Introduction
Julie Hancock Stande represents developers, landowners, and investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.
My focus
Multifamily Housing
I assist owners and developers with the acquisition, disposition, and financing of multifamily properties, including developments financed with low-income housing tax credits and historic tax credits. I recently helped a client acquire and finance a 346-unit affordable housing development in Springfield, Massachusetts. I work on many refinancings of affordable housing projects, in particular, those funded through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) 223(f) program. Additionally, in the multifamily sector, I handle both the acquisition of general partner interests in affordable housing projects as well as the disposition of limited partner interests in affordable housing projects, including negotiating purchase and sale agreements for such acquisitions and dispositions.
General Real Estate
I work with clients on various other general real estate matters, including purchase and sale agreements and real estate joint ventures.
Looking ahead
The passage of the Affordable Homes Act in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts signifies a commitment to the production and preservation of affordable housing in the Commonwealth. The bill provides numerous funding opportunities to affordable housing initiatives and establishes comprehensive policies. I look forward to working with developers on new affordable housing projects to take advantage of the funding and support provided by the Commonwealth.
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Presentations
- “Opportunities in Year 15,” IPED’s Learn the Basics: Housing Tax Credits 101, Boston, MA, March 22, 2024
- “ Opportunities in Year 15,” IPED’s Learn the Basics: Housing Tax Credits 101, Boston, MA, March 24, 2023
In the news
- Law.com
How I Made Partner: ‘Work hard, be an active listener and seek out career mentors
Oct 19, 2023Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Julie Stande is profiled in this article. Julie discusses her career progression, overcoming challenges along the way, mentorship’s role in shaping her career, and advice for associates aspiring to make partner.
- CoStar News
Nuveen to buy 12,000-plus apartments in major affordable housing bet
May 11, 2023This article mentions NP for serving as regulatory counsel in Nuveen’s acquisition of a 12,000-unit affordable housing portfolio from Omni Holding Co. The NP deal team was led by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch and included Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice leader and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen; Boston partner Julie Stande; Washington, DC counsel Patrice Harris; associates James Allen and Avery Ryou of New York City, David Hornstein of Washington, DC, and Ali Sisson of Boston; New York City paralegal Brian Murphy; and New York City affordable housing specialist Antonik Kristofer, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- Affordable Housing Finance
Nuveen acquires Omni Holding’s affordable housing portfolio
May 10, 2023The following articles mention NP for serving as regulatory counsel in Nuveen’s acquisition of a 12,000-unit affordable housing portfolio from Omni Holding Co. The NP deal team was led by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch and included Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice leader and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen; Boston partner Julie Stande; Washington, DC counsel Patrice Harris; associates James Allen and Avery Ryou of New York City, David Hornstein of Washington, DC, and Ali Sisson of Boston; New York City paralegal Brian Murphy, and New York City affordable housing specialist Antonik Kristofer, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- Multi-Housing News
Nuveen buys 12,000-unit affordable portfolio
May 10, 2023The following articles mention NP for serving as regulatory counsel in Nuveen’s acquisition of a 12,000-unit affordable housing portfolio from Omni Holding Co. The NP deal team was led by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch and included Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice leader and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen; Boston partner Julie Stande; Washington, DC counsel Patrice Harris; associates James Allen and Avery Ryou of New York City, David Hornstein of Washington, DC, and Ali Sisson of Boston; New York City paralegal Brian Murphy, and New York City affordable housing specialist Antonik Kristofer, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- New England Real Estate Journal
Nixon Peabody advises Hebrew SeniorLife in construction of new senior affordable housing complex
April 7, 2023This article highlights NP’s work advising Hebrew SeniorLife in the site acquisition and construction of a new affordable housing complex for seniors in Brookline, MA. The article quotes Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Julie Hancock Stande, who led the NP deal team. The team also included senior counsel Jeff Sacks, counsel Karla Chaffee, associates Talia Burghard and Jason Kim, and paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the Boston office and Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- Seniors Housing Business
Nixon Peabody advises Hebrew SeniorLife in construction of affordable community in Brookline, Massachusetts
April 4, 2023This article highlights NP’s work advising Hebrew SeniorLife in the site acquisition and construction of a new affordable housing complex for seniors in Brookline, MA. The article quotes Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Julie Hancock Stande, who led the NP deal team. The team also included senior counsel Jeff Sacks, counsel Karla Chaffee, associates Talia Burghard and Jason Kim, and paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the Boston office and Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- Boston Real Estate Times
Nixon Peabody advises Hebrew SeniorLife in construction of new seniors affordable housing complex
March 28, 2023This article highlights NP’s work advising Hebrew SeniorLife in the site acquisition and construction of a new affordable housing complex for seniors in Brookline, MA. The article quotes Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Julie Hancock Stande, who led the NP deal team, which also includes senior counsel Jeff Sacks, counsel Karla Chaffee, associates Talia Burghard and Jason Kim, and paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the Boston office and Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- Bisnow
This week’s Boston deal sheet
March 27, 2023This roundup of Greater Boston real estate deals mentions NP for advising Hebrew SeniorLife in the site acquisition and construction of a new affordable housing complex for seniors in Brookline, MA. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Julie Hancock Stande led the NP deal team, which also included senior counsel Jeff Sacks, counsel Karla Chaffee, associates Talia Burghard and Jason Kim, and paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the Boston office and Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- Providence Business News
Providence Realty Investment gets refinancing for nine affordable housing sites
Nov 30, 2022Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Julie Stande is quoted in this article highlighting the firm’s work advising Providence Realty Investment in the refinancing of its Rhode Island affordable housing portfolio. Julie led the NP deal team, which also includes Washington, DC partner and General Real Estate & Transactional team leader Dara Histed, Boston associates Ali Sisson and Jason Kim, and Boston paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- Seniors Housing Business
Nixon Peabody advises on $104 million refinancing of affordable housing portfolio in Rhode Island
Nov 17, 2022This article highlights the firm’s work advising client Providence Realty Investment in the refinancing of its Rhode Island affordable housing portfolio. The article mentions the NP deal team, which was led by Boston partner Julie Stande and included Washington, DC partner and General Real Estate & Transactional team leader Dara Histed, Boston associates Ali Sisson and Jason Kim, and Boston paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- Affordable Housing Finance
People on the move
This column on notable moves within the affordable housing space spotlights the practices and promotions of Affordable Housing and Real Estate partners Lori Bowman and Matt Carrigg in Rochester, and Alex Rosso and Julie Hancock Stande in Boston as part of the firm’s 2022 new partner class.Feb 17, 2022 - McKnight’s Senior Living
People in the news
This roundup of industry moves and promotions features the elevation of Rochester partners Lori Bowman and Matt Carrigg and Boston partners Alex Rosso and Julie Hancock Stande, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice, as part of NP’s new partner class.Feb 8, 2022 - Connect Media
Former schoolhouse evolves into affordable housing in Greater Boston
This article covers the groundbreaking for a Boston-area affordable housing project, mentioning our firm for advising the developers on the predevelopment, acquisition, permitting, and construction financing. The NP team included Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Paul Bouton, late partner Ruth Silman, senior associate Julie Hancock Stande, and associate Ali Walendziak, all of the Boston office.Oct 19, 2021 - The Deal
Deal diary-Blackstone and KKR chalk up more insurance investments
July 15, 2021In two separate articles, the publication highlighted the firm for advising American International Group, Inc. in the pending sale of a $5.1 billion affordable housing portfolio to Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust. Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Liz Young is noted in one of the stories for leading the NP deal team.
In addition to Liz, the NP team includes Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Dara Histed, Project Finance & Public Finance partner Carla Young, Community Development Finance senior counsel Jeff Lesk, and Corporate partner John Partigan, all of Washington, DC; Global Finance partner Amanda Darwin, Affordable Housing & Real Estate associates Julie Stande and Ali Walendziak, and Community Development Finance associate Nury Aguasvivas, all of Boston; Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Emily Schwebke and Project Finance & Public Finance resident attorney Jacalyn Smith, both of Chicago; Manchester Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Talia Burghard; Long Island Affordable Housing & Real Estate paralegal Lori Esposito; and Los Angeles Corporate paralegal Mina Gonzaque-Taylor.
- Medium
The Need for Significant Change in Educational Funding in Massachusetts
Nixon Peabody’s Andrew Glincher and Julie Hancock Stande are graduates of Brockton High School, one of the schools negatively impacted by the existing state education formula. They say it’s time for the Commonwealth to take action. Read the article here.Aug 8, 2018 - Medium
The Need for Significant Change in Educational Funding in Massachusetts
Nixon Peabody’s Andrew Glincher and Julie Hancock Stande are graduates of Brockton High School, one of the schools negatively impacted by the existing state education formula. They say it’s time for the Commonwealth to take action. Click here to read the full article.Aug 8, 2018 - Bloomberg Radio
Education funding
Managing Partner and CEO Andrew Glincher and Boston Affordable Housing and Real Estate associate Julie Stande participated in a news radio segment discussing Massachusetts’ education funding formula and why it needs to be updated. Both Andrew and Julie are graduates of Brockton High School, one of the school systems pushing for change. As a student, Julie was the named lead plaintiff in an equitable funding lawsuit (1998-2004) against the Commissioner of Education in Massachusetts.Aug 6, 2018
Admitted to practice
Massachusetts
Education
Northeastern University School of Law, J.D.
University of Connecticut, B.A., cum laude
Recognition
- Received a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2024 recognition in the field of Real Estate Law; listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2023
- Boston Magazine Top Lawyers, Real Estate (2021)
Insights And Happenings
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View AllChristopher R. Froeb
Partner / Practice Group Leader, Real Estate & Affordable Housing- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1137
- cfroeb@nixonpeabody.com
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Ian T. O'Banion
Partner / AIA / LEED®AP- San Francisco
- Office:+1 415.984.8313
- iobanion@nixonpeabody.com
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