Category: Finance

Evaluations – Are they an alternative to an appraisal? - by Shaun Fitzgerald

Evaluations – Are they an alternative to an appraisal? - by Shaun Fitzgerald

September 13, 2019
Financial regulators have raised from $250,000 to $400,000 the threshold at which an appraisal is required. The wisdom of that decision may not be decided until we have another crash. In the meantime, appraisal clients might serve themselves well by understanding the difference
The good times continue in the New England markets - by Corey Gustafson

The good times continue in the New England markets - by Corey Gustafson

September 13, 2019
The good times continue in the New England markets, and nationally, as the economic expansion continues. However, it might be time to throw away the complimentary closer that typically follows “and shows no signs of slowing down”- because that just does not fit anymore, unfortunately.
CT Chapter of the AI update new class offering - by Jacqueline Beauchaine

CT Chapter of the AI update new class offering - by Jacqueline Beauchaine

September 13, 2019
The Connecticut Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is offering a 3-hour continuing education program, Introduction to Vineyard and Deed Restricted Land Valuation, followed by a networking social which includes a wine tasting on September 19, at Jones Family Farm, Shelton, Conn.
Engage your constituents: Prospects can be engaged - by David Kirk

Engage your constituents: Prospects can be engaged - by David Kirk

September 13, 2019
Before algorithmic failure, robo call default or call bank ball drops, engage your constituents. Clients and customers and respective prospects can be engaged. The deal is more than a transaction. Always more than trivial and frequently strategic, commercial real estate decisions
Short term volatility has long term impacts on real estate - by Daniel Calano

Short term volatility has long term impacts on real estate - by Daniel Calano

September 13, 2019
You’ve probably noticed recent dramatic volatility in everything from politics to money markets to overall attitude. Some has been brought on by tweets, overnight policy changes, and some by news reporters’ viewpoints. One day it’s positive; next day it’s negative.
Coulombe of Fantini & Gorga places $2.25 million loan for multi-tenant property located at 309 Moody St.

Coulombe of Fantini & Gorga places $2.25 million loan for multi-tenant property located at 309 Moody...

August 9, 2019
Waltham, MA Fantini & Gorga has completed the placement of $2.25 million acquisition financing for a multi-tenant property on Moody St. Derek Coulombe, senior managing director at Fantini & Gorga placed the loan with a small regional bank.
Knighthead Funding provides $37.75 million loan for hotel conversion for a local partnership operating as Sean Casey, LLC

Knighthead Funding provides $37.75 million loan for hotel conversion for a local partnership operati...

August 9, 2019
Cambridge, MA Knighthead Funding, LLC has originated a $37.75 million loan for the completion of an upscale independent 67-room hotel. With Knighthead Funding’s 24-month financing, the sponsor, a local partnership operating as Sean Casey, LLC
Sidel of EagleBridge Capital arranges $5.245 million in acquisition/permanent mortgage financing

Sidel of EagleBridge Capital arranges $5.245 million in acquisition/permanent mortgage financing

August 9, 2019
Marlborough, MA EagleBridge Capital has arranged acquisition/permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $5.245 million for 33 Locke Dr. The mortgage financing was arranged by EagleBridge principal Ted Sidel
Eastern Bank completes three construction loans totaling $8 million for Arista Development, LLC

Eastern Bank completes three construction loans totaling $8 million for Arista Development, LLC

August 9, 2019
Framingham, MA Eastern Bank has completed three construction loans totaling $8 million to Norwood-based developer Arista Development, LLC, for ground-up construction of free standing retail properties in Framingham, Bedford, N.H., and Providence.
Cornerstone Realty Capital arranges $2 million in financing

Cornerstone Realty Capital arranges $2 million in financing

August 9, 2019
Brighton, MA Cornerstone Realty Capital has arranged $2 million in financing for a three-unit property situated in a transit-oriented location in the city. The property features a mix of 1 three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit, 1 five-bedroom,
KeyBank secures $50m in Freddie Mac financing for The Dolben Company

KeyBank secures $50m in Freddie Mac financing for The Dolben Company

August 9, 2019
Salem, NH KeyBank Real Estate Capital has secured $50 million in Freddie Mac financing for The Dolben Company, to refinance a 256-unit, class-A mid-rise apartment complex. Built this year, Corsa Tuscan Village North
Cain International and Madison Realty Capital  arrange financing to develop the Raffles Back Bay

Cain International and Madison Realty Capital arrange financing to develop the Raffles Back Bay

August 9, 2019
Boston, MA Cain International and Madison Realty Capital (MRC) complete financing to develop the Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences at 40 Trinity Place. Cain, which will provide the majority of the equity to develop this marquee property