News: Front Section

OGR Tewskbury purchases 56-units from Omni Properties for $10 million

OGR Tewksbury, an affiliate of Ocean Gate Realty Advisors, recently acquired a 56-unit garden-style apartment community located at 1535 Main St., at a purchase price of $10 million. The asset further establishes Ocean Gate's presence in the New England market as the firm seeks core-plus and value-add investment opportunities to augment its portfolio. Ocean Gate acquired the asset from Omni Properties which was represented by CBRE/NE's Simon Butler and Biria St. John. Financing for the acquisition was arranged by East Boston Savings Bank. "The Tewksbury acquisition represented an opportunity to purchase a newly built product with strong cash flow returns and potential upside," said Jeff Turkanis, founding principal of Ocean Gate Realty. "The asset is an ideal foray into the Greater Boston residential market, where we plan to expand our platform." Ocean Gate Realty is a privately-held real estate investment company with offices in Boston and NYC. An investor, owner and operator, Ocean Gate has an experienced team focused on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors and partners through its core-plus and value-add investment strategy.
MORE FROM Front Section

Newmark negotiates sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq.

Boston, MA Newmark has completed the sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq. Newmark co-head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin and Boston Capital Markets executive vice chairman Edward Maher, vice chairman Matthew Pullen, executive managing director James Tribble,
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
Five ways to ruin a  Section 1031  Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Five ways to ruin a Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

While there is some flexibility when structuring a like-kind exchange, some important requirements must be met. A mistake can ruin your exchange. Here are five mistakes to avoid:
Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Many real estate investors do not understand the specific requirements that must be met to secure the benefits of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. For example, the replacement property must be identified within 45 days of the closing date of the relinquished property.
How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul

How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul

To say that the effects of COVID-19 has transformed office leasing is an understatement. When COVID-19 was at its peak, office spaces were practically abandoned either through governmental mandates or through actions taken by businesses themselves.

Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz

Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz

Coming out of the pandemic, a client with three hotels in Provincetown, Mass., needed ways to let the world know his properties were open for business for the 2021 tourist season.