Category: Finance

Rockland Trust provides $10.5 million loan to SCG Development to facilitate the revitalization of the Oxford School Residences

Rockland Trust provides $10.5 million loan to SCG Development to facilitate the revitalization of th...

April 9, 2021
Fairhaven, MA Rockland Trust has provided a $10.5 million loan to SCG Development to facilitate the revitalization of the Oxford School Residences. The funds, which include a commitment to both
Colliers International arranged $42 million in financing of the newly developed Redbrook Apartments in Plymouth, MA

Colliers International arranged $42 million in financing of the newly developed Redbrook Apartments...

April 9, 2021
Plymouth, MA Colliers International arranged $42 million in financing of the newly developed Redbrook Apartments. The Colliers team, led by executive vice president Jeff Black
Eastern Union closes $57 million in financing for four skilled-care facilities

Eastern Union closes $57 million in financing for four skilled-care facilities

April 9, 2021
Salem, MA The Healthcare Group of Eastern Union has secured a $57 million bridge financing package that encompasses two skilled-care facilities in Florida and two more in Massachusetts.
Coulombe and Maddaluna of Fantini & Gorga place $955,000

Coulombe and Maddaluna of Fantini & Gorga place $955,000

April 9, 2021
Westbrook, ME Fantini & Gorga has completed the debt placement of $955,000 for the refinancing of two multifamily properties. Derek Coulombe, senior managing director and Ryan Maddaluna, analyst
The Real Estate Finance Association  celebrates Women’s History Month

The Real Estate Finance Association celebrates Women’s History Month

April 9, 2021
Boston, MA REFA celebrated Women’s History Month with a REFA Past President’s Webinar on March 31st. 2020 REFA president Claudia Piper, Webster Bank
Trends or transformations:  Housing market and the pandemic - by Bill Pastuszek

Trends or transformations: Housing market and the pandemic - by Bill Pastuszek

April 9, 2021
A year ago, the economy was in a deep shutdown state. The real estate industry was despairing of signs of viability in the retail, offices and lodging sectors and looking at a looming rent payment and eviction crisis
The FED and Functional Monetary Fit - by David Kirk

The FED and Functional Monetary Fit - by David Kirk

April 9, 2021
The FED released in mid-March the FOMC meeting updates, the FED forecast and the Fed Beige Book summaries. All three are relatively consistent and upbeat, not without caution and qualification. All three highlight
Diminution of value  appraisal problem - by Marsha Campaniello

Diminution of value appraisal problem - by Marsha Campaniello

April 9, 2021
Over the years, I have completed Diminution of Value Studies as they relate to cell towers, bike paths, ATV trails, water towers and multifamily projects. In each instance the client is trying to determine whether or not the
We are always learning - by Shaun Fitzgerald

We are always learning - by Shaun Fitzgerald

April 9, 2021
Many, many years ago at the age of 16, a family friend – also our insurance agent – congratulated me on getting my learner’s permit. No, no, I responded, I’ve had my learner’s permit for six months
President’s message: Standard of professional practice/ethics - by John Drew

President’s message: Standard of professional practice/ethics - by John Drew

April 9, 2021
The Appraisal Institute (AI), as a leader in the field of real property valuation and an agent of change/improvement in the appraisal profession, is once again taking steps to set the highest standard of professional practice and ethics.
Getting a read on uncertain markets - recommendations - by Michele Wood

Getting a read on uncertain markets - recommendations - by Michele Wood

April 9, 2021
Recently, I saw a headline reporting a 136% rise in people seeking readings from online psychics, no doubt caused by the acute uncertainty that we all find ourselves in over the past 12 months. Uncertainty leads to anxiety, and in times of anxiety
CRE Consulting Corps - Making a difference - by Michael Harrington

CRE Consulting Corps - Making a difference - by Michael Harrington

April 9, 2021
I’m often asked what does it mean to be a CRE? Followed up by what is a CRE and what are the goals of the organization? These are all good questions and they’re questions I’ve asked myself