Worth Avenue Capital LLC (WAC) closed a $100,000 commercial loan for a real estate developer. The loan proceeds were used to purchase a three family house and the loan is secured by a blanket mortgage on the property that was purchased by the developer as well as an additional property that is part of the developer's portfolio. The loan was funded by one of WAC's private lenders.
By having access to WAC's private capital, this real estate developer is able to not only quickly increase his real estate holdings but also purchase these assets below their market value. He is then able to renovate these properties; acquire new tenants for additional rental income; and then pursue permanent financing through his contacts with the local banks to pay off the bridge loan.
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.
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,
>They say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but this season may bring more movement in the housing market as springtime is one of the most popular times for home buying and selling. Although spring is one of the strongest seasons for the residential market, it may not be all rosebuds and butterflies if you don’t have the right advisors.
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.
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