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Meet the BMAR Members - Berr

After working for a N.Y.C.-based insurer and becoming a partner at Bronx Insurance Brokerage, Michael Berr ventured out on his own in the mid 1980s as National Brokerage Corp. He quickly developed a reputation as an innovator in insurance programs for the real estate industry. Berr demonstrated his marketing abilities by securing "Best Rated" insurers to back these programs. Goodhart National Gorman Agency (GNG) was formed in the late '80s by the acquisition of the Goodhart Agency and, subquently, the Gorman Agency by Berr's National Brokerage. With a staff of over 20 employees, the agency favors the N.Y. metropolitan real estate industry. Michael Berr, Goodhart National Gorman Agency 5988 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, N.Y. 10710 Tel. (914) 779-0500 www.goodhartinsurance.com
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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
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.
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,

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