Category: Finance

Cronheim Mortgage secures $5.5 million permanent financing for Fairfield Shopping Center

Cronheim Mortgage secures $5.5 million permanent financing for Fairfield Shopping Center

August 16, 2024
Fairfield, CT Cronheim Mortgage has secured $5.5 million for the refinancing of the Fairfield Shopping Center, a 72,000 s/f neighborhood retail property. Andrew Stewart, Dev Morris, and Allison Villamagna placed the financing with a portfolio lender on behalf of Albert D. Phelps, Inc.
Cela Development secures $6.34 million in financing from Rockland Trust for construction of a mixed-use property

Cela Development secures $6.34 million in financing from Rockland Trust for construction of a mixed-...

August 16, 2024
Weymouth, MA Cela Development Inc. has secured $6.34 million in financing from Rockland Trust for the construction of a mixed-use property on Bridge St. The property spans three floors totaling 31,000 s/f with the ground level designated for retail space.
JLL Capital Markets secures $27.3 million in financing for a two-building industrial portfolio for NorthBridge Partners

JLL Capital Markets secures $27.3 million in financing for a two-building industrial portfolio for N...

August 9, 2024
Hartford, CT JLL Capital Markets has secured $27.3 million in financing for a two-building industrial portfolio spanning over 315,000 s/f in Central Mass. and Greater Hartford, Conn.
Tropp of Eastern Union arranges $13.297 million financing for ground-up construction of a self-storage facility

Tropp of Eastern Union arranges $13.297 million financing for ground-up construction of a self-stora...

August 9, 2024
Worcester, MA Marc Tropp, a senior managing director with Eastern Union, has secured $13.297 million in financing toward the ground-up construction of a four-story, 931-unit, self-storage facility at 80 Barber Ave.
Staiti promoted to senior vice president, regional executive for commercial banking at Rockland Trust

Staiti promoted to senior vice president, regional executive for commercial banking at Rockland Trus...

August 9, 2024
Worcester, MA According to Rockland Trust, Peter Staiti has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, regional executive for commercial banking. In this new role, Staiti will be responsible for leading and managing a team of experienced commercial banking professionals across Worcester County and Central Massachusetts.
2024 mid-year residential musings - by William Pastuszek

2024 mid-year residential musings - by William Pastuszek

August 9, 2024
Halfway through the year, dealing with high mortgage rates, thin inventories, and unsatisfying amount of sales data, make understanding residential markets as challenging as ever. Let’s take a mid-summer step back and take a look at the state of markets. Following is a discussion of residential market issues.
Life estates and an approach to valuation in 2024 - by Marc Nadeau

Life estates and an approach to valuation in 2024 - by Marc Nadeau

August 9, 2024
Inherent in the fee simple ownership of real estate is something that is commonly referred to as the “Bundle of Rights.” The Bundle of rights is in effect the exclusive right, use and disposition of the property that belong to the property owner.
It’s a confusing real estate world: Don’t you think? - by Daniel Calano

It’s a confusing real estate world: Don’t you think? - by Daniel Calano

August 9, 2024
The news is full of “never before” pronouncements. Never before has there been a pandemic so impactful on real estate. Never before has technology allowed for remote business meetings on such a frequent basis. Never before would people so comfortably work from home as to vacate office buildings, at least on Fridays and Mondays.
The Village Bank awards 18 scholarships to Class of 2024 students

The Village Bank awards 18 scholarships to Class of 2024 students

August 9, 2024
Newton, MA According to Joseph A. De Vito, president and CEO of The Village Bank, the Auburndale Community Charitable Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $52,000 to 18 local students.
Colliers arranges $11 million in financing for Tremont Asset Management LLC

Colliers arranges $11 million in financing for Tremont Asset Management LLC

August 9, 2024
Boston, MA Colliers has arranged $11 million in financing for two multifamily properties on behalf of Tremont Asset Management, LLC, a real estate investment and management company that with affiliates has a portfolio of over 3,500 class A apartments
Rockland Trust appoints Reilly as vice president

Rockland Trust appoints Reilly as vice president

August 9, 2024
Methuen, MA Rockland Trust has appointed Chris Reilly as vice president and commercial banking officer for the bank’s growing North of Boston team. In this role, Reilly will build relationships with mid-size companies across Northern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Real Estate Finance Association hosts charitable golf and tennis tournament on July 29th at Woodland Golf Club

Real Estate Finance Association hosts charitable golf and tennis tournament on July 29th at Woodland...

August 9, 2024
Boston, MA REFA hosted its 2024 charitable golf and tennis tournament on Monday, July 29th.  In rain and sun, 124 golfers and 13 tennis players gathered for an exciting afternoon at Woodland Golf Club that included a golf tournament, tennis tournament