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Pundits declaring the death of brick-and-mortar retail ignore an inconvenient fact: Franchises have kept up some brisk annual growth in recent years, and The number of franchise establishments is projected to grow by 1.6 percent, to upwards of 745,000 this year. That kind of expansion appeals to shopping center landlords, as do franchise brand recognition, stable cash flow, well-established audiences and other favorable retail characteristics. The Doughnut Business has been

NY Governor announced an annual property tax surcharge on Secondary Homes in New York. A revenue estimate of $500 million from 13,000 “second homes” with market value of at least $5 million. The lack of further information has spurred wide-ranging conjectures regarding which properties might be subject to the tax and how much they might pay. Based on pied-à-terre tax proposals to estimate potential revenues and highlight areas of uncertainty. Based on the parameters chosen f

[Starting March 1, 2026]: The Residential Real Estate Rule requires certain professionals involved in real estate closings and settlements to submit reports to FinCEN regarding certain non-financed transfers of residential real estate to legal entities or trusts. Significant civil and criminal penalties for failure to report, with potential fines up to $5,000 per violation New Jersey "Mansion Tax" Changes (FY 2026 Budget): The 1% "mansion tax" on properties over $1 million

The number of jobs created in the US grew only modestly in December, as a weak year for the employment market in the world's largest economy drew to a close. Employers added 50,000 jobs in the final month of 2025, according to Labor Department data, which was fewer than expected. But the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%. Job gains last year were the smallest since 2020, when the Covid pandemic led to widespread cuts. Businesses have been operating in an environment marked by

US Leaders have been making headlines regarding Acquiring the Territory of Greenland. Here are the break down of the benefits: Buying Greenland is primarily viewed as a strategic opportunity to secure national defense, economic resources, and future trade dominance in the Arctic. The following are the key potential benefits: Geostrategic Defense: Greenland occupies a central location between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It provides a critical staging ground for miss

REWI Investors Grows Investment Portfolio with Purchase of Multi Unit A REWI Investor who was looking to start buying their 1st investment property has quickly scaled up in under 18 months, after joining REWI Apprentice Program, has acquired 4 units in NC to add to overall portfolio with an existing 11 units with ability to expand to 16 Units. The acquisition has now position the REWI Investor to be financially independent and leave full time job. REWI Investor has hired full