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Posted: November 19, 2007
NorthMarq Capital arranges $1.8 million for mixed use property
Debbie Orloff, senior vice president, of NorthMarq's Boston Regional office, has arranged permanent financing of $1.8 million for 9 Amelia Dr., a mixed use office, retail and apartment building.
The loan was arranged for the borrower by NorthMarq through its relationship with Countrywide Commercial Real Estate Finance.
9 Amelia Dr., a six unit mixed use building, is located off of Old South Rd., approximately 1 1/2 miles south of the center of town.
Easy airport and downtown access and convenient shopping add to location amenities of 9 Amelia Drive. It is managed and owned by 9 Amelia Dr. LLC, and is the main office for Chip Webster & Associates, a New England based architecture and development consultant firm specializing in sustainable design and development.
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