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FEMA and 50% Rule - How to document contributory value of improvements - by Marc Nadeau
September 12, 2025
The 50% Rule refers to the limitation that a homeowner can spend when renovating or repairing a dwelling that is located in a flood zone. More specifically, FEMA allows for repairs, renovations and/or improvements that don’t exceed 50% of the contributory value of the structure and appurtenances.
AI COMING ON STRONG, and FAST- Who knew! - by Daniel Calano
September 12, 2025
About six months ago, or so, Artificial Intelligence was new news, with both hope and promise. It was predicted the progress would show results within a few years. The main question afloat was whether AI would improve worker and company productivity, or would it ultimately reduce the need for workers.
Real Estate Finance Association - 37th Annual Gala
September 12, 2025
Boston, MA Preparations have begin for the 37th Annual REFA Gala. Sponsorships and tickets are available for the 37th Annual REFA Gala on Thursday, October 17th at the Omni Boston at the Seaport, honoring National Development with the Swain Distinguished Service Award.
REFA invites you to advance your real estate career with Boston University!
September 12, 2025
Boston, MA Whether you’re an experienced commercial real estate professional or new to the industry, Boston University’s program equips you for greater success.
Atlantic Capital Partners closes $23 million refinance on behalf of Hall Investments - secured by Lo...
September 12, 2025
Norwalk, CT Atlantic Capital Partners Debt and Equity Platform has completed the closing of a $23 million refinance on behalf of Hall Investments, secured by a long-term Lowe’s ground-lease located at 100 Connecticut Ave. The refinancing was executed at a fixed interest rate of 5.17%.
Rockland Trust promotes Patten, Gray and Elliott within the business banking group
September 12, 2025
Hanover, MA Rockland Trust has made three promotions within its business banking group. These changes reflect the team’s continued growth in size and strategic scope.
JLL negotiates $132m financing
for The Viridian, a 342-unit community
August 8, 2025
Boston, MA JLL?Capital Markets has arranged $132 million in financing for The Viridian, a 342-unit luxury multifamily community with fully leased ground-floor retail in the city’s Fenway neighborhood. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, The Abbey Group,
MassDevelopment issues $11.325m bond on behalf of The Finishing Trades Institute of New England Trus...
August 8, 2025
Lowell, MA MassDevelopment has issued an $11.325 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of The Finishing Trades Institute of New England Trust (FTINE). A nonprofit affiliate of District Council 35 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, FTINE is a postsecondary educational
Hunneman closes on financing for 26-unit Isobel Lofts in Lowell, MA
August 8, 2025
Lowell, MA Hunneman has closed financing for Isobel Lofts, a 26-unit multifamily redevelopment currently under construction in downtown. The firm worked to facilitate financing on behalf of the project’s developer, Nine Zero Two Development, a boutique real estate development company
Newmark arranges $143 million refinancing for 849-unit The Fairways in Derry, NH
August 8, 2025
Derry, NH Newmark has arranged a $143.1 million financing loan for The Fairways, an 849-unit class B apartment complex located at 1 Forest Ridge Rd. Vice chairman Ed Belz arranged the funding on behalf of landlord Makor Capital (Makor), a multifamily owner with numerous assets throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP included among the 100 largest privately held companies in Mass.
August 8, 2025
Canton, MA Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, an accounting and business consulting firm, has been included among the 100 largest privately held companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. The firm is ranked 99th with annual revenues of $38 million.
Worth Avenue Capital closes $1.6m loan for a Connecticut-based law firm
August 8, 2025
Old Saybrook, CT Worth Avenue Capital, LLC (WAC) has closed a $1.6 million commercial loan for a Connecticut-based law firm. The loan proceeds were used by the borrower to purchase a luxury property in the town, for $3.4 million. This loan is secured by a first mortgage on the aforementioned property with an underlying LTV of 47%.
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