Commentary

Qualified Opportunity Zones were created as a provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the act). They were designed to encourage investment and real estate development in distressed communities, by offering significant income tax savings and deferrals for investment in such areas.

Adopting a single method of property identification can alleviate an industry-wide problem.

The tight job market is also putting pressure on wages because small firms experience a double whammy as bigger firms can pay more putting even greater pressure on what tiny companies can afford.

Retail isn't dead, but the way Americans shop, dine and move about is barely recognizable from just a decade ago.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1,000 construction workers died on the job in 2017, down slightly from the previously recorded year.

The ground-swell among investors to bring more diversity into the boardroom has yet to produce term or director age limits that would enable the introduction of more females and other diverse candidates.

As work and workers evolve, the profession takes on a more strategic—and critical role—in managing all aspects of that experience.

How will any Federal Reserve action impact the cost of capital and cap rates? Jonathan Hipp takes a closer look in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> column on the subject.