by Saira Marin | Nov 6, 2022
The city of Fort Myers experienced more than $662 million in residential and commercial damage following Hurricane Ian, according to a citywide damage assessment. The nearly $330 million in commercial damage included 30 buildings that were destroyed and 192 buildings...
by Saira Marin | Oct 20, 2022
While you’ve no doubt heard about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), it may have evaded your sphere of concern as something only relevant to those focused on battling economic inflation or combating climate change. You may want to take a second look, though, as the...
by Saira Marin | Oct 18, 2022
High interest rates are stressful. But don’t expect rising interest rates to break the bank for many apartment investors—even as some are forced to refinance lower interest loans with new, high-interest debt, according to economists. “I don’t perceive there will be a...
by Saira Marin | Oct 16, 2022
If history is any guide, the areas devastated by Hurricane Ian will be rebuilt even bigger than before — but probably with storm-inspired improvements to local infrastructure and building codes. Why it matters: Ravaged communities face increasingly tough decisions...
by Saira Marin | Oct 13, 2022
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Ian churned up the southwest coast of Florida, the devastation of the storm has become clear: more than 120 people dead and an estimated $60B to $70B worth of property damage. Now that search-and-rescue efforts are over, attention...