Love it or hate it, “Green” is here to stay, and it is having a tremendous impact on all types of real estate agreements and buildings.

Whether you are dealing with existing structures, renovations or new construction, “Green” may be playing an important and often silent role.   From leases and mortgages, to insurance policies and lender requirements, “Green” may be an unseen property issue that can dramatically affect your building’s value, performance and the bottom line.

Green Leasing.  Learn about the tremendous benefits for both owners and tenants when you sign a Green Lease. Read our featured blog article about Green Leases.

Green Due Diligence.  Failure to know the status of a green project or rating may impact the future value of the asset.  Or worse yet, it may obligate you to measures you were not expecting.

Green Valuation.  Many building owners claim their buildings are more energy efficient and for that they charge a premium.  Are you taking the steps you need to verify that information?  Some “Green” buildings actually use more energy than “Non-green” buildings.

Green Ratings.  What is the value of a LEED designation?  What are the responsibilities?  What are the liabilities?

Green Litigation.  Are you prepared to defend your property purchase or “green initiative” when challenged in court?

Green Incentive Reductions.  Being “Green” can have great value in terms of incentives, but what happens when the foundation for those incentives is called into question by others?