From Banker & Tradesman: Multifamilies, Family-Owned

Chestnut Hill Realty Acquires Harvard Square Apartment Portfolio for $24.8 Million
Six-Building, 87-Unit Portfolio Located in the Heart of Cambridge

Cambridge, MA — 14 September, 2011 — Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR), one of New England’s leading multifamily real estate companies, today announced the purchase of a six-building, 87-unit apartment portfolio located in Cambridge, MA. The portfolio was purchased for $24.8 million, with financing provided by Citi Private Bank.

NORWOOD, MA – 25 August 2011 – Norwest Woods, a 406-unit apartment community owned and managed by Chestnut Hill Realty, celebrated the recent completion of a 54-unit building. The three story structure is elevator serviced and features spacious one bedroom single level and loft-style residences. Boasting open floor plans, deluxe kitchens with stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer and large windows, the apartments start at $1,540 per month.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9, 2011
Contact: Gina Madaio
Ph: 617 323-2100
Email: gmadaio@chestnuthillrealty.com

New Partnership for Prevention Report Highlights Successful Worksite Health Programs at Small to Medium-Sized Companies

BROOKLINE — It is back to the future at Longwood Towers.

Five years after a developer purchased the stately apartment complex for about $110 million, with plans to sell the 277 apartments in three buildings as condos, a new owner has temporarily scrapped plans to complete the final phase and instead put newly renovated units up for rent.

Chestnut Hill, MA – Apr. 22, 2009 – Last April, Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR) announced the launch of a comprehensive green initiative targeting its existing properties. The ‘Live Green’ program is a multi-faceted effort targeting all CHR communities, its residents, and its employees. Outlined below are the accomplishments since the inception of the initiative in the following areas: education and awareness, energy conservation, water consumption, electricity and lighting, recycling, landscaping, pesticides and maintenance.

By Jody Kessler/correspondent Brookline -

The Brookline Mens Softball League recently finished another season of double plays, screaming liners and home runs.

A and B Division Champions were decided on Sept. 18 at Deleteskty Diamond. Zaftigs Deli swept Moe’s Tavern in three games for the A championship, while Chestnut Hill Realty beat 1918 in a five-game series for the B championship.

Chestnut Hill, MA – August 28, 2008 – Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR), one of New England’s leading full-service real estate companies focused on multifamily residential properties, is pleased to announce that longtime employee Mark Lawrence was recently awarded Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician of the Year by the National Apartment Association Educational Institute (NAAEI). (Lawrence was recognized at the NAAEI’s 2008 PARAGON Awards Ceremony in Orlando, Fla.)

Chestnut Hill, MA – July 18, 2008 – Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR), one of New
England’s leading full-service real estate companies focused on multi-family
residential properties, announces the hiring of a new property manager at its
Norwest Woods location in Norwood, MA. Deb Bullens joins Chestnut Hill
Realty from Archstone Communities, a national apartment rental company,
where she worked in various locations throughout Massachusetts including
Canton, Watertown and, most recently, a property located in Waltham.