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EBI Consulting relocates Quincy, Mass. office

Quincy, MA EBI Consulting has opened their new office. Having outgrown their original office in the city, opened in 2012, the company has relocated the regional office to a larger facility in the same city. The new facility located at 2 Batterymarch Park

Virus 2020 - Companies rise to challenge - by Stanley Hurwitz

When a business and brand are associated with worthy causes, it makes a powerfully positive impression. It helps Coca Cola’s brand when they sponsor sports teams and the Olympics. It’s good PR when Amgen’s cardio drugs support the American Heart Association. 

Jefferson Apartment Group completes $103.6 million sale of Jefferson One Upland

Norwood, MA Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) completed the sale of Jefferson One Upland for $103.6 million, marking the first sale in JAG’s Income Fund. The community was acquired through a joint venture with KKR and JAG in 2017.

Boyle of Chozick Realty, Inc. facilitates $460,000 apartment sale

Plymouth, CT Tom Boyle of the Hartford office of investment broker Chozick Realty, Inc., has facilitated the sale of Burnham Street Apartments, located at 11 Burnham St. This eight-unit property brought a price of $460,000.

The Boston Foundation has awarded $1 million in rapid response grants

Boston, MA According to The Boston Foundation, one of its donor advised funds has awarded $1 million in rapid response grants to meet the needs of children impacted by school closings due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Basile of Lila Delman Real Estate brokers $1.337m sale of 4,186 s/f property

Providence, RI Lila Delman Real Estate continues to drive market activity during these unique times, as is evidenced by the sale of 53 Stimson Ave. on the East Side of the city for $1.337 million.

IRS notice extends 1031 Exchange deadlines - by Lynne Bagby

Many New England real estate investors seeking tax deferral in a 1031 exchange or contemplating a sale of an investment property in the near future and intending to perform a 1031 exchange have been anxiously awaiting guidance from the IRS on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Ambiguous 1031 exchange extension notice puts QIs and Exchangers in an awkward position - by Feeser and Walther of Legal 1031 Exchange Services

The commercial real estate industry is in uncharted waters due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic impact of this pandemic will potentially be felt for some time. That being said, while the recent IRS guidance regarding the extension of the 1031 exchange deadlines is appreciated, and provides some benefits, the unclear guidance leaves much to be desired by those taxpayers that are in the midst

Considerations for condo associations during pandemic - by Heather Gamache

Condominium associations are confronting unique challenges related to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and combating its spread in their residential community given the use of shared common spaces such as lobbies, elevators, mail rooms and laundry facilities.

Waldman of Waldman & Associates completes fifth sale in Walpole, MA

Walpole, MA Dan Waldman of Waldman & Associates completed his fifth sale in town. Previously, Waldman has sold everything from a self- storage facility to Cube Smart for $14.3 million, an office building for $7.1 million, a gas station for $1.2 million and an office condominium to a dentist for $795,000.