Berkshire

Last week, Berkshire welcomed global investors, industry experts, and senior leaders to Boston for its Annual Investor Conference. Thank you to our investors who traveled from across the globe to join us and contributed to a successful conference. We also appreciate our MF1 partners for their participation. We especially thank our industry partners, Matt Gertken from BCA Research; Jim Costello from MSCI Inc.; Jeffrey Havsy from Moody's Analytics; Elizabeth Ptacek from StepStone Group; and Abby Rosenbaum from Oxford Economics, for making the trip to Boston and contributing their expertise. Their insights helped bridge global macroeconomic trends with localized, micro-level realities, enriching discussions throughout the conference alongside our senior leaders, including David Olney; Michael Coffey; Jon Frey; Gleb Nechayev, CRE; Jeffrey Gates Jr; Ravi Ragnauth; Thomas Jackson, CAIA; Tom Rucker, CPM®; Justin Wald, ARM; Steve Gullo; Timothy Sugrue; Eric Draeger; Jonathan Pfeil; Carolyn Burgess; John Lamb; Eric Schrumpf; Mark Munroe; Dan Kinchla; Julia Brodigan; Jason Polcaro; Kristen Samuelson; Sara Barrett; John Roach; Scott Waynebern; Sandy Vergano

Berkshire is pleased to announce that we have been recognized as a National Apartment Association (Naahq) Top Employer for 2026! This acknowledgement reflects our organization’s commitment to fostering a collaborative, innovative environment and our dedication to driving meaningful change within the industry. Thank you to all our team members for supporting our culture and company! “On behalf of the firm, we are honored to receive this recognition from NAA once again. Our success is driven by dedicated teams who deliver quality living experiences for residents while meeting the objectives of our investors.” – Alan King, Partner, and Head of Property Management View our open positions today to join our team! https://lnkd.in/ezt8y-G7 The NAA Top Employer Awards are measured by employee feedback and do not involve any financial incentives. #NAATopEmployer

Berkshire's Head of Research and Chief Economist, Gleb Nechayev, CRE, recently contributed to the AFIRE Summit Journal, which shares insights and perspectives on the real estate market environment and emerging trends.   In the newly published Issue No. 20, Gleb explores why investors may want to consider combining private real estate equity and debt within their real estate allocations—rather than considering real estate debt strictly as part of fixed income allocation. The full analysis can be found on pages 96-103. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gd_tC7-q   #AFIRE #MultfamilyInvestments

Are you attending the annual PENSION REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (PREA) conference? Berkshire's Partner and Head of Portfolio Management, John Lamb, and Vice President of Capital Markets, Kristina McGowan, MBA, will be at the event! If you’re there, reach out and say hello. We look forward to seeing you! #PREA #SpringConference

The firm is pleased to announce that MF1, a partnership between Berkshire and Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management, LP, has been awarded Bridge Lender of the Year ($100m+) for 2025 by PERE Credit. This recognition underscores the confidence of our investors and the dedication of our team. Thank you to our investors and associates who continue to drive our success! PERE is a leading publication for the world’s private real estate markets. The annual awards are independently compiled and nominated by their editorial team. The 2025 PERE Credit Awards, the credit-focused vertical within PERE, were announced in March 2026 for the 2025 calendar year. Berkshire Residential Investments and Limekiln Real Estate pay no fee to participate in the award process. Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/eBQaga8e #PERECredit #BridgeLender #MultifamilyInvestments

Berkshire is pleased to announce that John Roach, Managing Director of Debt Portfolio Management, is serving as the 2026 President for the Real Estate & Finance Association (RE&FA). The association is a division of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB), a commercial real estate business association providing members with networking, educational opportunities, and the ability to foster collaboration within the commercial real estate community in Boston. Formed in 1988, REFA currently has 700 members, 100+ corporate sponsors, and hosts over 30 educational and networking events each year.

In 2025, Berkshire's equity and securities platform collectively executed more than $2.3 billion in acquisitions, refinancings, and dispositions. Our equity transactions included the acquisition of six multifamily assets in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Explore our investments: https://lnkd.in/e39uwEGu #MultifamilyInvestments

The latest Urban Land Institute Economist Snapshot offers a forward-looking view of construction costs in 2026, highlighting where pressures are expected to ease and where opportunities may emerge across sectors and regions. Berkshire's Head of Research and Chief Economist, Gleb Nechayev, CRE, joins fellow industry economists as they share insights on development trends and the outlook for the year ahead. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gMYfctXc #UrbanLandInstitute #MultifamilyInvestments

In 2025, MF1, a partnership between Berkshire and Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management, LP, originated over 70 U.S. multifamily bridge loans totaling over $5.4 billion in loan commitments and issued four multifamily-only securitizations.

This year, Berkshire celebrates its 60th anniversary and the team members, residents, and investors who make it all possible. The firm’s Chief Executive Officer, David Olney, says a few words to recognize this incredible milestone. We look forward to the opportunities ahead as we continue building thriving communities and creating long-term value. #MultifamilyInvestments