Markets Telephone Seminars

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation BenefitsReal estate is a relationship business. Without developing techniques to foster long-term business relationships, you cannot succeed in the new age of global competition. Studies conclude that effective networking both face-to-face or via the Internet is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the  more...

Best Practices in Networking and Referral Generation BenefitsReal estate is a relationship business. Without developing techniques to foster long-term business relationships, you cannot succeed in the new age of global competition. Studies conclude that effective networking both face-to-face or via the Internet is not easy even for the seasoned professional. This live audio conference will help you learn the strategies to guide you through the  more...

Extensive Green Roof Design ...ant in the green building marketplace. As with many young markets there are common misconceptions, and like many other green building techniques there is a lot of hype surrounding the design and function of green roofs. This live audio conference will focus on understanding how the components and design of green roof systems contribute to form and function of the roof. We will examine realistic  more...

IRS Form 5471: Information Return for U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations ...markets as a necessity to survive and to grow, more U.S. companies own foreign subsidiaries to conduct foreign operations. Whether you are a growing multinational company with subsidiaries all over the globe, or a small, closely-held company that owns a Canadian subsidiary, you will have to file IRS Form 5471 for every foreign corporation that you own. Although an information return, the Form  more...

Structuring Renewable Energy Projects in Challenging Conditions ... of key sources of debt and equity financing, emphasizing markets for renewable energy projects. Further exercises will explore how to analyze the effects of tax incentives and other public policy support for renewable energy, including how to develop leveraged flip and lease structures. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify risk assessment and mitigation in renewable energy  more...

Real Estate and Land Valuation in Depressed Markets ...market but not commonly applied during active real estate markets. The teleconference will explain underlying valuation theory for these alternative applications using relevant information during the current real estate cycle. Lawyers, lenders, property owners, regulators and government officials need to obtain reliable valuation estimates to support their objectives: eminent domain, equitable  more...

Obtaining Surety Bonds for Construction Projects ...ng contractor failures have raised concerns in the surety markets, however underwriting standards have not materially changed. What has changed is that sureties are more closely scrutinizing contractors' balance sheets and underwriting information to meet these standards and this trend will remain until the construction industry demonstrates real signs of recovery. Sureties have increased their  more...

Assessing and Avoiding Lender Liability Claims: Don't Let Borrowers or Guarantors Turn the Tables ...tsContinued economic uncertainty and unrest in the credit markets has resulted in a dramatic increase in loan defaults and corporate bankruptcy filings. These events have precipitated a resurgence of lender liability claims as borrowers, guarantors and bankruptcy trustees have become more aggressive in asserting such claims in an effort to increase their leverage in workout negotiations and to  more...

A/R Management: Converting Receivables Into Cash ...very (like in a retail store). Unfortunately, competitive markets demand that credit be extended to customers and this is where AR management becomes so important. This teleconference will provide you with industry-proven tactics to enable faster collection of receivables. You will be able to familiarize yourself with essential metrics to enable you to keep your finger on the pulse of your cash  more...

Current Issues Facing Real Estate Lenders: Managing Through the Tidal Wave of Distressed Properties ... a way not experienced since the Great Depression. Credit markets are frozen and financial institutions are under severe distress. Real estate assets are suffering from deflation in value and illiquidity. Tenant distress, soon followed by landlord challenges, will create further deep disruptions. It is critical for financial institutions to fully realize the extent of the distress in the real  more...

Leasing Public Infrastructure ...ing public infrastructure and the impact of the financial markets on these transactions. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to describe common models of financing public infrastructure. - You will be able to review types of infrastructure assets appropriate for leasing. - You will be able to explain lease terms. - You will be able to define traffic risk. Attorneys, developers, municipal  more...

FASB Statement 157 - Fair Value Update on Corporate Asset Valuation ...ed volatility in the financial services industry, capital markets, and global economy. While implementing changes mandated by FAS 157 (ASC 820) has been challenging for many companies - the rule aims to make it easier to communicate value to shareholders. This teleconference will provide an overview of FAS 157 (ASC 820) guidelines, including the definition of fair value, defensive value, and  more...

Current Trends in Carbon Credits and Markets BenefitsThe world of greenhouse gas regulation is increasingly complex. International, national, state and regional greenhouse gas reduction programs typically include carbon offsets or allowances as one of the tools to achieve compliance. This teleconference will help those who are involved with and responsible for climate change programs and compliance to understand the nature, use and value of  more...

Providing Investment Advice to Retirement Plan Participants Without Triggering Liability ...markets highlight the importance of financial literacy. Until recently, retirement plan sponsors have been constrained in the types of investment advice that can be provided to plan participants. Plan sponsors have long wanted to provide the investment advice their participants desire, but without incurring liability for advice given in good faith. This teleconference provides practical advice  more...

Multifamily Project Finance and Development ...forming better than single family, the multifamily credit markets continue to be in turmoil, and raising necessary debt and equity for acquisition, refinancing and development continues to be a challenge, even for well-capitalized owner/developers with good track records and performing or well conceived new projects. The looming 'refinance crisis' for multifamily projects financed with CMBS and  more...

Is Your Insurance Coverage Adequate? ... and third-party insurance available in today's insurance markets; important factors in ensuring coverage for the proper parties (corporate and individual); key considerations in analyzing the proper scope of coverage as related to policy terms, conditions and exclusions; issues relevant to deciding the appropriate amounts of insurance coverage to maintain; and a discussion of alternative  more...

Current Trends in Transit-Oriented Development ...ons in oil, traffic congestion and stagnating real estate markets. TODs are attractive, vibrant communities that include a mix of uses including residential, retail and office within a 5- to 10-minute walk of commuter train stations. Emerging Trends in Real Estate, published by the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers, rated TOD as the best investment in real estate because TODs hold  more...

Strategies Short of Foreclosure: Real Estate Short Sales and Beyond ...merely a fizz, your practice has been affected by slowing markets, the subprime meltdown and the record number of foreclosures. In response, mortgage lenders are increasingly entering into negotiated settlements to accept less money than is owed on a mortgage as an alternative to foreclosure. While the short sale is not a new concept, it has seen increased importance as a means of mitigating a  more...

Mortgage Cocktail: Lessons From the Credit Crisis and What May Be Next ...erspective on the massive forces moving within the credit markets - the genesis of their movements, their direction and their likely consequences. We'll spend some time describing less obvious contributors to the arc of the credit bubble. During the majority of the teleconference, you'll hear about fiscal and monetary solutions to the crisis and the possible regulatory changes as a result of  more...