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Cornerstone Realty Capital places $3.43 million in acquisition financing for Lolastar, LLC

Cornerstone Realty Capital arranged $3.43 million in financing for its clients, Lolastar, LLC and We Close The Deal, LLC, allowing for the acquisition of six adjoining two family properties. Located at 2937-2957 Washington St., the properties contain a total of 7 four-bedroom, three-bathroom units and 5 three-bedroom, two-bathroom units. The buildings also feature ample outdoor and garage parking. While the buildings were well maintained by the previous owners, the buyers plan to improve the properties by implementing a value add renovation plan. The properties afford tenants access to public transportation via the nearby Jackson Sq. Station, as well as numerous area bus routes. Brett Pagani, senior vice president of Cornerstone, said, "Having already worked with the Borrower, we believed their track record as an owner/operator along with the strength of the real estate would attract significant lender interest and allow us to deliver the best deal in the marketplace." Cornerstone was able to deliver an aggressive 5 year fixed rate along with an earnout predicated on future income growth. Cornerstone specializes in structuring and sourcing innovative financing for all property types.
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Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

Providence, RI Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the 195 District Park Pavilion, marking the start of construction on a facility that will feature year-round dining and support space for park operations. In addition to the 3,500 s/f building, the project will include infrastructure upgrades
The New England Real Estate Journal presents<br> the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal presents
the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Long-term interest rates have fallen by 100 basis points, and the market is normalizing. In December of 2022 I wrote an article about investing in a high interest rate, high inflation market. Since then, inflation has cooled off, and the Fed has begun lowering their funds rate.
The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The industrial markets have never been stronger. What has happened is that the build out of Devens with new high-tech biotech manufacturing with housing to service these buildings serves as the connector required to really make the I-495 West market sizzle. Worcester has been the beneficiary