EPA’s Ban on TCE and PCE is on Pause—What It Means for Environmental Due Diligence Professionals
Implementation of the EPA’s long-anticipated ban on trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) is now on hold. On January 28, 2025, the...
Due Diligence
Empower your environmental, loan and property due diligence strategies with updates on the newest regulations. You’ll also gain a better perspective on how bankers and lenders approach due diligence to gain a competitive advantage.
New California Legislation Aimed at Addressing Housing Shortages and Wildfire Recovery
California’s housing crisis remains a pressing issue. Gavin Newsom initially set a goal to build 3.5 million housing units by 2025,...
LightBox January CRE Index Rebounds Amid Market Optimism
The LightBox CRE Activity Index reflects a robust rebound in January 2025, underscoring renewed market momentum following the subdued close to...
The Environmental Crisis After Wildfires: Unseen Threats in Recovery
Author: Richard W. White, Research & Development, Environmental Due Diligence, LightBox After the ashes of the Palisades and Eaton Fires fade,...
LightBox Appraisal Index Falls in Q4 After Year-End Volatility
While appraisal volume remained stable throughout most of 2024, the market saw a late-year slowdown amid uncertainty surrounding future rate cuts,...
LightBox Phase I ESA Activity Index Breaks Three-Quarter Streak with Year-End Slowdown
After a strong start to Q4, Phase I ESA activity moderated as the quarter progressed, both due to a typical Q3-to-Q4...