Cornerstone Realty Capital arranges $3.1 million for 9 units
Cornerstone Realty Capital arranged $3.1 million on behalf of MJ Ventures LLC for the acquisition of an apartment property. The 202-206 H St. property houses 9 total units, featuring 5 two-bedroom, 1 three-bedroom, and 3 four-bedroom apartments.
South Boston has generated heavy interest from investors over the past decade. The large scale developments in the area have invited the growth of a variety of retail outlets and a diverse selection of restaurants and entertainment venues. South Boston has also aesthetically benefitted from multiple green spaces, including Medal of Honor Park and Joe Moakley Park.
Cornerstone was able to deliver a fixed-rate with a 30 year amortization.
Tenants of the property can easily access Dorchester Ave., Andrew Station on the MBTA Red Line, or the Southeast Expressway and Mass Tpke. The property is proximate to these routes, which allows commuters to find major employment centers throughout Boston's Financial District and Downtown areas with ease.
"The South Boston market continues to generate significant investment interest due to its strong fundamental values," said Brett Pagani, senior vice president at Cornerstone. "The asset, under its new management, provides room for substantial growth, which Cornerstone leveraged to secure aggressive financing."
East Lyme, CT Newmark has arranged $115.6 million in financing on behalf of the sponsor to refinance The Cove at Gateway Commons and Sound at Gateway Commons. Newmark Capital Markets Strategies managing director Avi Kozlowski secured the financing through Freddie Mac.
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.
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.
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
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