Category: Finance

Raising the appraisal threshold: Does this make sense? by Bill Pastuszek

Raising the appraisal threshold: Does this make sense? by Bill Pastuszek

February 8, 2019
From the Federal Register, Vol. 83, No. 235, Friday, December 7, 2018: “The proposed rule would increase the threshold level at or below which appraisals would not be required for residential real estate-related transactions from $250,000 to $400,000.” With me so far?
Jensen, Logue, Walsh and Manfra oversee new Integra-Boston office

Jensen, Logue, Walsh and Manfra oversee new Integra-Boston office

February 8, 2019
Thomas Jensen, MAI, a seasoned commercial real estate appraisal industry veteran who joined IRR more than two decades ago, will lead the new office as senior managing director, along with Emmet Logue, MAI, CRE, executive director; Christopher Walsh, MAI, director; and Jeremiah Manfra, MAI, director.
A fresh start to the legislative year for MBREA - by Cohen and Sousa

A fresh start to the legislative year for MBREA - by Cohen and Sousa

February 8, 2019
The Massachusetts Legislature launched the 191st General Court on January 2. The senate will be led by Karen Spilka while the house will be led by Robert DeLeo. Committee leaderships and assignments have not been announced.
Vermont: Continued growth for the apartment market - by Brad Minor

Vermont: Continued growth for the apartment market - by Brad Minor

February 8, 2019
After decades of under-supply, the Chittenden County apartment market has experienced a boom in new construction over the past five years. Since 2014, an average of 461 new apartments were built per year, which is three times the average annual growth rate between 2000 and 2010.
Economic Outlook and Real Estate Trends 2019 program - by Greg Curtis

Economic Outlook and Real Estate Trends 2019 program - by Greg Curtis

February 8, 2019
On Tuesday, January 29th at the Federal Reserve Boston, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute held the annual Economic Outlook and Real Estate Trends 2019 program.
New resilience and traditional basics for 2019 - by David Kirk

New resilience and traditional basics for 2019 - by David Kirk

February 8, 2019
Early recaps, wrap-ups and forecasts for commercial real estate are strong and measured. Fundamentals were stable to strong in 2018 and so were the first three quarters of 2018 for commercial real estate. The Fed has finally paused on rates and focused with transparency on its oversized balance sheet.
Citizens Commercial Real Estate Finance team handles $150 million construction loan for Bulfinch

Citizens Commercial Real Estate Finance team handles $150 million construction loan for Bulfinch

February 8, 2019
Cambridge, MA According to Citizens Bank, the Citizens Commercial Real Estate Finance team is leading a $150 million construction loan for Bulfinch, to build a new 270,000 s/f lab building and 383 space standalone garage at Cambridge Discovery Park (CDP) known as Building 400-500.
Welch, Coppola, Poole and Jenkins of Colliers International arranges $115 million financing for Atlantic Management and VMD Cos.

Welch, Coppola, Poole and Jenkins of Colliers International arranges $115 million financing for Atla...

February 8, 2019
Revere, MA Colliers International’s Capital Markets group has arranged $115 million in bridge financing for Atlantic Management and VMD Cos. to refinance the 826,000 s/f former NECCO candy manufacturing facility located at 135 American Legion Hwy.
KeyBank arranges $50.2 million Freddie Mac first mortgage loan

KeyBank arranges $50.2 million Freddie Mac first mortgage loan

February 8, 2019
Randolph, MA KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged a $50.2 million Freddie Mac first mortgage loan for Residences at Great Pond, a recently constructed apartment complex. The 234-unit, mid-rise complex is comprised of four, six-story residential buildings on 16.7 acres.
Washington Trust Comm’l. provides $1.75m financing to MCG Oxford, LLC

Washington Trust Comm’l. provides $1.75m financing to MCG Oxford, LLC

February 8, 2019
Oxford, CT Washington Trust’s Commercial Real Estate Group provided $1.75 million in financing to MCG Oxford, LLC, for the construction of a multi-tenant retail space. Located on a 1.1 acre parcel along Rte. 67 the new retail property