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Changes in Federal Government Leasing Approach

Colliers

The federal government is the largest owner and occupier of office space in the United States. In 2012, the official “Freeze the Footprint” policy issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed federal agencies to avoid further increases in real estate inventory.

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Scam Ahead

American Apartment Owners Association

Take the major Ponzi case that she worked on, which resulted in a 14-year prison sentence for California businessman David Lincoln Johnson in 2012. Hashimoto told investors that the investment was bulletproof because it was guaranteed by a government contract. But the government contract never existed.

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Portugal’s golden visa in 2025

GuestReady

Initiated in 2012, the Portugal Golden Visa offers a gateway for non-EU nationals to reside, work, and pursue education in Portugal and throughout the European Schengen Zone. In a bid to rejuvenate the less densely populated regions of the country, the Portuguese government rolled out several modifications to the programme in 2022.