Webinar | Virginia Enterprise Zones: Your Guide to Getting in the Zone
Discover the benefits of being located within a Virginia Enterprise Zone. In this presentation, you will learn who is eligible, what grants are available, and how to apply.
Webinar Recording | Cybersecurity in Construction & Real Estate
Learn effective strategies needed to mitigate your financial and IT risks to address the sophisticated ransomware and social engineering attacks facing businesses today.
FinCEN Issues New Reporting Rules for Real Estate Transactions
FinCEN has issued a final rule, effective December 1, 2025, requiring certain real estate professionals to report non-financed residential property transactions involving legal entities or trusts to combat money laundering. The rule targets high-risk transactions used by illicit actors to obscure identities and launder money through the U.S. housing market.
AI in Real Estate: Balancing Innovation and Risks
AI is reshaping the real estate industry, offering unprecedented efficiency and precision. However, while AI brings significant opportunities, it also introduces challenges that must be carefully managed.
AI in Construction: Navigating the Balance Between Risks and Rewards
AI offers incredible opportunities for the construction industry, but it also brings challenges that require careful management. By thoroughly evaluating the risks and rewards, construction companies can unlock AI’s full potential, driving unprecedented innovation and growth in their projects.
PBMares Recognized as a Top 50 Construction Accounting Firm in National Ranking
PBMares earned a spot on Construction Executive’s (CE) annual ranking of influential firms in construction accounting. Read the news release here.
How AI is Transforming the Real Estate Industry
AI is revolutionizing real estate by enhancing property management, market analysis, and transactions. Predictive maintenance and smart building technologies optimize operations, while automated contract management and fraud detection streamline transactions. Despite challenges, AI's potential to add up to $180 billion in value makes it essential for future growth and innovation.
What’s New in Enterprise Zones
Enterprise Zones (EZs) are a key economic development tool, offering tax and monetary incentives to businesses investing in distressed areas. These benefits typically include tax credits, property tax abatements, and sales tax exemptions, which lower the cost of doing business within the zone. Learn more about the state participation, potential benefits, and eligibility requirements.
The Impact of AI on the Construction Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing construction by using real-time data and predictive analytics to optimize resources, forecast trends, and prevent setbacks. This technology modernizes project management, quality control, and design processes, giving firms a competitive edge while driving innovation and efficiency.
What the Realtor Lawsuit Settlement Means for the Real Estate Market
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has settled a major antitrust lawsuit, initiating reforms in real estate transaction practices. This change aims to increase transparency and competitiveness in the market, potentially lowering transaction costs and impacting how properties are bought and sold across the U.S.