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REFA is now on Facebook and Twitter

REFA is now on Facebook and Twitter! Do you "follow" us on Twitter? Did you "like" us on Facebook? If not - here are a few easy steps to help you join us in the social media craze! If you don't have a Facebook account, you can sign up for one in a few easy steps. To sign up for a brand new account, enter your name, birthday, gender and email address into the form on www.facebook.com. Then pick a password. After you complete the sign up form, Facebook will send an email to the address you provided. Just click the confirmation link to complete the sign up process. Once your account is established, log in. In the search box type Real Estate Finance Association of CT. Click the Like button. It is that easy to become of fan of the REFA on Facebook. Anytime REFA posts it will show up on your newsfeed. If you don't have a Twitter account, go to www.Twitter.com and find the sign up box, or go directly to https://twitter.com/signup. Enter your name, your email address, and a password. Click Sign up for Twitter. On the next page, select a username - type your own or choose one that Twitter has suggested. They will tell you if the one you want is available. (Usernames are unique identifiers on Twitter). Click Create my account. (You may be asked to complete a Captcha to let them know you are human). Next you just need to begin finding and following accounts that interest you. Following others means you are subscribing to their Tweets. Once your Twitter account is established, log in and search for @CTREFA and click Follow. REFA looks forward to increasing communications with our members through social media.
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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

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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

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