Real Estate Finance Association closes a successful fall season with the 37th Annual Gala
Boston, MA The 37th Annual REFA Gala was held on Monday, November 3rd at the Omni Boston at the Seaport, honoring National Development with the Swain Distinguished Service Award.
National Development joins an accomplished group of Swain Award recipients such as Paul Nasser, president, Intercontinental Real Estate Corp.; Steven Samuels, founder and chairman, Samuels & Associates; Paul Ayoub, chair, Nutter; Kirk Sykes, co-managing partner, Accordia Partners; Tammy Jones, CEO and founder, Basis Investment Group; Jon Davis, CEO and founder, The Davis Companies; Bryan Koop, EVP, Boston Properties; Pam Herbst, managing director, AEW; mayor Thomas Menino; The Bulfinch Companies Inc.; and WinnCompanies.
Learn more about the Annual REFA Gala at www.annualrefagala.com.
AI Integration Across the Lifecycle of CRE Investment
On Wednesday, October 8th, 12:00pm, at 9OFS, One Federal St., REFA’s Innovation Committee held a sold-out panel on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the commercial real estate investment lifecycle. From development and operations to capital markets, our experts shared practical insights, tools, and strategies that demonstrate how AI is driving efficiency, enhancing value, and transforming the future of CRE investment. The panel was moderated by REFA board of director and innovation tri-chair, Grant Buchanan, senior financial analyst, BXP and featured industry leaders, Ryan O’Connor, associate, Emerging Technology, Suffolk Technologies, Johnny Morris, co-founder, Fifth Dimension, and Stephanie Williams, president, Bozzuto.
REFA 101: Understanding the CRE Tax Bill
Wednesday, November 12 | 12:00 – 1:00pm | Zoom/Webinar
To wrap up the year, join REFA for an in-depth REFA 101 webinar exploring the latest commercial real estate tax bill and its potential impact across the industry. Steven Kennedy, partner, PwC, and Ryan Taylor, partner, US Real Estate Tax Industry Leader, KPMG, will break down key provisions, discuss how they affect investors, owners, and developers, and share insights on what to expect moving forward.
Register online at www.refa.org under the events tab.
Save the Date: REFA Year End Celebration & Holiday Party
Monday, November 24th | 5:30 – 7:30pm | Caveau, 1 Center Plaza, Boston
More information to come!
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