Financial Digest

Brucker joins Union Savings Bank as a residential mortgage loan originator

Danbury, CT According to Union Savings Bank (USB) Elizabeth Brucker has joined the bank as a residential mortgage loan originator. In her new position, Brucker is responsible for originating residential mortgages, guiding first-time home buyers,

Join the Real Estate Finance Association for an exciting fall

Boston, MA Sponsorships and tickets are available for the 36th Annual REFA Gala on Thursday, October 17th at the Omni Boston at the Seaport, honoring Paul Nasser, president, Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. with the Swain Distinguished Service Award.

Examples of investors who used Kay Properties for legacy and estate planning purposes for rental property/portfolios - by Dwight Kay

Preserving wealth across multiple generations requires strategic planning, foresight, and the right investment vehicles. Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offer a powerful solution for families looking to build and protect their financial legacy and to efficiently plan for their estate.

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

Five reasons to use a section 1031 exchange - by Lynne Bagby

Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges continue to be a popular tax-deferral strategy for business owners and taxpayers not only throughout the New England states, but nationally for those who want to accomplish a wide range of business and/or investment objectives including some of the following:

Planning for retirement with a 1031 Exchange - by Brendan Greene

Thinking of selling a commercial property, a multifamily or other investment property and buying a retirement home or a second home in the mountains or where the weather is warmer? With a little 1031 tax-deferred planning, you could be retiring to a home in a destination of your choice by deferring and/or excluding all or most of your capital gains taxes.

MassDevelopment issues $5.928m tax-exempt bond on behalf of Walnut Street Center, Inc.

Bedford, MA MassDevelopment has issued a $5.928 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Walnut Street Center, Inc. and its affiliate Community Alternative Residential Environments, Inc. The organizations will use bond proceeds to buy and renovate 4-6 Alfred Circle, a 17,500 s/f building

Cronheim Mortgage secures $5.5 million permanent financing for Fairfield Shopping Center

Fairfield, CT Cronheim Mortgage has secured $5.5 million for the refinancing of the Fairfield Shopping Center, a 72,000 s/f neighborhood retail property. Andrew Stewart, Dev Morris, and Allison Villamagna placed the financing with a portfolio lender on behalf of Albert D. Phelps, Inc.

Cela Development secures $6.34 million in financing from Rockland Trust for construction of a mixed-use property

Weymouth, MA Cela Development Inc. has secured $6.34 million in financing from Rockland Trust for the construction of a mixed-use property on Bridge St. The property spans three floors totaling 31,000 s/f with the ground level designated for retail space.

JLL Capital Markets secures $27.3 million in financing for a two-building industrial portfolio for NorthBridge Partners

Hartford, CT JLL Capital Markets has secured $27.3 million in financing for a two-building industrial portfolio spanning over 315,000 s/f in Central Mass. and Greater Hartford, Conn.