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Builders of Color Coalition launches two-year research and analytics study
Boston, MA Builders of Color Coalition (BCC) has launched its two-year research and analytics study to enforce its mission of increasing access and diversity in the real estate sector, and to promote the economic well-being of minority-owned businesses whose products and services serve the real estate industry as well.
Donaghey joins Torrington as director of property operations
Boston, MA Torrington Properties (Torrington) has hired Matthew Donaghey as the new director of property operations and asset management. With more than 15 years of experience, Donaghey most recently worked as vice president and director of operations for Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE), where he managed a six million s/f property portfolio. Donaghey began his career with the real estate investment team at Fidelity Investments.
CoreNet Global New England president’s message: The power of perspective - by Maureen Rystrom
With global access and local engagement opportunities, being part of The New England Chapter of CoreNet Global offers a unique opportunity to share in the best practices and contribute in meaningful ways to the corporate real estate industry. We hope to see some of our local and international members at the CoreNet Global East Meets West Summit in Dubai this September 12-14th and at the CoreNet Global North America Summit in Denver from October 28-30th.
BOMA Boston Update: BOMA Golf, & BOMI Classes
Boston, MA The Annual BOMA Golf Tournament was held on Monday, July 10th at Pinehills Golf Club. Around 300 BOMA members and guests took over both the Jones and Nicklaus courses for a round of 18. The day included a Hole in One from Chris Dlugolecki with IMG Technologies and the gracious donation of the 50/50 winnings to our charitable partner by winner, Steven Gilmore Jr.
President’s Message: Knowledge – Tools of the property management trade
It was an evening of fun, relaxation, and celebration on July 13th when the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Boston Chapter held a Networking and New Member Installation at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. Two people were installed as CPM (certified property manager) and five as ARM (accredited residential manager) at the well-attended event.
CAI Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac release lender bulletins for condo and coop mortgages - by Dawn Bauman
Within the past few weeks, both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released lender bulletins as a step toward making temporary requirements permanent. The temporary requirements addressed issues of structural safety in condominium and housing cooperative buildings in response to the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse.
IFMA Boston - The smart way for starting capital projects: Know your technology - by Jared Curtis
Starting capital projects off right requires not just knowledge of your fundamental assets, but accurate data on those assets as well. Many times, people depend on information about their assets from old paper drawings, flat files, blueprints, public documents, etc. Unfortunately, these older files are often not reliable. Those drawings, which may have been accurate at one point in time, may not be up to date.
The Smith No. 99 - 600,000 s/f mixed-use
apartment building available for pre-leasing
Boston, MA With city views, a two-story roof deck and one of the most comprehensive amenity programs in the South End, The Smith No. 99 is now ready for pre-leasing. Located between the historic streets of Harrison and Albany at 99 East Dedham St., The Smith No. 99 is in phase two of The Smith mixed-use apartment community which is already on track to earn a 2-star Fitwel rating and is targeting LEED Gold certification.
Bova joins Seyon Management as vice president of property management
Boston, MA Seyon Management has hired Brooke Bova as vice president of property management. In her new capacity, Bova will be responsible for the oversight and day-to-day management of the firm’s national property management team consisting of offices in Boston, Philadelphia, and South Florida. “We are extremely fortunate to have Brooke join our growing team and oversee our property management division.