Category: Finance

Rockland Trust provides financing to 150 Draper LLC for 40-unit multifamily housing complex

Rockland Trust provides financing to 150 Draper LLC for 40-unit multifamily housing complex

May 9, 2025
North Attleboro, MA Rockland Trust has provided financing to 150 Draper LLC for the construction of a new 40-unit mixed-income multifamily housing complex at 150 Draper Ave. The newly formed 150 Draper LLC is managed and co-owned by Kevin Lobisser of the Lobisser Companies.
Completion guarantees in construction development loans: Are they enforceable? - by Gary Markoff, Eyal Schwartz and Luke Colomey

Completion guarantees in construction development loans: Are they enforceable? - by Gary Markoff, Ey...

May 9, 2025
Yes, but not the way you may think. Lenders who provide mortgage financing want assurances that their financed projects will be completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The last thing lenders want is to be left with an unfinished project which fails to produce cash flow, especially if repayment of the financing is contingent upon completion of the project.
Addressing the undersupply of housing due to surging needs - by Brian Royce

Addressing the undersupply of housing due to surging needs - by Brian Royce

May 9, 2025
With apartment vacancy rates low, rents high, home-ownership out of reach for many residents and homelessness rising year after year, many communities in the Northeast are experiencing a housing crisis.
Cyrier of MANSARD of Boston awarded CRE designation

Cyrier of MANSARD of Boston awarded CRE designation

May 9, 2025
Boston, MA Jeremy Cyrier, CRE, president and commercial real estate advisor of MANSARD of Boston, has been awarded the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) designation by The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of commercial property advisors.
Newmark hires Renner as valuation & advisory market leader for the New England region

Newmark hires Renner as valuation & advisory market leader for the New England region

May 9, 2025
Boston, MA Newmark has hired James Renner as a senior managing director and valuation & advisory (V&A) market leader for New England, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. He is based in Newmark’s Boston office.
Real Estate Finance Association blooms with programing

Real Estate Finance Association blooms with programing

May 9, 2025
Boston, MA REFA Emerging Leaders hosted an Executive Insights on March 20th at Tishman Speyer’s Studio Gather, 125 High St. They heard from the 2024 REFA Gala honoree, Paul Nasser, president, Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. He discussed his upbringing,
Condominium community: Unwinding under duress - by Daniel Calano

Condominium community: Unwinding under duress - by Daniel Calano

May 9, 2025
Over the last several years, I have personally witnessed, and in one case, participated in, the “unwinding” of a residential condominium structure. The reason for, and process of, has often been recent climatic destruction such a hurricane or fire. But, as in the case of the tragic southeast Florida building collapse, it can simply be old age deterioration, outdated building codes,
Washington Trust provides $11m in financing to Track 15 Operating, LLC: for Track 15, an 18,000 s/f food hall

Washington Trust provides $11m in financing to Track 15 Operating, LLC: for Track 15, an 18,000 s/f ...

April 11, 2025
Providence, RI Washington Trust’s Commercial Banking Group recently provided $11 million in financing to Track 15 Operating, LLC for construction and equipment financing for Track 15, an 18,000 s/f food hall located in the former Union Station, One Union Station.
MassDevelopment has issued a $45.22 million  tax-exempt bond on behalf of 127 Amory Street, LLC

MassDevelopment has issued a $45.22 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of 127 Amory Street, LLC

April 11, 2025
Boston, MA MassDevelopment has issued a $45.22 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of 127 Amory Street, LLC, an affiliate of The Community Builders, Inc., which will use proceeds to build a six-story, 96-unit affordable multifamily housing development at 127 Amory St. in the city’s
BHA and WinnCos. secure financing to start $62m redevelopment of Mary Ellen McCormack complex

BHA and WinnCos. secure financing to start $62m redevelopment of Mary Ellen McCormack complex

April 11, 2025
South Boston, MA WinnCompanies and the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) have closed on financing for the construction of a new $62 million apartment building and $8 million in major infrastructure work for the redevelopment of the Mary Ellen McCormack public housing complex
Rockland Trust provides $23.15 million in financing <br>for River Lofts at Cable Mills development

Rockland Trust provides $23.15 million in financing
for River Lofts at Cable Mills development

April 11, 2025
Williamstown, MA Rockland Trust has provided $23.15 million in financing to 250 Water Street LLC, sponsored by Mitchell Properties and led by Causeway Development, for the construction of River Lofts - the third phase of the Cable Mills development. This new residential community will feature 54 mixed-income rental units,
Gray, Gray, & Gray ranked among  top Massachusetts accounting firms

Gray, Gray, & Gray ranked among top Massachusetts accounting firms

April 11, 2025
Canton, MA Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, an accounting and business consulting firm, has been ranked as the 18th largest accounting firm in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. The publication’s annual rankings are based on the size of the firm’s professional staff