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Company Profile: Albany Realty Group

Albany Realty Group is a local, independent real estate firm dealing in residential and commercial real estate. They represent buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords. Their agents are some of the best educated and experienced in the area. Albany Realty Group was formed in 2003 and has experienced steady growth since its inception. While not the largest firm in the Capital Region, they compete on the same playing field because of their training, market knowledge, and negotiating skills. Marie Bettini, as principal broker was licensed in 1991 and since that time has worked as an agent representing buyers and sellers, as a manager coaching and mentoring other agents, and now as broker/owner of Albany Realty Group continues her passion for helping others through the company. She believes that through hard work and dedication all things are possible. Client service drives the company and all agents who work at Albany Realty Group.
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The anticipated effect of Basel III and ISO 20022 implementation on commercial real estate - by Michael Zysman

The anticipated effect of Basel III and ISO 20022 implementation on commercial real estate - by Michael Zysman

July 1, 2025 is the deadline for US banks to begin to adopt Basel III banking standards and July 14, 2025 is the deadline for U.S. banks to adopt ISO 20022 messaging standards. Both will have a significant effect on the banking and commercial real estate (CRE) finance sectors.
A fresh start - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

A fresh start - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

For the past several years, the New York City multifamily housing market has been defined by disruption. The combined impact of the HSTPA rent laws and a sharply higher interest rate environment has fundamentally reduced
Tri-state capital  migrates nationally amid  regulation pressure - by Reese Weaver

Tri-state capital migrates nationally amid regulation pressure - by Reese Weaver

New York tri-state multifamily investors are increasingly reallocating capital to less-regulated markets across the U.S. as rent control and legislative risk erode returns at home. With over 60% of New York City’s rental housing stock classified as rent-stabilized, the traditional value-add model — buying under-performing buildings,

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

There was a time when an offering memorandum (OM) was pretty bare bones, some photos, a few bullet points on income, and a rent roll thrown in at the back. That used to get the job done. Not anymore. In 2025, buyers are sharper, faster, and more selective. They’re looking