We’ve all seen Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). These are modern developments consisting of entire communities, including commercial properties, condominiums, and single-family homes. PUDs are very common these days, but if you’re not familiar with what this living situation looks like, keep reading! We’ll tell you the top things you should know before you buy. Let’s … Read more
A 1031 exchange is a swap of one investment property or parcel of land for another that allows capital gains taxes to be deferred. The term gets its name from the IRS code Section 1031. Before attempting to use Section 1031 for your benefit, you must understand the many moving parts involved. For instance, an … Read more
If you’re a commercial real estate or residential property owner, there may come a time when you need to remove someone from your property – this is where ejectment actions and evictions come in. But what’s the difference between these two terms? In this blog, we’ll dive deep and discuss them in-depth, so you know … Read more
Do you need to improve your soil drainage? Are you not sure what you’re supposed to do with your land or garden after rain? Are you worried that you won’t ever be able to use your land the way you want to because of drainage issues? You’re not alone! Knowing how to improve your soil … Read more
If you have land and are interested in starting a solar farm, it’s doable! But you need to know a few things first. Here’s a look at how to get started. 1. What is a solar farm? A solar farm is a large-scale photovoltaic system (PV system) designed for the supply of merchant power into … Read more
A capital improvement plan (CIP) is just one element of dynamic community planning and fiscal management. It’s a tool that communities can use to ensure their infrastructure and public services improve over a multi-year period. Once this tool is developed, it should be viewed as a working document that must be reviewed and updated annually. … Read more
I’m sure you have heard of impact fees before. Recently they’ve been making headlines. In Boston, marijuana dispensary owners are asking the state to reduce fees that they’re forced to pay to cities and towns to set up their operations. They argue that they have minimal impact on police, fire, and other municipal services. When … Read more
If you’re tired of your boring, flat landscape, it might be time to bring in a little height variation – and this is where building a berm comes in. Berms are mounded hills of dirt. They’re used for aesthetic reasons, but they can also be quite functional in terms of landscaping. If this sounds like … Read more
You’ve likely seen the word “eviction moratorium” or “real estate moratorium” in the news more than once. Most famously, when COVID-19 hit, an eviction moratorium was put in place to prevent landlords from evicting tenants. But a moratorium isn’t a new concept in real estate, even if it’s new to your vocabulary. In this blog, … Read more
In May 2021, the Vineyard Wind project made headlines as the US Department of the Interior’s first “large-scale, offshore wind farm project in the United States.” This project was expected to generate 3,600 jobs and provide enough power for 400,000 homes and businesses. While the Vineyard wind project is the first of its kind in … Read more