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Environmental Due Diligence

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Erosion Control

Posted on by fromeo

One of the many unfortunate effects of the burst in the housing bubble is an overabundance of partially completed subdivisions and erosion control issues due to lack of maintenance.  In many cases, these subdivisions have been graded and have been left void of any vegetation.  In some cases, they have been partially developed with a…

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Environmental Due Diligence

No substitute for experience when it comes to HUD Project Capital Needs Assessments

Posted on by fromeo

Due to market conditions, the last few years have seen an increase in HUD/FHA loans.  In turn, the need for HUD due diligence reports has increased.  Consultants who have specialized in this area in the past have a backlog of work for several weeks, and in some cases, months.  As the law of supply and…

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Construction | Site Surveys (ALTA)

Erosion Control for Construction Sites

Posted on by fromeo

When a construction project stops or delays, the developer and/or the lender is wise to take proactive steps to prevent erosion.   Once a site is cleared, graded, or any earthwork is completed, the site is more susceptible to erosion.  A pro active approach to maintaining the site and grading conditions is necessary to prevent added…

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