost of your commercial building? In today’s article we discuss market value... Continue reading→
Economic Incentives Influence Commercial Real Estate Decisions
Let’s explore Economic Incentives in commercial real estate. Businesses move to new locations for a variety of reasons including but... Continue reading→
Tenant Improvements and Betterments
Let’s explore how Tenant Improvements and Betterments impact insurance. Suppose that a landlord leases a storefront to a retailer that... Continue reading→
