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Dirt and Dollars

Welcome to Dirt and Dollars, a blog delivering timely, practical commentary on the legal and business issues shaping real estate development and investment across asset classes. Our firm already brings you dedicated coverage of commercial real estate finance, multifamily, banking and lending, and retail and shopping centers. For everything else, there’s Dirt and Dollars. From industrial and logistics facilities to mixed-use projects, office buildings, hospitality ventures, and ground-up developments, this blog covers the deals, strategies, and regulatory considerations that keep these projects moving forward.

Whether you’re a developer, investor, lender, or in-house counsel, our contributors offer real-world insights on the critical issues that drive projects from concept to completion, helping you manage risk and capitalize on opportunities in today’s dynamic market.

Latest Posts

Industrial Outdoor Storage and Zoning: Seven Common Pitfalls for IOS Developers to Avoid

August 25, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

Industrial outdoor storage, often referred to as IOS, has become one of the most closely watched seg...

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Five Provisions to Consider When Negotiating Industrial Outdoor Storage Leases

August 24, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

zoIndustrial outdoor storage (IOS) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing asset classes in commer...

Industrial Outdoor Storage: A Maturing Asset Class

August 20, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

The National Industrial Outdoor Storage Conference hosted by Bisnow in Jersey City, New Jersey, was ...

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REAs 101: The Agreement That Can Override the Lease (and Block Redevelopment)

July 2, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

Many of the most basic aspects of a commercial retail development, including where customers park, h...

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Commercial Real Estate Distress: Practical Tax Considerations for Borrowers and Lenders in Debt-for-Equity Exchanges (Part 3)

June 12, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

Changing market conditions have pushed many real estate borrowers and lenders to rethink how capital...

Debt-for-Equity Exchanges: What to Consider When Your Lender Becomes Your Partner (Part 2)

May 19, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

This is an installment in our series on debt-for-equity exchanges. The first article, “Commercial ...

Commercial Real Estate Distress: An Introduction to Debt-for-Equity Exchanges (Part 1)

May 12, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

Commercial real estate is in a sorting period. The Mortgage Bankers Association estimates roughly $5...

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Hip Hip Hooray, Bonus Depreciation Lives to See Another Day

August 8, 2025 | Finance Industry Blogs

Depreciation plays a crucial role in real estate investing, directly impacting how much income inves...

Dirt and Dollars Contacts

Benjamin C. Coffman
Benjamin C. Coffman

Partner

Louisville, KY

John F. Glass
John F. Glass

Partner

Newark, NJ

New York, NY

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