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Steady Optimism Among U.S. Commercial Real Estate Executives, Increased Investor Appetite

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Commercial Real Estate market are reaching new heights since financial giants fell more than five years ago, according to a survey conducted by Akerman LLP, a U.S. Capital availability from a wide range of equity sources also is expected to improve in 2014, with increased activity by institutional forces. real estate market.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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real estate recovery is set to continue into 2014, with investors increasingly looking beyond some of the traditionally popular markets to secondary markets in search of higher yields, according to Emerging Trends in Real EstateĀ® 2014 , co-published by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Posted by Heidi Schwartz .

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Tapping LAā€™s Rooftop Solar Potential Could Benefit Cityā€™s Most Disadvantaged Communities

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The CLEAN LA Solar program allows local commercial property owners to sell solar power generated from rooftops and parking lots back to LADWP at a competitive fixed rate. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Incentives should also be provided to companies hiring disadvantaged workers for the installation of the solar systems, according to the report.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities ā€“ Metro And Global Rankings

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From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). Mobile landed a crown jewel of the commercial aircraft sector with Airbusā€™ decision to put its A320 final assembly line in the city. By Business Facilities Staff. Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising.

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More Commercial Real Estate Execs Expect To Increase Capital Spending Amid Tepid Economic Growth In 2014

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Amid slow-but-steady economic growth, more commercial real estate executives are looking to develop assets and deploy capital in secondary markets to generate returns, according to the 2014 Commercial Real Estate Outlook Survey conducted by KPMG LLP , the U.S. audit, tax and advisory services firm. real estate to increase.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jerseyā€™s Cities

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The grant is not meant to be a substitute for conventional debt and equity financing, and applicants should generally have their primary debt financing in place before applying. By Jonathan Sanders. With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov.

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Commercial and reality television projects are eligible for a cash production grant from 5% to 12.5% The primary objective of the program is to aid in the development, production and commercialization of new or improved products and to foster and stimulate small business in the state. of qualified in-state spending. TAX INCENTIVES.

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