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National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Chapman & Valley	The Sublease Overhang: A 124 Million Sq. Ft. Headache When will vacancy rates return to normal and asking rents stop falling? The answer very much depends on how quickly the office market can clear out a whopping 124 million sq. ft. of sublease space -- about 25% of the total available space nationwide.
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Thomas Bisacquino	A Much-Needed Morale Boost For more than a year, organizations representing commercial real estate owners pressed for enactment of The Terrorism Insurance Act of 2002. The bill, signed into law by President George W. Bush late last year, gives the industry a shot of optimism needed for a faster recovery.
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Anthony Downs	Don't Expect a Turnaround In the Property Markets in 2003 2002 was by no means a true recession year. Nevertheless, most Americans -- and many commercial real estate professionals -- view the economy in a negative light.
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Joe Gose	Energy: Balance Sheets Get A Charge from Conservation Rising energy costs and a heightened environmental awareness have forced owners of office buildings to scrutinize their energy consumption like never before.
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Jim Popp	Knowing When To Appeal a Tax Bill Many owners ask, "Should I file a property tax appeal?" If your property is not valued by the tax authorities at its market value, the answer is definitely "yes."
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Mike Fickes	Pension Funds Plan to Plow $14B into Real Estate in 2003 Occupancy may be down and sale prices high in many property types, but pension funds have big plans for buying commercial real estate in 2003.
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Chapman & Valley	Rational Exuberance? Late last year, as conditions in the office sector declined and price tags for buildings continued to rise, industry pundits warned of a possible investment bubble. Still, it looks like the bubble remains more of a threat than a present danger.
This Old House Anne Krueger	Common Ground What homeowners and home-buyers need to know about easements that give others use of your property
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2003 Thayne Needles	Review the Fundamentals of Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges Taxpayers planning to sell, purchase, or construct real property should review the possibility of conducting an Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 like-kind exchange to defer the incurrence of federal and general state income taxes on the capital gain.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2003 Pollack & Bellotti	Taming Your Taxes Consider market factors to help lower property taxes.
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