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Editor: David Reiss
Cornell Law School

September 6, 2024

Shaping the NYC Skyline

By David Reiss

David Shamshovich, Camila Almeida, and Brenda Slochowsky just posted an episode of their podcast, Shaping The NYC Skyline. In this episode (mysteriously titled “Uncovering the Whole Elephant: The Evolution of Real Estate” — mysterious, that is, until you listen to … Continue reading

September 26, 2022

How Fintech Cos. May Transform Real Estate Investment

By David Reiss

                I published How Fintech Cos. May Transform Real Estate Investment along with Joseph Bizub and Justin Peralta in Law360. It opens, Until relatively recently, real estate with a small footprint — one-to-four-family … Continue reading

April 10, 2018

Taking Apart The CFPB, Bit by Bit

By David Reiss

Mick Mulvaney’s Message in the CFPB’s latest Semi-Annual Report is crystal clear regarding his plans for the Bureau: As has been evident since the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, the Bureau is far too powerful, and with precious little oversight … Continue reading

February 6, 2018

Investing in Small Commercial Real Estate

By David Reiss

US News & World Report quoted me in How to Invest in Small Business Strength. It reads, in part, Many indicators show the economy is strong, which in turn means small businesses are following suit. Small business financials were at the strongest point … Continue reading