by Michael Gerard | Apr 11, 2014 | Blog
Much of the focus in the commercial real estate industry right now has to do with the rebound in the market, how and if deal flow is picking up, the performance of fundamentals, the state of financing and other pressing issues. Has sustainability, or going “green”...
by Michael Gerard | Mar 24, 2014 | Blog
Most of us can’t afford to waste $50,000; or if we can afford to waste this much, the money would be better spent elsewhere, but, when contamination is discovered property owners can find themselves liable for costs associated with investigation and cleanup. Read the...
by Michael Gerard | Mar 12, 2014 | Blog
Do you think it can be difficult to coordinate commercial real estate title services on single-site shopping center or apartment complex? Well, imagine dealing with managing a process to deliver title services, including mineral or mining rights coverage, for a...
by Michael Gerard | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog
Last week, we posted a summary of OCC requirements for environmental due diligence and risk management programs here. In addition to the section specifically concerned with environmental due diligence programs, the handbook includes the following references which...
by Michael Gerard | Feb 28, 2014 | Blog
In August, 2013, the OCC released a Comptroller’s Handbook to provide guidance to bank examiners and bankers concerning safety and soundness in commercial real estate lending. Among other things, the handbook provides details concerning the nature and extent of...
