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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.
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McEvoy of The Conrad Group brokers $2.9 million sale of industrial building

Hingham, MA The Conrad Group  has brokered the sale of 55 Research Rd., South Shore Park. The property consists of a 20,340 s/f single story manufacturing building on two acres of land.
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Newmark negotiates sale of  10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq.

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,
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 doctor is in: How medical leases differ from retail and office spaces - by Brian Cafferty

The doctor is in: How medical leases differ from retail and office spaces - by Brian Cafferty

As healthcare facilities, often referred to as “Doc in a Box” clinics, increasingly move into traditional retail spaces, landlords are more frequently leasing to medical tenants. Unlike standard retail or office leases, medical facilities come with a unique set of considerations that must be carefully addressed to ensure a successful tenancy.
It’s time to get creative with closed college campuses - by Christian Koulichkov

It’s time to get creative with closed college campuses - by Christian Koulichkov

Facing higher costs, shrinking enrollments, reduced state funding and severe demographic headwinds, many colleges and universities in New England and the Northeast are fighting for survival. The latest to lose the battle is the 150 + year old University of the Arts in