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NMU: Mastering Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions
September 12 | Allsteel, Boston
Environmental due diligence is often overlooked, but is critical to understanding a project's risk, financial underwriting, and environmental compliance and sustainability. This comprehensive training course on Environmental Due Diligence for Real Estate Transactions is designed to equip commercial real estate professionals to navigate this vital aspect of the asset investment and development process.
Participants will delve into the fundamental principles underpinning environmental due diligence, recognizing the environmental consultant’s pivotal role in framing the safeguards for investments while fostering environmentally responsible ownership and development practices.
Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical case studies, attendees will gain an introductory understanding of regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and effective risk mitigation strategies.
NMU: Real Estate Finance Fundamentals
September 19 & 26 | Via Zoom
This virtual intensive two-day course will focus on debt and equity financing of income-producing real estate. Participants will explore both the private debt and equity markets for real estate finance and the commercial mortgage-backed securities market for debt financing. Crowdfunding and EB-5 financing will also be examined.
Through a mix of expert-led lectures, real-world case studies, videos, and interactive practice exercises, this course delivers an immersive learning experience. You'll analyze real estate finance from the perspective of the users of capital (developers and property owners) and the sources of capital (lenders and equity investors).
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss and present a professional financing request for debt and equity
- Understand risks and how to structure the financing of commercial real estate
- Appreciate the diverse ways financing can be used to influence community and neighborhood improvement.
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NAIOP Awards Submission – Applications Open
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Inaugural 2025 Project of the Year Awards, recognizing exceptional commercial real estate projects that are setting new standards for innovation, impact, and execution.
These brand-new prestigious awards celebrate urban & suburban projects that demonstrate excellence in planning, design, sustainability, and overall contribution to the community and industry. Eligible projects must have been completed on or after January 1, 2024.
Let’s recognize the visionaries and teams behind the spaces that shape how we work, live, and connect. The winners of each award will be announced at the NAIOP Holiday Party & Annual Meeting on November 19.
Application Due Date: Monday, September 15 @ 12:00pm ET
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Rent Control Ballot Initiative Filed for Attorney General’s Consideration
On August 6, a citizen’s petition called An Initiative Petition to Protect Tenants by Limiting Rent Increases was filed with the Attorney General’s Office seeking inclusion on the 2026 General Election Ballot.
The language, if enacted, would apply statewide and limit annual rent increases to a set cost-of-living adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index, with a maximum cap of 5%, regardless of a change in tenancy during the relevant 12-month period. For context, the cost-of-living increase last year was 2.9%, which would have been the maximum allowable rent increase in 2025 if the proposed measure had been in place. In 2022, the cost-of-living increase was 8%, but the measure would have restricted the maximum rent boost to 5%. Owner-occupied buildings with fewer than five units would be exempt, as would new construction for the first ten years of the building’s existence.
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Files Mass Ready Act
Yesterday, Governor Healey announced the filing of the Mass Ready Act, a environmental bond bill that proposes nearly $3 billion in bonding authorizations to strengthen infrastructure and protect Massachusetts communities against increasing extreme weather events.
The bill’s language also proposes simplifications to the environmental permitting process for priority housing and urgent infrastructure needs. It also includes $50 million in reauthorization for the Momentum Fund to continue accelerating the development of mixed-income and multifamily housing.
NAIOP CEO Tamara Small spoke at the press conference.
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