Category: Finance

JLL secures $66 million for acquisition of a 531,916 s/f office campus - loan placed through Brookline Bank

JLL secures $66 million for acquisition of a 531,916 s/f office campus - loan placed through Brookli...

July 10, 2020
Marlborough, MA JLL Capital Markets has arranged $66 million debt and equity financing for The Campus at Marlborough, a premier, four-building office campus totaling 531,916 s/f.
Lipson of Berkadia secures $21 million financing for Beacon Fairbanks and Kilsyth Manor Apartments

Lipson of Berkadia secures $21 million financing for Beacon Fairbanks and Kilsyth Manor Apartments

July 10, 2020
Boston, MA Berkadia has completed $21 million in combined financing secured for Beacon Fairbanks and Kilsyth Manor Apartments, two garden-style multifamily properties in the city. Managing director Robert Lipson
Marcone Capital arranges $18.375 million financing of Forbes Business Center - two office buildings totaling 131,132 s/f

Marcone Capital arranges $18.375 million financing of Forbes Business Center - two office buildings ...

July 10, 2020
Braintree, MA Mike Marcone of Marcone Capital, Inc. has arranged the $18.375 million financing of Forbes Business Center, which consists of two office buildings totaling 131,132 s/f at 220 and 222 Forbes Rd.
CIT provides $35.9m  loan for Fields Grade Development and Alpine Residential joint venture

CIT provides $35.9m loan for Fields Grade Development and Alpine Residential joint venture

July 10, 2020
Stamford, CT According to CIT Group Inc., its real estate finance business provided a $35.9 million senior secured loan for construction of a new 183-unit apartment building.
Rockport Mortgage handles $36.4 million FHA Section 223(f) refinancing loan for Borden Place

Rockport Mortgage handles $36.4 million FHA Section 223(f) refinancing loan for Borden Place

July 10, 2020
Fall River, MA Rockport Mortgage Corp. completed the closing of a $36.4 million FHA Section 223(f) refinancing loan for Borden Place Apartments, 261 units of age-restricted housing, located downtown.
Bridgewater Savings Bank presents 14 local students with scholarships

Bridgewater Savings Bank presents 14 local students with scholarships

July 10, 2020
Raynham, MA Peter Dello Russo, president and chief executive officer of Bridgewater Savings, has named the recipients of 14 academic scholarships totaling $21,000 awarded recently to local students.
The Real Estate Finance Association update:  Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

The Real Estate Finance Association update: Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

July 10, 2020
Boston, MA This month, REFA double down on its commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In 2018, REFA developed a DEI Policy, which was adopted by all of the divisions of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
MassHousing closes $25.6m in financing for Granite Lena Park

MassHousing closes $25.6m in financing for Granite Lena Park

July 10, 2020
Dorchester, MA MassHousing has closed on $25.6 million in affordable housing financing to the Lena Park Community Development Corp. for the renovation and extension of affordability for lower-income residents at the 143-unit Granite Lena Park.
Some COVID trends becoming clearer - by Bill Pastuszek

Some COVID trends becoming clearer - by Bill Pastuszek

July 10, 2020
As this COVID situation drags on and even escalates, we enter this summer with great discontent and uncertainty.We thought if we hunkered down for a few months, paid our dues by staying in our bunkers and acting virtually (and virtuously)
Raising the bar on residential condominiums in Exeter, NH - by Brian White

Raising the bar on residential condominiums in Exeter, NH - by Brian White

July 10, 2020
In the summer of 2016, the highest priced new construction residential condominium located in the town of Exeter, New Hampshire was commanding a sale price of approximately $370,000, slightly over $225 per s/f.
CRE releases its Top Ten Issues Affecting the Industry

CRE releases its Top Ten Issues Affecting the Industry

July 10, 2020
The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) has identified the current and emerging issues expected to have the most significant impact on real estate, with the COVID-19 pandemic being the leading concern of the 1,000-member organization.
Appraisal Institute president’s message: Continuing to stay safe - by George Demopulos

Appraisal Institute president’s message: Continuing to stay safe - by George Demopulos

July 10, 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. Appraisers, just like all of our customers, clients and friends