Earlier this month, I enjoyed the distinct pleasure of attending the ninth annual Real Estate and Law (REAL) Symposium held at Stanford Law School. The REAL Symposium is a joint program presented by the Real Property Law Section of the California Lawyers Association, which was formerly part of the State Bar … [Read More...] about Thoughts on the impact of blockchain on the future of real estate transactions
Main Content
Recent Articles
California Association of Realtors highlights new legislation affecting real estate in 2020
The California Association of Realtors (“CAR”) is one of the largest professional groups in the United States, numbering over 200,000 members. … [Read More...] about California Association of Realtors highlights new legislation affecting real estate in 2020
Final Opportunity Zone regulations released
Regular readers of this blog may remember that I have posted here occasionally about the Opportunity Zone program since it was enacted into law … [Read More...] about Final Opportunity Zone regulations released
other articles
California goes all in to limit local opposition to ADUs
Entering a new decade, California is primed to implement several bills signed into law at the end of 2019 that seem poised to turbocharge the trend of making accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) less expensive, easier … [Read More...] about California goes all in to limit local opposition to ADUs
Housing crisis-inspired policy goals now at loggerheads in Palo Alto
Once again, the chronic and acute shortage of housing in California takes center stage in this week’s blog, as has happened so many times over the past several years. This time, the spotlight is on Palo Alto, whose … [Read More...] about Housing crisis-inspired policy goals now at loggerheads in Palo Alto
IRS issues final safe harbor rules for rental real estate owners to take the 20% qualified business income deduction under Section 199A
Real property-related tax questions have long been a mainstay of this blog. Since being passed into law in late 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its sections relating to investment in commercial real estate have … [Read More...] about IRS issues final safe harbor rules for rental real estate owners to take the 20% qualified business income deduction under Section 199A