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2025 Commercial Real Estate Forecast: Cautious Optimism as the Industry Looks Ahead
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February 24, 2026
1031 Exchange Expenses: How to Avoid Taxable Boot in CRE Deals
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
February 24, 2026
1031 Exchange Expenses: How to Avoid Taxable Boot in CRE Deals

Learn how to successfully navigate 1031 exchanges, avoid taxable boot, and protect your clients’ equity with strategies that maximize tax-deferral benefits in real estate transactions.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
Case Study
February 18, 2026
Stronger Systems, Improved Outcomes: IT Transformation
  • Real Estate
  • Managed IT Services, Technology
February 18, 2026
Stronger Systems, Improved Outcomes: IT Transformation

CBIZ delivered cloud-first modernization with Azure and Intune, reducing IT overhead while improving scalability, security, and user experience.

  • Real Estate
  • Managed IT Services, Technology
Article
February 17, 2026
New York City Short-Term Rentals and Hotel Taxes: What Owners Should Know
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
February 17, 2026
New York City Short-Term Rentals and Hotel Taxes: What Owners Should Know

Learn how a recent New York City tax ruling affects short-term rentals and when apartment stays can trigger hotel taxes for real estate owners.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
Article
February 03, 2026
Opportunity Zones 2.0: What Real Estate Professionals Should Know
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
February 03, 2026
Opportunity Zones 2.0: What Real Estate Professionals Should Know

Opportunity Zones 2.0 introduces permanent incentives, extended deferrals, and reporting updates. Learn more about OZ 2.0 tax benefits.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
Article
January 27, 2026
Charging Ahead: IRS Ruling Clarifies How REITs Can Monetize Storage Amenities Without Jeopardizing Qualification
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
January 27, 2026
Charging Ahead: IRS Ruling Clarifies How REITs Can Monetize Storage Amenities Without Jeopardizing Qualification

A new IRS ruling clarifies how storage REITs can offer EV charging and amenities while maintaining qualifying income and REIT compliance.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
Article
January 20, 2026
Office-to-Residential Conversion Strategies for CRE Leaders
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
January 20, 2026
Office-to-Residential Conversion Strategies for CRE Leaders

Discover strategies for converting offices to residential use, maximizing returns and tax benefits with guidance from real estate tax advisors.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax
Article
January 14, 2026
2026 Real Estate Tax Opportunities for Investors and Property Owners
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
January 14, 2026
2026 Real Estate Tax Opportunities for Investors and Property Owners

New federal tax changes offer real estate investors major opportunities in 2026, including bonus depreciation, opportunity zone incentives and new property deductions.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
Article
January 06, 2026
Maximizing CRE Cash Flow with Cost Segregation Studies
  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
January 06, 2026
Maximizing CRE Cash Flow with Cost Segregation Studies

Increase cash flow and tax savings for commercial real estate with a cost segregation study and bonus depreciation under new OBBBA rules.

  • Real Estate
  • Business Tax, Specialized Tax, Tax
Article
December 08, 2025
How Mamdani’s 2026 Housing Policies May Reshape NYC Real Estate
  • Real Estate
December 08, 2025
How Mamdani’s 2026 Housing Policies May Reshape NYC Real Estate

Explore Zohran Mamdani’s 2026 NYC housing plan, covering rent control, affordable housing, and guidance for owners and investors.

  • Real Estate
Case Study
December 03, 2025
Driving Shareholder Confidence Through Executive Compensation Governance
  • Real Estate
  • Compensation Consulting, Human Capital Management
December 03, 2025
Driving Shareholder Confidence Through Executive Compensation Governance

Understand how Executive Compensation Governance impacts business decisions and promotes transparency in compensation practices.

  • Real Estate
  • Compensation Consulting, Human Capital Management
Article
December 02, 2025
Proposed REIT Tax Rule Could Boost Foreign Investment in 2026
  • Real Estate
December 02, 2025
Proposed REIT Tax Rule Could Boost Foreign Investment in 2026

The new REIT regulations remove the look-through rule for domestically controlled REITs. Learn how this change simplifies FIRPTA compliance and impacts investors.

  • Real Estate
Article
November 19, 2025
Post-Election Outlook: How City Results Will Shape Real Estate
  • Real Estate
November 19, 2025
Post-Election Outlook: How City Results Will Shape Real Estate

Discover how the 2025 local election results in NYC, LA, Chicago, Boston, and Miami may reshape real estate returns and investor strategies in 2026.

  • Real Estate
Article
November 11, 2025
Why the $250,000/$500,000 Home Sale Exclusion Threatens Your Gains
  • Real Estate
November 11, 2025
Why the $250,000/$500,000 Home Sale Exclusion Threatens Your Gains

The $250,000/$500,000 home sale exclusion no longer reflects today’s market. Learn why updating it is vital for homeowners and real estate investors.

  • Real Estate
Article
November 05, 2025
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal: Control Property Expense
  • Real Estate
  • State & Local Tax, Tax
November 05, 2025
Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeal: Control Property Expense

Reduce your real estate tax burden. Learn how to challenge property assessments and navigate appeals to lower annual taxes with CBIZ’s expert guidance.

  • Real Estate
  • State & Local Tax, Tax
Article
October 29, 2025
High-Stakes Succession Planning for Real Estate Leaders
  • Real Estate
  • Talent Solutions
October 29, 2025
High-Stakes Succession Planning for Real Estate Leaders

Discover how succession planning for real estate leaders can maintain leadership continuity and protect your company’s legacy with clear, actionable strategy.

  • Real Estate
  • Talent Solutions

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