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To inspect or not inspect? A question many appraisers ask - by Laurie Mentz Nichols
July 10, 2020
To inspect or not inspect? That is the question many appraisers have faced with the onset of the pandemic. On any given day, a residential appraiser is in and out of several homes, in addition to making stops along the way for research,
High performance buildings and stable affordable housing - by Brett Pelletier
July 10, 2020
Affordable housing is among the Counselors of Real Estate’s Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate for 2020-2021. COVID-19 has made the housing affordability challenge more widely seen and more widely felt throughout the US.
Housing pressures “helped” by COVID: Not certain, but certainly changed - by Daniel Calano
July 10, 2020
There are definitely shifts afoot in housing demand because of the coronavirus pandemic. The problem is, no one really knows how dramatically, or even in what direction, the shift will take us. Just like the economy, it all depends on how long pandemic lasts, and whether there is a vaccine in sight.
East Boston Savings Bank partners with local restaurants to supply over 1,300 meals to residents
June 12, 2020
East Boston, MA East Boston Savings Bank has partnered with local restaurants to supply over 1,300 meals in East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester and Revere. The meals were distributed at various
Cornerstone Realty Capital arranges $17 million in financing
June 12, 2020
Cambridge, MA Cornerstone Realty Capital arranged $17 million in financing for the refinance of a mixed-use property in Harvard Sq. The property, originally constructed in 2012, is comprised of three retail units
Marcone of Marcone Capital arranges $27 million financing of Highwood Office Park - a 278,859 s/f, t...
June 12, 2020
Tewksbury, MA Mike Marcone of Marcone Capital, Inc. has arranged the financing of Highwood Office Park, a property consisting of a 278,859 s/f, three building, high quality office park. Highwood Office Park is located off of I-495
NKF arranges $8.3m in debt financing for Oliver Street Capital and Bain Capital Real Estate
June 12, 2020
Malden, MA Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged $8.3 million in debt financing for 129 Commercial St. on behalf of a partnership comprised of Oliver Street Capital and Bain Capital Real Estate (BCRE).
Coulombe of Fantini & Gorga arranges $22.5 million in financing for Residences at Joan’s Farm
June 12, 2020
Tewksbury, MA Fantini & Gorga has completed the placement of $22.5 million financing of a stabilized multifamily community. Derek Coulombe, senior managing director at Fantini & Gorga structured and placed the financing with a regional bank on behalf of the sponsor.
Boccabella promoted to senior vice president at The Village Bank
June 12, 2020
Newton, MA According to Joseph De Vito, president and CEO of The Village Bank, Lisa Boccabella has been promoted to senior vice president of enterprise risk management.
The Real Estate Finance Association update: continuing to create virtual engagement opportunities
June 12, 2020
Boston, MA REFA continues to create virtual engagement opportunities for its members to continue networking and education throughout this time. REFA held its fifth Coffee Hour on May 7th. These Coffee Hours serve as a networking opportunity to virtually bring members together for an open dialogue.
Technology in the time of COVID-19 - by Bill Pastuszek
June 12, 2020
In this jumbled, unreal, and hard time world, after a long, uncomfortable lock-down, we yearn for some semblance of normalcy. As we start to come out of the lock-down, we think about doing things that we haven’t done or haven’t been allowed to do.
Appraising in the COVID-19 market - by Steven Spangle
June 12, 2020
If there is one constant in the real estate industry it is change. Occupancy levels go up or come down, expenses increase or decrease as do rents. Ultimately values move in reactions to the changes.
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