Innocent landowner loses big

Article Abstract:

A recent study on commercial real estate transactions indicated that up to 80% of the transactions could not qualify for a 'innocent landowner purchaser' defense under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). It was estimated that some 805 transactions were held potentially liable under the CERCLA. Brokers, landowners and developers should carefully consider the implications of CERCLA in their transactions.

Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Land use, Landowners, Liability for condition and use of land

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The key issues behind Japanese disinvestment of U.S. real estate in the 1990s

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The 1980s saw the massive trend of Japanese businesses toward establishing US real estate investments. However, in 1993, actual disinvestment by these businesses was felt. Japanese investors have also been noted to be more inclined toward restructuring their assets. However, the trend is not seen to discourage most Japanese investors from keeping their assets.

Analysis, Japan, Investments, Corporations, Disinvestment, Corporations, Japanese

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The US apartment market: risk and reward tradeoffs

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Issues are presented concerning the factors which are driving the demand for apartments. The influence on demand of supply characteristics, lifestyle improvements, investment considerations and the popularity of multifamily housing is discussed.

Supply and demand, Apartments

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