News: Finance

Worth Avenue Capital closes $2.5 million CRE loan

West Hartford, CT Worth Avenue Capital, LLC closed a $2.5 million CRE loan to a New England-based real estate developer to be used for soft costs towards the development of a mixed use real estate project. The loan is secured by a first mortgage on one of the parcels of this vast and well diversified project whose future tenants include a well-known medical and hospital organization, a residential component that includes the construction of new apartments, a nationally known fitness company and several others. Upon completion of the construction of this project and the final execution of the leases of the new tenants, this property will be one of the premier real estate assets in greater Hartford.

WAC continues to provide bespoke short term bridge loans to this multiple repeat borrower to fit the financing requirements of each one of their real estate development projects. Each loan is crafted and tailored to meet the needs of the borrower. 

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Are appraisers on the same page as the assessor? - by Richard Seman

Are appraisers on the same page as the assessor? - by Richard Seman

The purpose of this article is to address problematic or confusing issues which may help assessors and appraisers to better understand how to value real estate for tax assessment purposes.
Massachusetts real estate transfers  over $1 million face new tax rules as of November 1st - by Daniel Meyer

Massachusetts real estate transfers over $1 million face new tax rules as of November 1st - by Daniel Meyer

Attention to owners of real estate in the Commonwealth (and the title companies and other professionals who advise them), the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (the “DOR”) recently adopted a new “millionaire’s tax” via 830 CMR 62B.2.4
Reverse exchanges and the challenges of a competitive real estate market - by Michele Fitzpatrick

Reverse exchanges and the challenges of a competitive real estate market - by Michele Fitzpatrick

Our current, highly competitive real estate market poses specific challenges for investors who are considering taking advantage of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. In this market, investors will have no problem selling their current property if priced properly, but they may find it difficult to find a suitable replacement property
The focus on price per s/f compared to the  comparable sales used in the appraisal report - by Dennis Chanski

The focus on price per s/f compared to the comparable sales used in the appraisal report - by Dennis Chanski

Over the past several weeks, I have completed appraisal assignments for private clients. Interestingly, after submitting these appraisals, I received several phone calls – not to question the value, content, or any incorrect information, but rather to discuss the price per s/f compared to the comparable sales used in the report.