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Posted: March 27, 2026
RE&FA brings industry together with sold-out events and community impact across Boston
Boston, MA RE&FA hosted a SOLD OUT Winter Conference Recap on March 18, after being rescheduled due to weather. It brought together industry leaders for a dynamic discussion on the biggest insights shaping the commercial real estate landscape in 2026. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. We were thrilled to see such strong engagement and thoughtful conversation around key takeaways from ALIS, CREFC, MBA, and NMHC.
Special thanks to our outstanding panelists and moderator for sharing their expertise and perspective:
- Jennifer Keller, SVP, Debt Capital Markets, GID, RE&FA Board of Directors
- Jeff Black, SVP, Debt & Structured Finance, CBRE
- Michelle Liu, executive director, PGIM Real Estate
- James Whelan, managing director, Originations, Bank OZK
And a sincere thank you to Tishman Speyer for hosting us in their incredible space at 9OFS.
On Sunday, March 22, RE&FA supported two of three charitable partners, Breaktime and FamiyAid, at the 10th Annual Winter Walk. The Winter Walk is an initiative that believes ending homelessness is within our reach. Their mission is to raise awareness and funds towards that goal, and to support organizations that are working on prevention, support, and care to our homeless community. It was a great day fundraising for an amazing cause.
The Commercial Brokerage Achievement Awards was held on Thursday, March 26 at the Intercontinental. The Commercial Brokerage Achievement Awards brings together 350+ of the most influential leaders and decision makers from the Massachusetts brokerage industry. Prestigious Deal of the Year Awards are presented along with Special Recognition Awards for individuals and companies. Awards are voted on by members of RE&FA, and winners were announced the night of the awards.
See all winners on our website, www.cbaawards.com or on our Linkedin, Real Estate & Finance Association (RE&FA).
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