The Schochet Companies News
Press releases, events, and related news.
September 29,
2008 3242 3242 
by Richard J. Henken
Smart investors are continually on the lookout for opportunities to earn strong risk-adjusted returns. A fresh, little-known asset class can reward investors who understand its hybrid benefits. In strong markets, projects backed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development provide a unique opportunity to combine bond-like fixed-income properties with the potential for growth through real estate appreciation.
September 18,
2008 3320 3320
The developer of Newport's Brick Marketplace, who owns 100 acres off Route 116 here, is among a number of business-oriented leaders about to unveil their vision for the creation of two new villages in town.
September 6,
2008 4128 4128
Last September and October, housing officials sat across a table from the owners of Starrett City, the nation's largest privately owned affordable housing complex, located in Brooklyn, N.Y. Armed with a stack of market studies and financial statements, officials argued Starrett City would provide the owners a stronger and more predictable return if kept affordable than if Starrett City Association attempted to remove the property's income restrictions.
September 5,
2008 3796 3796
Recent months have seen a second wind for the historic Brick Market Place, thanks to the ongoing renovation efforts of Schochet Associates, a development and property management company located in downtown Boston. Boasting over four acres of retail along America's Cup Ave., Brick Market Place has long been a treasured shopping destination in the city, and now sees a bright future as a centerpiece to the economic revitalization of the city's historic downtown area.
August 2,
2008 3382 3382
"The future is already here," points out Daniel Gehman, AIA, LEED AP and principal at TCA (Thomas P. Cox: Architects). With an accelerated pace of innovation evident in the past five to 10 years, industry observers believe that the groundwork is already being set for the apartment of 2020. While anything is possible, those interviewed for this special report agree "the paradigm is shifting to denser spaces that are highly amenitized," as Gehman puts it.
July 14,
2008 3028 3028
Ten health care facilities employ creative land use strategies to integrate medical care and wellness services into their communities.
June 29,
2008 3365 3365
Schochet Associates announced that Albert Rodiger has joined the company as its vice president of acquisitions and development.
April 8,
2008 3327 3327
As seen in the Berkshire Eagle, Great Barrington board signs off on Searles land.
March 19,
2008 3673 3673
Landing cleared: Great Barrington Selectmen pick Berkshire Development's residential proposal, as seen in the Berkshire Eagle.
December 4,
2007 3566 3566
MassHousing recently honored more than 90 property management companies in Massachusetts for their success in contracting with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) for $54.7 million in goods and services during fiscal year 2007.