Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Real Estate Finance Association hosts Year-End Celebration and Holiday Party - Read More here: https://hubs.la/Q03026G10 #NEREJ #commercialrealestate Real Estate Finance Association (REFA)

Join us for REFA's Annual Forecasting Luncheon! Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 Registration: 11:45 a.m. Program: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Location: WilmerHale; 60 State Street, 26th Floor, Boston Economist: Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist, Head of Global Research & Head of Americas Research, CBRE   Moderator: Lauren O'Neil, Chief Operating Officer, AEW REFA President 2022   Speakers: To be announced soon! Join REFA for one of our most anticipated annual events, the Forecasting Luncheon, where industry leaders come together to examine the current state and future outlook of the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) market.   Kicking off the program, leading economist, Richard Barkham, CBRE, will provide a comprehensive overview of the CRE industry, sharing key insights on 2024 trends and projections for 2025. This market analysis will set the stage for a dynamic discussion led by Lauren O'Neil, AEW, and a panel of industry professionals.   Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with industry peers, and prepare for the year ahead in commercial real estate. Register online at https://lnkd.in/eEp8ZDja #REFA #REFABoston #REFAForecasting

REFA members came together at Central Wharf Co. for a festive Year-End Celebration & Holiday Party. Before the festivities, mentors and mentees from the REFA Mentor Program hosted their year-end wrap-up, reflecting on a successful year. We’re excited to relaunch the Mentor Program at the start of 2025! #REFA #REFABoston #REFAMentorProgram

Happy Thanksgiving from the CRE Divisions!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at REFA's Office Towers to City Homes: The BPDA’s Downtown Conversion Program! Thank you to Melanie Herald, SVP & Global Head of Fund Finance and Commercial Real Estate Lending, State Street for being our EMCEE and hosting us at State Street! Thank you to our Moderator, Jonathan Nye, Partner, Brown Rudnick LLP And thank you to our Speakers: Adam Burns, Owner & Principal, Burns Realty & Investments Scott Chisholm AIA, Residential Practice Area Leader, Gensler Matthew Donovan, Counsel, City of Boston John Weil, Sr. Program Manager, City of Boston

1 Week Away! Join REFA for Office Towers to City Homes: The BPDA’s Downtown Conversion Program! Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 Registration: 11:45 a.m. Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Location: One Congress Street, 12th Floor, Boston EMCEE: Melanie Herald, SVP & Global Head of Fund Finance and Commercial Real Estate Lending, State Street   Moderator: Jonathan Nye, Partner, Brown Rudnick LLP   Speakers: Adam Burns, Owner & Principal, Burns Realty & Investments Scott Chisholm AIA, Residential Practice Area Leader, Gensler Matthew Donovan, Counsel, City of Boston John Weil, Sr. Program Manager, City of Boston Register online at https://lnkd.in/eDyEjuft

1 Week Away! Join REFA for Office Towers to City Homes: The BPDA’s Downtown Conversion Program! Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 Registration: 11:45 a.m. Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Location: One Congress Street, 12th Floor, Boston Speakers: Adam Burns, Owner & Principal, Burns Realty & Investments Scott Chisholm AIA, Residential Practice Area Leader, Gensler Matthew Donovan, Counsel, City of Boston John Weil, Sr. Program Manager, City of Boston Join REFA for an exploration of the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s (BPDA) Downtown Residential Conversion Incentive Program. This innovative initiative aims to revitalize Boston’s downtown by supporting owners and developers in transforming higher-vacancy office buildings into vibrant residential spaces. Gain insights into the program’s incentives, challenges, and impact on the city’s future, and connect with leaders who are shaping Boston’s evolving real estate landscape. Register online at https://lnkd.in/eDyEjuft

Join REFA for Office Towers to City Homes: The BPDA’s Downtown Conversion Program! Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024 Registration: 11:45 a.m. Program: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Location: One Congress Street, 12th Floor, Boston Speakers: Adam Burns, Owner & Principal, Burns Realty & Investments Scott Chisholm AIA, Residential Practice Area Leader, Gensler Matthew Donovan, Counsel, City of Boston John Weil, Sr. Program Manager, City of Boston Join REFA for an exploration of the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s (BPDA) Downtown Residential Conversion Incentive Program. This innovative initiative aims to revitalize Boston’s downtown by supporting owners and developers in transforming higher-vacancy office buildings into vibrant residential spaces. Gain insights into the program’s incentives, challenges, and impact on the city’s future, and connect with leaders who are shaping Boston’s evolving real estate landscape. Register online at https://lnkd.in/eDyEjuft

Join our members for an evening of holiday cheer, good company, and giving back. In the spirit of giving, we kindly ask each member attending to bring a gift card, which will be donated to our two charitable partners- Breaktime and FamilyAid, organizations committed to helping end homelessness within the Boston area. Complimentary for REFA Members Non-Members $50 *2 Drink Tickets & Hors D'oeuvres will be provided! RSVP by Friday, November 22nd, at https://lnkd.in/e4enWQDC

Join us for the CBA Market Update Presented by the Future Leaders! Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Registration: 5:00 PM Project Presentation/Panel: 5:30-6:30 PM Networking Reception: 6:30-7:30 PM Location: Colliers-100 Federal Street, 13th Floor, Boston Join your colleagues at our Annual Market Update event. Presented by the CBA Future Leaders-Hear the latest updates from Industrial, Life Science, Downtown, Suburban and Capital Markets moderated by 2024 CBA President-Elect- Rob Byrne, CBRE. Admission includes 2 drink tickets for the reception. Moderator: Robert Byrne, CBA President-Elect, Executive Vice President, CBRE Panelists: Capital Markets – Bobby Alvarado, Debt & Structured Finance, Newmark Downtown- Mary Brown (Patalita), Director, Cushman & Wakefield Industrial – Chris Reilly, Senior Associate, Avison Young Suburban– Patrick Grady, Vice President-Brokerage, Hunneman Life Science- Maggie Dore, Director of Leasing, Breakthrough Properties Project Presentation: Pembroke: Mixed-use Redevelopment of Boston Seaport's Commonwealth Pier Kristan McLaughlin, Director, Asset Management, Pembroke Frank Gazzola, III, PE, Director, Development, Pembroke Register online at https://lnkd.in/e8Fi-ESu