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Barry Winer 2009

Name: Barry Winer Title: President Company: Capital Access, Inc. Location: One Gateway Center, Suite 613, Newton, MA 02458 Place of Birth: Boston, Mass. Family: Wife, Pamela and two children College: Northeastern University-BS in Business Management First job outside of finance: Rental agent/sales broker for a R.E. office First job in finance or allied field: Partner with Bill Leatherbee of Leatherbee Mortgage. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? We provide financing for all types of real estate including residential, retail, office, industrial, healthcare and land development. We raise private and institutional equity for commercial transactions. We have placed in excess of $1 billion in commercial debt and equity. Hobbies: Golf, skiing Person you most emulate (outside of family): William Leatherbee, Jr. Key to success: Work hard, stay focused If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Professional golfer
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Are appraisers on the same page as the assessor? - by Richard Seman

Are appraisers on the same page as the assessor? - by Richard Seman

The purpose of this article is to address problematic or confusing issues which may help assessors and appraisers to better understand how to value real estate for tax assessment purposes.
The focus on price per s/f compared to the  comparable sales used in the appraisal report - by Dennis Chanski

The focus on price per s/f compared to the comparable sales used in the appraisal report - by Dennis Chanski

Over the past several weeks, I have completed appraisal assignments for private clients. Interestingly, after submitting these appraisals, I received several phone calls – not to question the value, content, or any incorrect information, but rather to discuss the price per s/f compared to the comparable sales used in the report.
Reverse exchanges and the challenges of a competitive real estate market - by Michele Fitzpatrick

Reverse exchanges and the challenges of a competitive real estate market - by Michele Fitzpatrick

Our current, highly competitive real estate market poses specific challenges for investors who are considering taking advantage of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. In this market, investors will have no problem selling their current property if priced properly, but they may find it difficult to find a suitable replacement property
Massachusetts real estate transfers  over $1 million face new tax rules as of November 1st - by Daniel Meyer

Massachusetts real estate transfers over $1 million face new tax rules as of November 1st - by Daniel Meyer

Attention to owners of real estate in the Commonwealth (and the title companies and other professionals who advise them), the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (the “DOR”) recently adopted a new “millionaire’s tax” via 830 CMR 62B.2.4