By Drees Stribling | Bisnow | May 8, 2020 The initial shock of the coronavirus pandemic might be past, but that doesn’t mean landlords, tenants, developers or prospective renters and buyers aren’t still trying to cope. A cornerstone of operating multifamily buildings as safely as possible has been “communicate, communicate, communicate,” Samuels & Associates principal […]
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The Recession Will Hurt, But Boston’s Multifamily Market Is Poised For A Quick Recovery
Capital MarketsBy Dees Stribling | Bisnow | April 20, 2020 The future of Boston commercial real estate is facing a barrage of hard questions. A recession is here, but how deep will it be and for how long? How will turmoil reshape the local commercial market, and will recovery be as painful as everyone now fears? […]
Read MoreBy Dees Stribling | Bisnow | April 7, 2020 A joint venture of Multifamily Acquisition Advisors and Serone Asset Management has bought a Back Bay apartment building for $24M, closing on the purchase despite the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus. “People are walking away from deals, and we did consider it, since looking at […]
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Transit During The Era Of Social Distancing: How The Pandemic Has Impacted Transit & What That Means For Boston
Capital MarketsLeave a commentThe use of transit and commuting has come to a halt since the start of the pandemic. Now, people are wondering what continued social distancing measures will mean for the future of subways and busses. How might the office community be impacted with limited commuter options moving forward? How will a lack of accessibility to […]
Read MoreHow should I approach value today? Property valuations of non-hospitality related asset classes are down approximately 5% – 10% with many investors requiring a ‘credit’ guarantee on all rents for new acquisitions. We are also starting to see a systemic shift in underwriting, with a drastically more conservative outlook on vacancy, future rent projections, and […]
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