May
25
Thu
2023
Rhode Island Spring Luncheon @ Rhode Island Country Club
May 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Time: 12 PM

Cost: $25 AI and Regular Price

Let’s GET CONNECTED! We will be IN-PERSON in Barrington, RI

It’s simple. It’s casual. It’s FUN!

 The MARIME Chapter will be holding a luncheon for our RI appraisers at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington. This is a great opportunity to also get the pulse on the ever-changing market we live in, and the industry as a whole from your fellow appraisers.  

 The State of Rhode Island Committee is hoping to have a speaker from the banking community as a guest (more to follow)

*Price includes your choice from the club’s Spring luncheon menu and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will also be available

 
Jun
13
Tue
2023
Board of Directors Meeting
Jun 13 @ 9:30 am
Jun
22
Thu
2023
Maine Real Estate Market & Economic Update – 2023 and Q2 Chapter Business Meeting /Cocktail Reception @ Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
Jun 22 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Parking is included in the registration fee.

Agenda
2:30 pm – Registration
3:00 pm – 5:00 PM – Two Hour CE Program/Maine Real Estate Market & Economic Update 2023
5:00 pm – Q2 Chapter Business Meeting and Cocktail Reception/Networking

The program will include a discussion of the current state of the Maine economy, including demographics, workforce and employment, state gross domestic product (GDP), wages and income as well as other indicators by a State of Maine economist.    Also discussed will be the current residential real estate market conditions in Maine including yearly and monthly trends, list/sale price ratios, recent notable real estate transactions as well as a Q3 and Q4 forecast.   Finally, the current commercial real estate market will also be discussed.

This program is approved for two hours of CE credit by the Appraisal Institute.  Applications for two hours of CE credit will be sent to MA, RI, and ME. No credit will be provided in other states.

The educational offering will consist of three (3) presentations:
• Amanda Rector, Maine State Economist, Augusta, ME
• Dava Davin, Principal, Portside Real Estate Group, Portland, ME
• Jessica Estes, Partner, The Boulos Company, Portland, ME

The Election of 2024 Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter Officers, Directors and Regional Reps will take place at the Q2 Chapter Business Meeting. Read the  2023 Report of the Nominating Committee here.

Thank you to our event sponsors (as of 5/18)

Sep
6
Wed
2023
Jay Zeiger Service Day 2023 @ Greater Boston Food Bank
Sep 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 SEPTEMBER 6TH – JAY ZEIGER SERVICE DAY

Volunteer In Our Community!

The Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter is pleased to be back at the Greater Boston Food Bank to honor the memory of Jay with a day of service. Over the years, Chapter AI professionals have donated hundreds of hours to this worthwhile service project.

Volunteers will inspect, sort, and repack donated grocery products that are then distributed to hunger relief agencies. All volunteers are trained in food safety at the beginning of the shift. Volunteers work together as a team on an assembly line, and may be working alongside other groups. Some volunteers load boxes onto conveyor belts, other volunteers inspect products, others sort products, and others check and label boxes. A few of these “jobs” require the ability to lift a box of about 30 pounds, but the majority of positions simply require that a volunteer can stand and inspect products for a few hours.

Volunteer Information – The volunteer shift is now FULL.

Shift Information: September 6th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time. Closed-toe shoes are required.

Parking: Parking is available in the gated lot located diagonally across the street from the main entrance. Turn LEFT at Topeka and South Bay Avenue. Cars must be removed from the lot by close of business at 4:30 pm. All remaining vehicles risk being towed at the owners’ expense.

Simply Social Event

Join the MARIME Chapter for a post Jay Zeiger Service Day Simply Social event starting at 4:30 pm at the Dorchester Brewing Company for an informal meet and greet.  Co-workers and friends are invited.

Address: Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA

FREE ON-STREET PARKING
FREE APPETIZERS
NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Thank you to our event sponsors

 

Sep
12
Tue
2023
AI After Hours – Portland ME @ Garden Bar & Grill @ the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
Sep 12 @ 5:00 pm

Tuesday, September 12th  @ 5:00 pm

Are you ready to connect in person with other real estate appraiser professionals? Join us for an informal meet and greet. Co-workers and friends are invited to join Maine chapter leadership following the CE program being held on September 12, 2023.

FREE APPETIZERS | NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

 

Learn more about the CE event here

 

 
Jan
25
Thu
2024
Q1 2024 Chapter Business Meeting and Economic Outlook and Real Estate Trends 2024 @ Connelly Center @ the Federal Reserve Boston
Jan 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Place: Connelly Center @ the Federal Reserve Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA

Schedule of Events:

  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm / Luncheon Served  / Q1 2024 Chapter Business Meeting
  • 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm / Two Hour CE Program
 
Apr
23
Tue
2024
State of the Market 2024 Economic and Market Overviews, CRE Trends, and RE Taxes for CRE Professionals @ Hilton Boston / Dedham Hotel
Apr 23 all-day

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.

Directions can be found here

Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available.  Learn more here.

Thank you to Program Sponsors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as of 4-8-24

 

Jun
18
Tue
2024
The Multifamily Market and the Impact of the MBTA Communities Act and Q2 Chapter Business Meeting @ Connelly Center @ the Federal Reserve Boston
Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm

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.

 

Aug
10
Sat
2024
2024 Summer Social @ the Portland Sea Dogs @ Hadlock Field
Aug 10 all-day

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.

 

Purchase a single game ticket here

Purchase Group/Family 4 pack here

Sep
11
Wed
2024
Understanding LD 2003 and its Impact on Real Estate Appraisal Practices in Maine and Q3 2024 Chapter Business Meeting @ Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown
Sep 11 @ 3:00 pm

Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park Street, Freeport, ME

Schedule of Events

  • 2:30 pm – Check-in
  • 3:00 pm – Two Hour CE program
  • 5:00 pm – Q3 Chapter Business Meeting and Networking reception

As a result of the continued decline of affordable housing, accessory dwelling units have become attractive living options for a variety of persons, for numerous reasons. And the housing crunch is so severe that legislation (LD 2003) was enacted to allow for ADUs on most single-family lots, in some cases taking precedence over local ordinances. In this seminar find out more about the origin of the legislation from Ryan Fecteau, a former Legislator who was instrumental in the crafting and passage of the new law. Parlin Meyer of BrightBuilt Home will speak about the unique construction aspects of ADUs. Local zoning officials Milan Nevajda from South Portland and Erin Zwirko from Yarmouth will share their insight into the planning aspects, while Rob Lynch, SRA, AI-RRS will wrap-up the program with a summary of salient points for appraisers to consider including secondary market considerations.

Panelists:

Ryan Fecteau, Senior Officer of Policy and Planning, Avesta Housing, Portland, ME
Parlin Meyer, Managing Principal, Brightbuilt Home, Portland, ME
Milan Nevajda, Planning Director, City of South Portland, ME
Erin Zwirko, Planning and Development Director, Town of Yarmouth, ME
Robert B. Lynch, SRA, AI-RRS, Portland, ME

Sep
25
Wed
2024
End of Summer Networking Event @ Warehouse Bar & Grille
Sep 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 

Wednesday, September 25th | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Come Catch Up with Colleagues
at the
Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute’s 2024 End of Summer Social
@ Warehouse Bar & Grille, 40 Broad Street, Boston, MA

Join fellow real estate valuation professionals at this year’s Summer Social where you can make invaluable business connections and enrich your professional development.

FREE APPETIZERS * NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The Warehouse Bar & Grille is located at the intersection of the Financial District & Faneuil Hall and is just steps from The Rose Kennedy Greenway & Boston Aquarium. It is easily reached by public transportation and there is ample on & off street parking nearby.

We encourage those new to the profession as well as our long time Chapter Professionals to join the Chapter for this FREE event.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

           

 
 
Oct
21
Mon
2024
2024 New England Appraisers Expo @ Four Points by Sheraton
Oct 21 – Oct 24 all-day
 
General Session – October 21, 2024 – In-person at the Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood MA
 
Commercial Expo Session – October 23, 2024 – Via Livestream Classroom
 
Residential Expo Session – October 24, 2024 – Via Livestream Classroom
 
Keynote Speaker –

We are excited to be welcoming Kevin Sears, a REALTOR® from Springfield, MA, and the 2024 president of the National Association of REALTORS® as the keynote speaker at the Expo.

Kevin has served NAR in numerous capacities, including as a President’s Liaison in 2019 and as NAR Vice President of Government Affairs in 2017.

As the chief elected officer of NAR, Kevin is responsible for providing leadership to the association and to represent NAR at industry events and before Congress.

Nov
14
Thu
2024
Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) Meeting @ Via Zoom
Nov 14 @ 4:30 pm

About the Women’s Initiative Network of New England

The Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter along with the Connecticut Chapter and the New Hampshire / Vermont Chapter launched the Women’s Initiative of New England.in March 2024. The purpose and objective of this network is to promote the advancement of women within the appraisal profession, particularly in New England.

If you’re interested in joining us for live meetups please contact one of the committee members for more information.

You do not have to be a member of the Appraisal Institute to participate.  Please share this page with your colleagues.

For more information, please contact our WIN group committee members using the form below.

Tina O’Connell, MAI, AI-GRS, Chair (Maine)
Susan Kelly, SRA (Rhode Island)
Melanie Kosich, MAI (Massachusetts)
Jennifer O’Neill, SRA, MNAA (Connecticut)
Leitha Reilly (New Hampshire and Vermont)

Dec
4
Wed
2024
Holiday Meeting /Dinner and Installation of 2025 Officers Directors and Regional Reps @ Harborview Dining Room @ the Federal Reserve Boston
Dec 4 @ 5:30 pm

The Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute cordially invites you to attend our annual holiday meeting. This year we are back in the beautiful Harborside Dining Room on the 31st floor of the Federal Reserve. With some of the best views in Boston, the Harborview Dining Room with its floor to ceiling windows, offers spectacular views of the Atlantic.

Join us for an evening of networking, cocktails, and an outstanding selection of hearty hors d’oeuvres, featuring salad, pasta, and sliders. The evening is our chance to express our gratitude to the 2024 leadership team for their outstanding contributions and to extend our warm wishes for success to the incoming 2025 leadership team.

Want to bring a guest? The add guest option can be found under Event Fees.

Dec
10
Tue
2024
Maine Holiday Networking Event @ Maine Beer Company
Dec 10 @ 4:30 pm