Category: Finance

LBC Boston secures $50 million financing for NOVA Hancock - led by Rockland Trust

LBC Boston secures $50 million financing for NOVA Hancock - led by Rockland Trust

April 14, 2023
Quincy, MA LBC Boston secured a $50 million financing package led by Rockland Trust for the construction of NOVA Hancock, an apartment complex in downtown. NOVA Hancock is LBC Boston’s second project
Nogueira retires from East Cambridge Savings - Bombard named president

Nogueira retires from East Cambridge Savings - Bombard named president

April 14, 2023
Cambridge, MA Gilda Nogueira, president and CEO of East Cambridge Savings Bank since 2012, plans to retire later in 2023. The announcement was made at the annual meeting of East Cambridge Savings Bank and 1854 Bancorp, the bank’s mutual holding company.
Spring brings big change - by Bill Pastuszek

Spring brings big change - by Bill Pastuszek

April 14, 2023
The appraisal profession – in particular, residential mortgage appraisal – is undergoing a significant period of change and upheaval. Much of this change is being imposed upon the profession from without. Some wonder if the profession, through its glacial pace of evolvement
Don’t panic the slow down -  We are part of the cycle - by Jennifer O’Neill

Don’t panic the slow down - We are part of the cycle - by Jennifer O’Neill

April 14, 2023
Does the slow down bring you into an irrational panic? EVERY SINGLE TIME for me. I know the logic is that it is temporary, it’s been done before, and all is good in the world. But here we go again. Whether it is seasonal (busy summer, slow winter), or cyclical (1987 highs and 1990’s lows, 2008 crash, COVID boom and now interest rate slow down
Artificial intelligence: Friend or foe? - by Daniel Calano

Artificial intelligence: Friend or foe? - by Daniel Calano

April 14, 2023
The world is abuzz with chatter about artificial intelligence (AI), and how it will help or hurt society, economy, ethics, culture, our very being. Although it seems relatively new, most people are unaware of the history of the activity.
Springtime brings buds and blooming - stay where you are - by David Kirk

Springtime brings buds and blooming - stay where you are - by David Kirk

April 14, 2023
You must know what you are doing in this market. Borrowing from a counsel of the trade, I talk with measure. Let us examine the property and the location. Portfolio considerations are compelling and time sensitive. Action makes sense. With limits on liquidity and capital, commercial property
REFA is steadfast prepping and hosting events in 2023

REFA is steadfast prepping and hosting events in 2023

April 14, 2023
Boston, MA The Real Estate Finance Association (REFA) hosted its second education program of the year: MBA Recap & Boston’s Lending Environment on Wednesday, March 8th at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St.
Brown promoted to senior vice president, chief financial officer at Essex Savings Bank

Brown promoted to senior vice president, chief financial officer at Essex Savings Bank

April 14, 2023
Essex, CT According to Diane Arnold, president and CEO of Essex Savings Bank, Debra Brown has been promoted to senior vice president, chief financial officer in the wake of the current senior vice president chief financial officer Shawn Honan’s pending retirement
What is affordable housing? by Rose Perrizo

What is affordable housing? by Rose Perrizo

April 14, 2023
The term “affordable housing” has two meanings. One is generic and simply means reasonably priced apartments or homes. In high-priced cities like Boston, it refers to housing that is not high-end, luxury, or built for the very wealthy.
MA-RI-ME AI Chapter proud organizer of ATB Program - by Robert Maloney

MA-RI-ME AI Chapter proud organizer of ATB Program - by Robert Maloney

April 14, 2023
The MA-RI-ME Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is the proud organizer of “Appraising for the Appel-late Tax Board – Expanding Your Scope of Work Services” to be held on May 3, 2023 at the Hilton Boston / Dedham Hotel.
Subjects assessing team will be discussing at ATB program - by Lane Partridge

Subjects assessing team will be discussing at ATB program - by Lane Partridge

April 14, 2023
I was very pleased to be asked to be one of the speakers to represent all Massachusetts assessors, at the MA-RI-ME Chapter of the Appraisal Institute program, on the Appellate Tax Board. I will be joined by Ellen Brideau, chief assessor for the city of Lowell and Michael Tarello MAI
Boston Appraisal & Consulting pleased to sponsor Appraising for the Appellate Tax Board program - Thomas Jensen

Boston Appraisal & Consulting pleased to sponsor Appraising for the Appellate Tax Board program - Th...

April 14, 2023
Boston Appraisal & Consulting is pleased to be a program sponsor of the MA-RI-ME Chapter of the Appraisal Institute’s “Appraising for the Appellate Tax Board – Expanding Your Scope of Work Services” to be held on May 3rd, at the Hilton Boston/Dedham hotel.