Category: Finance

Rising costs, labor and supply chain disruptions - by Stephen DiPrete

Rising costs, labor and supply chain disruptions - by Stephen DiPrete

November 12, 2021
Amid a global pandemic, a shifting work environment, and evidence of inflation seemingly dominating the news cycle, where does that leave construction, expansion, and development? The crystal ball may appear like a fuzzy snow globe. For a future prediction
Real Estate Finance Association hosts DEI Discussion Series on October 13th with Dr. Robert Livingston

Real Estate Finance Association hosts DEI Discussion Series on October 13th with Dr. Robert Livingst...

November 12, 2021
Boston, MA REFA hosted its third DEI Discussion Series on October 13th on the book The Conversation, by Dr. Robert Livingston. Dr. Livingston joined the REFA members for the discussion, sharing his thoughts on their commentary and providing insight into his writing.
Challenges in market analysis - by Bill Pastuszek

Challenges in market analysis - by Bill Pastuszek

November 12, 2021
In these times of active markets, and seemingly unprecedented demand for appraisal services, analysts are challenged to provide cogent, relevant, and accurate market analyses as part of valuation assignments. The evolution of the appraisal process,
Get the shovels out. Let’s get moving. - by David Kirk

Get the shovels out. Let’s get moving. - by David Kirk

November 12, 2021
Climate and Pandemic Ready Infrastructure. Cultural Community Compliance and BUILD BACK BETTER. Much ado about everything. Avoid confusion. Pork and puff. Power and punch. From Wi-Fi to healthcare, and everything in between, it’s all connected and so are we.
Continuing to work tirelessly to bring its members info - by John Drew

Continuing to work tirelessly to bring its members info - by John Drew

November 12, 2021
The days may be growing short, but the Appraisal Institute’s MA-RI-ME Chapter team of valuation professionals and staff continue to work tirelessly to bring its members an unrivaled array of in-person and virtual classes, seminars, and networking opportunities.
Appraising golf courses - by John Nitz

Appraising golf courses - by John Nitz

November 12, 2021
In the movie Caddyshack, when Rodney Dangerfield considered buying Bushwood Country Club, he had one thought in mind . . . to build condominiums. Similar to appraising commercial properties, it is necessary to consider the motivations of buyers and sellers
Public Schools must deliver better value - by Valerie Pontiff

Public Schools must deliver better value - by Valerie Pontiff

November 12, 2021
With declining enrollment and surging costs, our expensive public schools need to better deliver value to the region, and especially the students. Commercial property owners and their real estate tax paying tenants are lifting heavily. In Boston, real estate taxes comprise nearly 75%
Real estate supply chain: Issues update - by Daniel Calano

Real estate supply chain: Issues update - by Daniel Calano

November 12, 2021
Last month I wrote about supply chain issues and impact on real estate. Th story deserves an update, since it looks like a long time before it gets resolved. In real estate development, everything is linked together. Raw materials, labor, manufacturing, transportation and storage.
Fantini & Gorga arranges $7.5 million acquisition financing on behalf of East Coast Commercial Properties, LLC

Fantini & Gorga arranges $7.5 million acquisition financing on behalf of East Coast Commercial Prope...

October 8, 2021
Woburn, MA Fantini & Gorga has arranged a $7.5 million acquisition financing package for Walgreens Pharmacy. Senior managing director Casimir Groblewski placed the loan with a major New England-based banking institution on behalf of his client, East Coast Commercial Properties, LLC
MassDevelopment provides $430,000 loan to Brockton Beer Co.

MassDevelopment provides $430,000 loan to Brockton Beer Co.

October 8, 2021
Brockton, MA MassDevelopment has provided a $430,000 loan from the CARES Act Revolving Loan Fund to Brockton Beer Company, which is opening a new taproom at 121 Main St. Brockton Beer Co. will use the loan proceeds for working capital, equipment purchases, and other startup costs.
JLL arranges joint venture equity and $300 million construction loan - for the redevelopment of 40 Thorndike, a 475,000 s/f mixed-use project

JLL arranges joint venture equity and $300 million construction loan - for the redevelopment of 40 T...

October 8, 2021
Cambridge, MA According to JLL, its Capital Markets group arranged debt and equity financing for the redevelopment of 40 Thorndike, a 475,000 s/f mixed-use project with office, residential and retail uses.
EagleBridge Capital arranges $8.612 million mortgage financing on behalf of the Vazza Real Estate Group

EagleBridge Capital arranges $8.612 million mortgage financing on behalf of the Vazza Real Estate Gr...

October 8, 2021
Chelmsford, MA EagleBridge Capital has arranged mortgage financing in the amount of $8.612 million for the Chelmsford Medical and Surgical Center on behalf of the Vazza Real Estate Group. The facility is located at 321 Billerica Rd.