RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 19, 2019) – Attorney T. Carlton Younger, III (“Carl”) has joined the commercial real estate law firm, Longleaf Law Partners. Younger will advise real estate owners, developers and businesses on a variety of commercial real estate matters. “With extensive experience in legal negotiations as well as complex business litigation, Carl is an excellent addition to our team at Longleaf Law,” said Jamie McCaskill, managing partner at the firm. “He is already proving […]
Keep Your Properties From Becoming Obsolete
Even when the commercial real estate market is hot, wise investors keep an eye on local and global market shifts, vacancy rates in their communities, and other dynamics that impact the value and marketability of their existing properties. For example, retail space is particularly susceptible to obsolesce, as evidenced by the traditional enclosed shopping malls of the past. Across the country, malls are sitting vacant as consumers show preference for open-air and mixed-use retail spaces, […]
Exploring Target Opportunity Zones for Real Estate Investment
Investors are eyeing the tax advantages of investing in Target Opportunity Zones, a new vehicle established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The law allows taxpayers to defer capital gains taxes on profits from the sale of any property until 2026 and reduce that tax payment by up to 15%, among other provisions. Opportunity Zones have the potential to open up a sizable new sector within the real estate investment market. The program encourages investment […]
2019 Emerging Trends in Real Estate
Each year, PwC and the Urban Land Institute survey investors, developers, property companies, lenders, brokers and consultants to get a forecast on real estate, development and capital markets for the year ahead. Emerging Trends in Real Estate® is now in its 40th year of publication with the 2019 report. We’re pleased to see a positive outlook for the South Atlantic region, with investment opportunities expected to remain strong in markets like Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte and Atlanta. […]
