How can real estate developers and investors make substantial positive change in the places in which they build? It’s a vexing question that luckily has numerous answers. You just need to know where to look. Be direct and honest Let's face it, you're not going to be able to please all the people all the time. As an individual investor or developer, your project's scope … [Read more...] about Striving for impact.
Opportunity zones
Can Opportunity Zones provide opportunity?
Since the first New Deal housing policies emerged in the 1930s, governments from the municipal level all the way up to the federal government have sought ways to help alleviate the lack of affordable in this country. While there have been many successes, there have also been notable missteps. Infamous projects like Queensbridge in New York City and Cabrini Green in Chicago … [Read more...] about Can Opportunity Zones provide opportunity?
Fighting gentrification.
Fighting gentrification with socially conscious capital investments Anyone paying even cursory attention to the real estate markets over the past ten years would think that things are going pretty well. Many metro areas, from San Jose to Tampa, are seeing substantial home value growth with many parts of the country hitting double-digits. However, with growth comes growing … [Read more...] about Fighting gentrification.
Opportunity Zones for everyone.
Opportunity Zone funds are a hot topic in the real investment world. These funds appeared as a result of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This legislation included a provision that designated 8,700 census tracts in the United States as Opportunity Zones - areas with less than average direct investment and economic growth. Investing in these zones offers interested parties a … [Read more...] about Opportunity Zones for everyone.