Category: Finance

MassHousing provides $27.3m in affordable housing financing

MassHousing provides $27.3m in affordable housing financing

September 11, 2020
Randolph, MA MassHousing has provided $27.3 million in affordable housing financing to an affiliate of Hebrew SeniorLife to renovate and extend the affordability for lower-income senior citizens at the 160-unit Simon Fireman Community.
The Real Estate Finance Association update:  The 32<sup>nd</sup> Annual Virtual Gala – October 19<sup>th</sup>

The Real Estate Finance Association update: The 32nd Annual Virtual Gala – October 19<...

September 11, 2020
Boston, MA REFA was busy at work in August planning its fall programming. REFA’s 6th Webinar: Hiring Diversely with Intention, originally slated to take place on Wednesday, September 9th
Compression: Late summer musings - by Bill Pastuszek

Compression: Late summer musings - by Bill Pastuszek

September 11, 2020
Late Summer Musings. Working remotely, trying to understand the current state of the country, world, real estate, and appraisal.
Walker & Dunlop expands appraisal business with Gustafson as Northeast managing director

Walker & Dunlop expands appraisal business with Gustafson as Northeast managing director

September 11, 2020
Boston, MA Walker & Dunlop, Inc. has expanded its multifamily appraisal business, Apprise, with the addition of managing director, Corey Gustafson, MAI. Gustafson will lead the Northeast region
The Counselors of Real Estate examine environmental, social and governance practices

The Counselors of Real Estate examine environmental, social and governance practices

September 11, 2020
Chicago, IL Environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are no longer an emerging trend, but a critical component of real estate investment integrated into investment decision-making, according to a report from The Counselors of Real Estate.
Are we there yet? by Maria Hopkins

Are we there yet? by Maria Hopkins

September 11, 2020
Chasing and capturing the peak of the market is always difficult and everyone wants to accomplish it. It certainly feels like we are close to the peak but we thought that to be true last year. As long as interest rates stay low
Summer update in Northern New England - by Robert Concannon

Summer update in Northern New England - by Robert Concannon

September 11, 2020
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis earlier this year, most real estate professionals have been eager to figure out where various segments of the broader real estate markets may be headed.
President’s message: Continue to stay safe - by George Demopulos

President’s message: Continue to stay safe - by George Demopulos

September 11, 2020
The Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute is hoping all of our friends and clients are continuing to stay safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
What does the word master mean to you? - by Jennifer O’Neill

What does the word master mean to you? - by Jennifer O’Neill

September 11, 2020
The dictionary definition of master is “a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.”  This has been a buzzword in the mortgage, appraisal, and Realtor industry lately due to its connotations. It comes up as a common reference in real estate and design as the master bedroom.
Fallout, layoffs and outlook - by David Kirk

Fallout, layoffs and outlook - by David Kirk

September 11, 2020
Dipstick not covering as quickly as anticipated or hoped. Supports expiring and allowances depleted, running on fumes. Sputtering, choking, chugging. And yet markets and supply chains are full and functioning.
Condo and apartment glut: Short term, but still painful. - by Daniel Calano

Condo and apartment glut: Short term, but still painful. - by Daniel Calano

September 11, 2020
Nobody could predict COVID. Yet, its results on the real estate market have been swift and obvious: overall shutdowns, no open houses, urbanites fleeing to the suburbs. The result is a lot of empty housing units.
Pay attention to the lending marketplace - LIBOR - by Rob Pratt

Pay attention to the lending marketplace - LIBOR - by Rob Pratt

August 14, 2020
Firms involved in hedging interest rate risks need to begin paying close attention to the developments in the lending marketplace related to changes in variable rate loans, hedges and the derivatives index, LIBOR.