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Casale of Largo arranges $4.17 million in permanent financing for Ellicott Lofts

Zachary Casale, account executive for the Largo Group of Companies, arranged a permanent first mortgage for Ellicott Lofts, a mixed-use property located at 489 Ellicott St. The $4.17 million loan was non-recourse and fixed for 10 years with a 30 year amortization schedule. The mixed-use building features 38 loft style apartment units and 4,000 s/f of office space. Located in the former Frontier Water and Steam Warehouse in the center of the Flower District, Ellicott Lofts are the first exciting urban living spaces available in downtown Buffalo. There are 23 bi-level units, each featuring two bedrooms as well as two bathrooms, and 22-foot high ceilings and spiral staircases. The kitchens offer professional stainless steel appliances and zodiak quartz counter tops. Other amenities include oversized windows and skylights, on site laundry and fitness room, secured parking, along with secured access to the building, and a video monitoring system. The 4,000 s/f of office space is part of the subject's Business Identity Program, which provides tenants with total office support under one roof. It allows tenants to still work out of home, but with the added benefits of an enhanced business image, and a vital support network.
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SABRE coordinates sale of six properties totaling 199,845 s/f

Huntington, NY SABRE Real Estate Advisors has completed the sale of six commercial properties across Long Island and Northern New Jersey, further underscoring the firm’s strength as a trusted partner in complex real estate transactions. The deals were led by executive vice presidents Jimmy Aug and Stu Fagen, whose combined expertise continues to drive exceptional results for clients across the region.
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Strategic pause - by Shallini Mehra and Chirag Doshi

Strategic pause - by Shallini Mehra and Chirag Doshi

Many investors are in a period of strategic pause as New York City’s mayoral race approaches. A major inflection point came with the Democratic primary victory of Zohran Mamdani, a staunch tenant advocate, with a progressive housing platform which supports rent freezes for rent
Lasting effects of eminent domain on commercial development - by Sebastian Jablonski

Lasting effects of eminent domain on commercial development - by Sebastian Jablonski

The state has the authority to seize all or part of privately owned commercial real estate for public use by the power of eminent domain. Although the state is constitutionally required to provide just compensation to the property owner, it frequently fails to account
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Lower interest rates and more loan restructuring can help negate any negative trending of NOI on some CRE projects - by Michael Zysman

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Behind the post: Why reels, stories, and shorts work for CRE (and how to use them) - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

Behind the post: Why reels, stories, and shorts work for CRE (and how to use them) - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

Let’s be real: if you’re still only posting photos of properties, you’re missing out. Reels, Stories, and Shorts are where attention lives, and in commercial real estate, attention is currency.