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Eric Jay Toll

Eric Jay Toll is an award-winning business journalist with 12 years of experience in media and a specialty in economic development and commercial real estate. Eric came to development journalism from 30 years in the private and public sectors with experience in planning, entitlements, development, incentives and regulatory processes. Also, a travel writer and photographer, Eric is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Eric’s work has appeared in American Cities Business Journals, Builders Exchange, USA Today, Chicago Tribune and Houston Chronicle, among other publications. Eric Jay Toll is most recently the Phoenix Community and Economic Development communications manager in Arizona. Before his four-time award-winning journalism career, Eric was a planner and economic developer for agencies and consultancies in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah.

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What is a Real Estate Investment Trust – REIT?

REIT, or real estate investment trust is a company that owns, finances, or manages investment real estate. REITs also allow individuals to own shares and trade... Read more.

Economic Development Incentives; Are they successful?

How development incentives help businesses The news often reports about states and cities offering millions of dollars in “incentives” to attract or retain ... Read more.

What Are Impact Fees & Why You Need to Know Them

Clarify the concept of impact fees, their purpose in funding public infrastructure improvements, and how they affect property development projects with our expe... Read more.

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Build-to-Suit Leases: Risks & Rewards of The Process

There is always a risk, but developers are reaping the rewards by properly managing the risk of build-to-suit development. They cite the cost efficiencies and v... Read more.