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
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.
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,
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.
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.
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
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%
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.
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
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.
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.
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.