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Congress Creates Tenant Star But Does Little Else

Green Building Law Update

The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 , S. 535, a portion of this bill was formerly known as the Better Buildings Act of 2015, passed the House of Representatives last week and on April 23rd was presented to the President for signature.

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Commercial Real Estate Recovery To Accelerate In 2014

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) research experts have polished off the firm’s crystal ball and it reveals a clear path to stronger performance expectations for commercial real estate in 2014. JLL is less exuberant on the global leasing market forefront. Demographic dynamics : Demographics will play a stronger role in the U.S.

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Foreign Investment Drives Record U.S. Commercial Real Estate Volumes

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Commercial Real Estate Volumes originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Cross-border transactions increased more than 150 percent year-over-year in 2015 to a record $71.7 The office sector saw triple-digit year-over-year investment increases in 2015, up 126 percent.

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ELFA: June's New Business Up 3 Percent Y2Y

Construction Equipment

The latest Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) showed overall new business volume for June was $10.0 billion, up 3 percent year-over-year from new business volume in June 2015.

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Buying a LEED Certified Building Is Easy But.

Green Building Law Update

In fact we know from the proprietary data of a commercial real estate information company that LEED Certified buildings are being conveyed at a faster pace than the broader commercial real estate market. Finally, a contract of sale should list as a document to be delivered at closing (.

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What a Chicago 2016 Summer Olympics Means for Chicago’s Retail and Restaurant Construction Industry

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I do not anticipate new restaurateurs signing long-term leases for a two-week event. Retail and restaurant construction would most likely start in 2015. What are your thoughts about how the Olympics will affect commercial construction in Chicago? Ditto for restaurants. I say back the bid!

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Promoting Electric Vehicles as Environmental Policy or Corporate Welfare

Green Building Law Update

Maryland residents may be eligible for a one time excise tax credit, up to $3,000.00, when they purchase or lease a qualifying plug-in electric vehicle through June 30, 2017. The rebate is 50% of the purchase and installation price capped for residential at $900, commercial at $5,000, and for retail service stations at $7,500.