The Grantor Retained Annuity Trust — How It Works and When Real Estate and Business Owners Should Consider It

The Grantor Retained Annuity Trust — How It Works and When Real Estate and Business Owners Should Consider It

Discover how a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) can help business and real estate owners transfer future asset appreciation to the next generation effectively.

Oct 12, 2026 4 min read
Why Gifting Appreciated Real Estate to Your Children Before You Die Can Cost Them More Than It Saves

Why Gifting Appreciated Real Estate to Your Children Before You Die Can Cost Them More Than It Saves

Discover the tax implications of gifting appreciated real estate to your children versus inheritance, and learn how to make informed estate-planning decisions.

Oct 09, 2026 5 min read
How the Permanent Estate Tax Exemption Changes Planning for Real Estate Investors and Business Owners

How the Permanent Estate Tax Exemption Changes Planning for Real Estate Investors and Business Owners

Discover how the permanent estate tax exemption changes planning for real estate investors and business owners, offering new opportunities for wealth transfer strategies.

Jul 29, 2026 5 min read
What to Consider When Investing in Alternative Investments

What to Consider When Investing in Alternative Investments

Discover essential insights for effectively investing in alternative assets, focusing on manager selection, structure, and portfolio integration for optimal outcomes.

May 22, 2026 3 min read
The Valuation Gap in Private Credit: Why Stable Prices May Not Reflect Current Risk

The Valuation Gap in Private Credit: Why Stable Prices May Not Reflect Current Risk

Explore the valuation gap in private credit, its impact on risk perception, and how to evaluate investments in today's changing market landscape.

May 20, 2026 4 min read
Using 1031 Exchanges to Preserve Real Estate Wealth Across Generations

Using 1031 Exchanges to Preserve Real Estate Wealth Across Generations

Multigenerational estate planning is not only about transferring assets. It is about transferring outcomes.

Apr 27, 2026 3 min read
Technology Impact on Business Valuation Before an Exit

Technology Impact on Business Valuation Before an Exit

For many business owners, valuation is assumed to be a function of revenue, margins, and growth. Technology is often viewed as a supporting detail rather than a value driver. In exit scenarios, that assumption can materially misprice risk.

Apr 10, 2026 3 min read
Questions to Ask Buyers Before Selling Your Business

Questions to Ask Buyers Before Selling Your Business

For many business owners, buyer interest arrives before preparation. A conversation starts. Momentum builds. Assumptions form. By the time questions are asked, leverage may already be shifting.

Apr 03, 2026 3 min read
How Interest Rates Affect Risk and Returns in DST Investments

How Interest Rates Affect Risk and Returns in DST Investments

Interest rate risk is often discussed broadly in real estate, but it takes on a more specific meaning in Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) investments.

Mar 04, 2026 3 min read