March/April 2008

7090 North Marks, Suite 107, Fresno, CA  93711

 | 559-431-8334 | www.cpawiebe.com
 

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

3-17-08  Filing due date for Corporation tax returns.

4-15-08  Filing due date for 1040 Personal tax returns and 1st Quarter estimates for Corporations and Indivduals.

 

FIRM ANNOUNCEMENT:

Wiebe & Associates is pleased to announce the hiring of P. Phillip Lien. as a Manager. Phil brings with him experiences in business valuations, taxation and financial accounting.

Phil is a graduate of California State University Fresno where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance. In 2004 he received his Certified Public Accountant designation and is a current member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not your grandfather's senior housing -- Current trend features premier health care, luxury

Demographics offer clues to developers and investors as to the next building boom: The U.S. Census Bureau projects that, by 2030, almost one out of every five Americans (some 72 million people) will be 65 or older. This article explains how developers are tapping into the wants and needs of baby boomers by building resort-like facilities with luxury amenities.
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Online deals: The wave of the future

Like every other type of investor, commercial real estate buyers and sellers are doing more business online these days. Transactions over the Web range from the virtual "matchmaking" of buyers and sellers to the actual deal-making process using secure deal rooms. This brief article discusses how online services are revolutionizing the art of the real estate deal.
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De-malling the mall

More investors and developers are viewing aging mall properties not for what they are, but for what they could become -- vibrant mixed-use facilities. This article takes a close look at how large traditional mall owners and smaller commercial developers alike are revamping these underused sites by adding stories and square footage to accommodate residential condominiums, offices, retail and entertainment.
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An overview of overseas investment opportunities

U.S. real estate investors are pursuing deals overseas like never before. This article explores what's driving these investors to buy apartment buildings, shopping centers and industrial parks in faraway lands and offers some tips for others who might want to tap into this lucrative market. An informative sidebar offers three investment options for those who want to ship some dollars overseas.
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Ask the Advisor -- What do I need to know about private REITs?

One of the hottest prospects in the real estate world is the private real estate investment trust (REIT). This article discusses these largely unheard-of real estate funds, which invest in all types of commercial properties. Specifically, it compares private REITs to their public cousins, and it explains why, with the current housing slump, the private variety presents a more stable investment option.
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