South Florida Hurricane Preparedness for Property Owners Is Your Property Ready? The Lee & Associates South Florida team has helped property owners navigate storm preparation for years. From building readiness to tenant communication and vendor coordination, we’re here to help you prepare with confidence. While hurricanes and tropical storms are an annual reality for our region, the difference between a manageable disruption and a major financial loss often comes down to preparation completed long before a…
The SBA Loan Shake-Up – What Buyers (and Sellers) Should Know
The SBA Loan Shake-Up 2025: What Buyers (and Sellers) Should Know November 3, 2025 This year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has rolled out sweeping updates to its flagship 7(a) and 504 loan programs, reshaping how small businesses finance commercial real estate purchases. Combined with temporary interruptions caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown, these changes are affecting lending patterns and timelines across the country. For South Florida business owners and sellers, understanding…
Major Tax-Law Victory Protects 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
Major Tax Law Victory: 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges Protected Under New Legislation August 27, 2025 Among broad reaching provisions of recent legislation signed into law on July 4th, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) permanently preserves 1031 like-kind exchanges and 721 UPREIT/tax-deferred transactions, providing commercial real estate investors with long-term certainty for property swaps and portfolio optimization. This is a huge win for property owners who rely on 1031 Exchanges to defer capital…
Unlock Hidden Tax Savings For Your Commercial Property
Big News for Commercial Property Owners: New Legislation Supercharges Cost Segregation Benefits July 10, 2025 A major legislative win for property owners includes provisions that significantly amplifies the benefits of Cost Segregation for commercial real estate owners. On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, marking a significant shift in U.S. tax policy. Among its many provisions, the law permanently reinstates 100% bonus depreciation for qualified…