Monthly Archives: November 2009

THE REAL ESTATE BUBBLE

By now, if someone doesn’t know that real estate has declined in value, by a substantial amount, from its highs in 2007, they have just awoken from a three year sleep. There is no doubt that there was a real … Continue reading

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DEVELOPERS WIN-PRIVATE OWNERS LOSE

On November 24, 2009 the New York Court of Appeals ruled 6-1 that it is lawful for the State to seize private property for use by private developers. This case involves taking, though eminent domain, private property to turn over … Continue reading

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NET LEASED PROPERTIES

NET LEASED PROPERTIES ©2009 Lloyd D. Hanford, Jr., MAI Long term, net leased properties have long been the darlings of the real estate investment world, particularly among the smaller investors. However, years of observing that market suggests that these investments … Continue reading

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