| Thursday, January 25, 2024
Place: Connelly Center @ the Federal Reserve Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA Schedule of Events:
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Attend this program to stay on top of current events impacting commercial real estate and network with a broad cross section of CRE professionals.
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Location: Hilton Boston Dedham, 25 Allied Drive, Dedham, MA
Schedule of Events:
- 7:45 am – 8:15 am Check-in / Continental Breakfast
- 8:15 am – noon – CE Program / Economic, Government and Real Estate Trends overview
- 12:00 pm – Lunch: 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm – CE Program – Real Estate Tax Trends and Valuation, Real Estate Tax Agreements and Surcharges
- 5:00 pm – Networking/Cocktail Reception
Registration Fee: $220
See attached speakers and topics
About the Program:
This program is intended to make attendees aware of current economic and real estate trends, expand their knowledge of real estate tax issues, and provide the opportunity to network with colleagues.
The program starts with Massachusetts economic and budget projections followed by Greater Boston life science, office, and retail market overviews. The morning will also include the discussion of real estate trends involving the growing single-family rental housing industry and the status of construction material and labor costs. Following the afternoon luncheon, the program will focus on the adverse impact of rising mortgage interest rates on property values, real estate tax assessments, and municipal budgets. The afternoon program will also explain TIF agreements, CPA charges, and BID districts. The event will finally conclude with a networking cocktail reception.
Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available. Learn more here.
Thank you to Program Sponsors:
as of 4-8-24
The current multifamily CRE market continues to be an attractive investment option as supply side housing problems and increased borrowing cost for home buyers are placing upward pressure on demand. The enactment of the MBTA Communities Act in January 2021 which requires 177 Cities and Towns to establish “at least 1 district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right.” Where possible, the district must be within a half mile from public transportation (commuter rail, bus station, ferry terminal or subway) seeks bring more dense housing options to these communities. Topics will focus on economic and real property implications of the MBTA Communities Act, as well as current status of the multifamily market in the region. Participants will learn about the challenges facing the communities, developers, and investors which all impact appraisal analysis and conclusions. The four speakers will give presentations and participate in a moderated panel discussion.
Four speakers will give presentations and participate in a moderated panel discussion.
- Jamie Helen, MPA; Town Administrator at Town of Franklin, MA
- Kendin Carr, Vice President Colliers
- Ellen Marya, Research Manager at Massachusetts Housing Partnership
- Geoff Lewis, The Michaels Organization
Schedule of Events
- 12:00 pm – Check-in, lunch & Q2 2024 Chapter Business Meeting*
- 12:30 pm – Two Hour CE program,Multifamily Market and the Impact of the MBTA Communities Act
*The Election of 2025 Officers, Directors, and Regional Representatives will take place at this meeting. Read the Report of the Nominating Committee here.
Save the Date! The Chapter has reserved tickets for Saturday, August 10th at Hadlock Field in Portland ME for a Portland Sea Dogs game in the the Park Avenue Plaza, which is conveniently located on the first base side of the ballpark. Ticket price will include exclusive access to the area where you’ll enjoy a ballpark picnic and move to box seats (section 202) in the stadium for the game.