News: Brokerage

First Bergen celebrates 50 years of success

Despite ever-changing economic and real estate cycles, First Bergen Title Agency, LLC (First Bergen) has remained a stable force in the title insurance industry for 50 years. While other agencies have emerged and dissolved at market peaks and record-lows, hands-on customer service and uncompromising integrity have been the valued components of First Bergen's long-term success. Allen Meccia, Jr., one of the firm's managing members, brings an industry perspective that spans more than 30 years. Guided by his father, who founded the company in 1957, Meccia, Jr. joined the family business in 1984. "The industry has changed significantly since our company's founding, but our team of professionals continues to adapt to these changes and protect our customers' real estate interests with the same service, reputation and expertise we've delivered for more than five decades," said Meccia, Jr.
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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 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.
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
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