Real Estate

Market cycles don’t wait — neither should you. Withum’s Real Estate Services Team helps owners, operators, real estate developers, and property managers turn complexity into advantage – unlocking cash flow, de-risking deals, and accelerating growth. We fuse real estate sector know-how with audit quality, tax strategy, and innovative advisory recommendations. For more than 50 years, we’ve helped portfolios perform in any market. Let’s build what’s next.

Our Real Estate Industry Expertise

Real Estate Industry Challenges and Trends

Strong cash flow is an important asset for real estate companies.  The implementation of a cost segregation study can result in less tax in the earlier years of a project and, therefore, additional cash flow.  Learn how to take advantage of this effective planning tool.

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The industry has experienced downsizing of staff and c-suite retirements over the past few years.  However, the need for high-quality real estate accounting and finance support remains.  Outsourced accounting and finance roles are cost-effective and efficient.

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Staying one step ahead of cybercriminals is a constant battle. Proprietary tenant information, wire transfers and network-enabled building management systems are high-risk areas for real estate companies. When compromised, the fallout can be costly. Don’t let your company fall victim.

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Recent legislation provides additional opportunities for tax savings and deferrals. Refer to our FAQs for Real Estate Developers and new legislation on opportunity zones.

Location, location, location; where your employees are located now plays a much smaller role in the current business environment thanks to the ability to work remotely. Ensuring your team has the necessary cloud and collaboration tools is vital to staying efficient and productive.

Digital Workplace Solutions

Real Estate Insights

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Understanding the Financial Framework Behind Vacation Ownership

Vacation ownership is often sold as an experience, and in many ways, that is exactly what it is. Owners are buying future vacations, flexibility, familiarity, and the comfort of returning to a place they know and enjoy. But behind that experience is a financial structure that must work year after year if the property is…

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Accounting for Real Estate Held for Sale

Real estate professionals and investors will inevitably encounter situations where selling a property becomes necessary. The classification and accounting treatment can significantly impact their financial statements. ASC 360, under US GAAP, requires that long-lived assets be classified as held for sale in the period in which all of the held-for-sale criteria are met. Once all…

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IRS Issues Guidance on 100% Depreciation for Commercial Real Estate

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released interim guidance in Notice 2026-16, outlining a major new tax incentive for the manufacturing sector. The guidance implements a 100% special depreciation allowance under IRC §168(n) for certain commercial real property classified as Qualified Production Property (QPP). This provision—enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…

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From Arrival to Farewell: Crafting a Memorable Hotel Stay

A great hotel stay is not just about clean rooms or friendly service. Guests today want to feel welcome and cared for. Whether they travel for work or fun, they want the stay to feel easy and personal. The best hotels make guests feel comfortable from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave….

Real Estate Accounting Services

Tax-Motivated
  • Real estate professional compliance and advice
  • Like-kind exchange strategies
Deal-Related
  • Strategic planning
  • Acquisition and disposition due diligence
  • Deal structuring
  • Debt restructuring
  • UPREIT and DownREIT Transactions, Structures, and Workouts
Compliance-Related
  • Lease analysis and review
  • Accounting for leases (ASC 842)
  • Tax reform and tangible property regulations compliance
  • PILOT programs and abatement municipal agreements
  • New markets, low-income housing and historic tax credits
  • Cost certifications
  • Special purpose audits
  • REIT Tax Compliance

Real Estate Advisory Services

Advisory Solutions
Operational Assistance
Affordable Housing
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
  • Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  • New Market Tax Credit (NMTC)
  • Advisory Services for Affordable Housing Projects
2026 Real Estate Market Report

2026 Annual Real Estate Market Report

The real estate landscape is evolving quickly – and our 2026 Real Estate Market Report provides valuable information to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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Real Estate Industry Involvement

Withum’s Real Estate specialists are proud members of the below national, regional and local organizations.

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Connect with Our Real Estate Leaders

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Partner, Practice Leader, Real Estate
East Brunswick, NJ
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Partner, Practice Leader, Real Estate
Princeton, NJ – Corporate Headquarters
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Partner, Team Leader, Affordable Housing
East Brunswick, NJ
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Partner, Team Leader, Real Estate – Strategic Tax Planning
East Brunswick, NJ
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Partner, Market Leader, Audit Services and Team Leader, Real Estate
New York, NY
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Partner
East Brunswick, NJ
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Partner, Team Leader, Real Estate – Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services
Princeton, NJ – Corporate Headquarters
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Partner, Team Leader, Hospitality
Orlando, FL

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