Category: Real Estate

Real Estate

Foreign Investors Must Look before they Leap into the U.S.’s Thriving Real Estate Market by Arthur Dichter, JD, LLM


Posted on October 17, 2017 by Arthur Dichter

Commercial and residential real estate in the U.S. continues to be a safe haven for foreign investors who seek the potential for higher yields and capital preservation than they may receive in their home countries or from portfolio investments. However, the potential upside from an investment in the U.S. real estate market comes with the […]

Post-Hurricane Irma Message for Firm Members


Posted on September 12, 2017 by Joseph Saka

Our Miami, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach offices will officially open tomorrow, Wednesday, September 13.   We are connected and all offices are air conditioned.   The Ft. Lauderdale office should be avoided due to water damage which is already being remediated. Many firm members are still without power and taking care of properties.  We […]

Post-Hurricane Irma Message for Clients


Posted on September 12, 2017 by Joseph Saka

Dear Clients and Friends.   It is our sincerest hope that you weathered Hurricane Irma safely and with minimal or no damage to property.   Our ability to communicate with our clients and co-workers continues to be difficult.  We are currently assessing the extent to which our offices are accessible and operational at all four […]

California Court Limits Application of State’s Franchise Tax on Certain Out-of-State Businesses by Karen A. Lake, CPA


Posted on June 29, 2017 by Karen Lake

A recent decision by the California Superior Court limits the economic nexus the state may assert over certain pass-through entities that have a presence in the state and provides qualifying entities with an opportunity to file a claim for a refund of a previously paid California franchise tax.   The matter of Swart Enterprises, Inc. […]