Category: Finance

WAC closes $350,000 loan for CT developer

WAC closes $350,000 loan for CT developer

January 15, 2021
Greenwich, CT Worth Avenue Capital, LLC (WAC) closed a $350,000 construction loan for a real estate developer/investor on a new “spec” house. The loan proceeds will be used to complete the construction of the house
Eastern Bank named #1 SBA Lender in MA for the 12th and in New England for the 11th year in a row

Eastern Bank named #1 SBA Lender in MA for the 12th and in New England for the 11th year in a row

January 15, 2021
Boston, MA Eastern Bank has been named by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as one of the top lenders to small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. Eastern Bank ranked as the No. 1 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in Massachusetts
The Real Estate Finance Association named 2021 Board of Directors - Flynn will serve as president

The Real Estate Finance Association named 2021 Board of Directors - Flynn will serve as president

January 15, 2021
The Real Estate Finance Association (REFA) has named its Board of Directors for 2021. Bill Flynn, SVP, business development, Net Lease Capital, will serve as president, along with president-elect, Lauren O’Neil, senior managing director, JLL, and treasurer Nilesh Bubna
The past year, reviewed.  The next year, forecasted. - by Bill Pastuszek

The past year, reviewed. The next year, forecasted. - by Bill Pastuszek

January 15, 2021
To say that 2020 was an eventful, unprecedented year is to go with the traditional wisdom, which happens to be mostly right. Of real estate and appraisal, COVID created some challenges and gave out some surprises. 
Jensen of Boston Appraisal & Consulting awarded CRE credential - by Thomas Jensen

Jensen of Boston Appraisal & Consulting awarded CRE credential - by Thomas Jensen

January 15, 2021
Boston, MA Thomas Jensen, MAI, CRE, principal/executive director at Boston Appraisal & Consulting, LLC, has been awarded the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) credential by The Counselors of Real Estate, an international group of high-profile
Let’s start 2021 with a  much needed laugh or two - by Brian White

Let’s start 2021 with a much needed laugh or two - by Brian White

January 15, 2021
For commercial real estate appraisers, most days are spent inspecting buildings, walking land, gathering data, crunching numbers and writing reports. The general public likely thinks that the life of a commercial real estate appraiser is dull and uneventful
How the legal environment endangers appraisal practice -by Roger Durkin

How the legal environment endangers appraisal practice -by Roger Durkin

January 15, 2021
This article is directed at all appraisers including real estate appraisers, business appraisers, art, antique, machinery, equipment, sports memorabilia, jewelry, coin, or collectibles. An appraiser is a person who provides a defined economic exchange value
President’s message: 2020 is in our rearview mirror - by John Drew

President’s message: 2020 is in our rearview mirror - by John Drew

January 15, 2021
2020 is in our rearview mirror, but like most things in 2020 the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute held their Holiday Meeting and Installation of Officers virtually on December 2nd. The MA-RI Chapter will once again
Elements re-shaping  The value of real estate  - by Marc Nadeau

Elements re-shaping The value of real estate - by Marc Nadeau

January 15, 2021
A year of change: The year 2020 brought with it COVID, record low interest rates, a record increase in e-market commerce and federal and state moratoriums on evictions. These elements and more are proving to re-shape the real estate landscape. 
Fresh start in 2021 -  Nustart and restart - by David Kirk

Fresh start in 2021 - Nustart and restart - by David Kirk

January 15, 2021
New Year’s resolutions. Newly minted constituencies. Healthcare, education and care. And the caregivers, teachers and elderly are at the top of the list. The national Centers for Disease Control have recommended the essential caregivers and vulnerable elderly receive
Analyzing R.E. futures: More than demand/supply study - by Daniel Calano

Analyzing R.E. futures: More than demand/supply study - by Daniel Calano

January 15, 2021
While it may seem obvious, this past year has taught us real estate pundits that our work is fraught with uncertainty. No matter how good our demand supply analysis is, stuff happens that we were not expecting. Enter COVID, with unforeseen impacts on our health
Cornerstone arranges $21.5 million refinancing for Bob’s headquarters

Cornerstone arranges $21.5 million refinancing for Bob’s headquarters

December 11, 2020
Manchester, CT Cornerstone Realty Capital recently arranged $21.5 million for the refinance of Bob’s Discount Furniture’s headquarters. The property consists of a 103,500 s/f Class A office building that sits on a single 9.02-acre tax parcel. The sponsor, Waterstone Properties Group, constructed the building in 2017, and it is in excellent overall condition.