Local News
After the November, 2014 elections Austinites know that, at least for now, we’re not going to see a new light rail line take shape. But what is in store for the future of transit in Austin? With the population growing and traffic becoming a serious issue, it’s a big question.
Visit http://buildingatx.com/2015/02/whats-next-for-austin-transit/ to view the full article online.
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National News
The temptation happens often: the deal is done, the ink is dry, the contract is finalized...then someone gets cold feet. Buyers don’t want to buy, sellers don’t want to sell, money gets tight, titles can’t be delivered, etc. What makes breach of commercial real estate contracts unique as opposed to most non-real estate contracts is that every single property is unique.
Visit http://www.natlawreview.com/article/consequences-walking-away-breach-contract-commercial-real-estate to view the full article online.
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If you’ve ever tried to sell a house, you know that it’s only slightly less complex than forging a Middle East peace agreement. You have to deal with contractors, agents, inspectors, mortgage brokers and bankers, all of whom can make North Korea look like pretty darn flexible negotiators. For this reason, many people prefer to buy real estate through real estate investment trusts, which invest in commercial real estate.
Visit http://www.app.com/story/money/personal-finance/2015/02/15/reit/23174069/ to view the full article online.
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Things are starting to simmer in real estate technology. The first phase of technology development in the category, which was primarily focused around listing services for the residential side of the market, has paved the way for industry leaders to broadly reconsider how technology can make their lives better.
Visit http://techcrunch.com/2015/02/10/the-impending-opportunity-in-real-estate-technology/ to view the full article online.
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