News: Finance

CBRE/New England secures $7.83 million financing for Calare Properties

19 and 21 Alpha Road - Chelmsford, MA 19 and 21 Alpha Road - Chelmsford, MA

Chelmsford, MA On behalf of Calare Properties, CBRE/New England’s Debt & Structured Finance team secured acquisition financing for 19 and 21 Alpha Rd.

Cambridge Savings Bank provided financing for the industrial/flex properties in the amount of $7.83 million. CBRE/NE’s Kyle Juszczyszyn, Chris Coutts and Lenny Pierce secured the competitive financing. 19 and 21 Alpha Rd. are two well-maintained, single-story industrial/flex buildings totaling 127,500 s/f that accommodate office, R&D and warehouse/distribution tenants.

Chris Coutts, CBRE/New England Chris Coutts, CBRE/New England

“We are pleased to have assisted Calare Properties with financing the recent acquisition in Chelmsford. Calare will leverage its fully integrated operating platform to retain the long-term tenants at 21 Alpha Rd. and lease the remaining available space at 19 Alpha Rd.,” said Coutts.

19 Alpha Rd., totaling 63,220 s/f, is currently available for immediate occupancy to a single tenant or multiple tenants. 

21 Alpha Rd., totaling 64,250 s/f, is currently 100% leased to six tenants, including Thermo Fisher Scientific, NRG Energy and Universal Hospital Services, among other quality tenants.

“Calare continues to identify select acquisition opportunities that meet our risk-adjusted returns. The asset management team has a well-defined business plan for both assets and we have significant interest for the available building,” said Andrew Iglowski, director of acquisitions at Calare Properties.

Calare Properties, Inc. is a fully integrated real estate organization, recognized as the largest owner of industrial properties in the Greater Boston market. Established in 2003, Calare Properties specializes in the ownership, management and leasing of industrial and flex/office properties primarily in the Northeast. Calare has led the acquisition of over 17.3 million square feet of properties, representing $750 million in real estate transactions through funds, direct deals and a multi-asset portfolio.

CB Richard Ellis – N.E. Partners, LP, a joint venture with CBRE Group, Inc. has offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire. CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2015 revenue). The company has approximately 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting.

Tags: Finance
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
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
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.
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
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.