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Apr, 15

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Fair Market Value: Reclaimed Lumber vs New Lumber

In the construction aisle of a big-box store, a standard 2x4 stud might cost $4.00. But if you walk into an architectural salvage lumber yard, a 2x4 stud harvested

Apr, 08

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Understanding the Capital Stack in Real Estate Development

Clarification: While many search for "tax credits" for donations, the IRS primarily offers a Tax Deduction under Section 170. A deduction lowers your taxable income, which in turn lowers

Apr, 01

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Understanding the Capital Stack in Real Estate Development

Every building you see—from a skyscraper to a suburban strip mall—is built on a foundation of money. In the industry, we visualize this funding structure as a layer cake

Mar, 25

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How Does C-PACE Financing Work for Commercial Properties?

For decades, commercial property owners faced a difficult choice: spend capital on energy efficiency upgrades to lower operating costs, or keep that capital liquid for core business operations. Often,

Mar, 18

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Fair Market Value Appraisal Methods for Used Building Materials

The phrase "Fair Market Value" (FMV) is the cornerstone of the non-cash charitable contribution deduction. But what does it actually mean? The IRS defines FMV as "the price that

Mar, 11

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Creating a Winning Commercial Deconstruction Waste Management Plan

In the world of commercial real estate, data is king. You don't just build a building; you document it. The same rigor is now being applied to the removal

Mar, 04

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Where to Donate Building Materials for a Tax Credit

One of the most common questions property owners ask after deciding to deconstruct is, "Where does all this stuff go?" You have piles of old-growth lumber, stacks of bricks,

Feb, 25

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Audit Risk: Managing Non-Cash Charitable Contributions

Let's address the elephant in the room: Does claiming a large tax deduction for donated building materials increase your risk of an IRS audit? The honest answer is: It

Feb, 18

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Best Deconstruction Contractors for Residential Teardowns

Deciding to tear down a home is a major financial and emotional decision. Once you have decided to deconstruct rather than demolish, the next hurdle is finding the right

Feb, 11

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DBSP 4-to-1 Donation Benefit Program Application: How to Apply

For developers and property owners, the "4-to-1" ratio is the golden metric of deconstruction. It refers to the potential return on investment where, for every $1 spent on the