Greater Boston Real Estate Board

This year we worked hard to tell the story of the 13,000 real estate professionals we represent. Efforts included raising public awareness regarding rent control and a proposed sales tax on homes and commercial property.

GBREB and Massachusetts Apartment Association (MAA) were proud to host the National Apartment Association (Naahq) roadshow with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Boston. The NAA roadshow brings together housing providers, HUD officials and local public housing authorities to discuss the critical Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. This collaborative roadshow gives HUD direct access to active housing providers and an opportunity to hear, in real time, the operational realities of the HCV program. Local GBREB leaders met with HUD officials and exploring mutually beneficial ways that the program can be revitalized and improved.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 36th Annual REFA Gala! It was an incredible night with 600+ members from the CRE Industry honoring Paul Nasser, President of Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. Thank you to all our sponsors, including our Platinum Sponsors Intercontinental Real Estate Corp and Needham Bank! Take a look at the evening's memorable moments here: https://lnkd.in/eJ4ruPvh #REFAGala

The Annual REFA Gala is only 2 days away! Enjoy an evening of celebration and networking as we recognize Paul Nasser, President, Intercontinental Real Estate Corp, as the 2024 Swain Distinguished Service Award Recipient. With over 500 CRE professionals, it is REFA’s largest gathering of the year. Sponsorships & Registration options are still available, but you will not be listed in printed materials. To register, go to www.annualrefagala.com.

REFA hosted an informative discussion with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, moderated by Nutter Partner and REFA past president, Paul Ayoub. More than 150 leaders from the commercial real estate industry gathered for a wide-ranging conversation addressing key policies impacting the CRE in Boston, as well as the city’s strengths and opportunities for growth. See more photos from the event here, https://lnkd.in/d8b8sccD

GBREB Forms Revised to Comply with NAR Settlement Terms. New requirements mandated under the NAR antitrust settlement agreement take effect this month and with MLS PIN also having announced recent rule changes, revisions have been made to the GBREB Forms Library. As of August 17, in order to meet the terms of the NAR settlement, REALTORS® and their sellers are prohibited from making offers of compensation in an MLS to buyer brokers or other buyer representatives. Additionally, agents and brokers participating in an MLS who are working with a buyer must enter into a written agreement with the buyer prior to touring a home. For more information, resources and videos, visit our Forms Updates webpage. https://lnkd.in/epZ_AyyZ

New Law In 2025: Sealing of Eviction Records The Housing Bond Bill included a new law the sealing of eviction records.  The new law takes effect on May 5, 2025. GBREB is sharing this helpful legal advisory from the team at Turk and Milone, LLP .

Help us welcome our newest Real Estate Finance Association (REFA) Members! Sean Almeida, MAI, Managing Director, Joseph J. Blake and Associates, Inc. Maxwell Bechtold, Principal, Angelica Max Brodsky, Student, University of Massachusetts Amherst Jack Creedon, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP Britt Fuller, Analyst, Berkadia Dan Gaudet, Student, University of Connecticut Gardner Kelley, Senior Associate, MLL Capital Bruce Lusa, Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield Jameson Jerome Mannix III, Student, Hamilton College Pradeep D Parrde, Northeastern University Jamie Remick, Associate, Winthrop Capital Advisors Jack Rittenmeyer, Analyst, Berkadia Michael Speciale, Investments, Bulfinch Eli Terrill, Co-Op Analyst, CrossHarbor Capital Partners Mansi T., Asset Management Analyst, AEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Hagop Toghramadjian, Project Director And Development, WinnCompanies Welcome to REFA! #REFA #REFABoston #REFANewMembers

Governor Maura Healey today signed into law the Housing Bond Bill. The Affordable Homes Act will support the production, preservation and rehabilitation of more than 65,000 homes statewide over the next five years. “We applaud the Governor and her administration, the Speaker, Senate President and all the stakeholders who are dedicated to leading the Commonwealth through this moment and championing reforms which are paramount to making Massachusetts a more affordable place to live and work,” said Greg Vasil, CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. https://lnkd.in/eEns4iYk...

“It’s simple economic supply and demand,” said Greg Vasil, the CEO of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. “We are where we are because we haven’t built enough … for a long time, for a couple of decades at least, and that’s a problem.” https://lnkd.in/dpAK4E7p