Overview

Kathleen Bottagaro has diverse experience in real estate law with a particular emphasis on financings, representing owners and developers of market and affordable multifamily projects, senior living facilities, office/industrial properties, retail centers and mixed-use projects throughout the United States.

Kathleen handles complex real estate financing transactions for her borrower clients with a focus on multifamily properties, including affordable housing projects and senior living facilities. Kathleen has a wealth of experience in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD financings. She has also represented developers in public finance transactions, including the issuance, refunding, credit enhancement and restructuring of tax-exempt multifamily housing bonds.

Kathleen has also orchestrated large portfolio transactions, on both the buy and sell side, involving many properties in multiple states. Many of those portfolio transactions have also involved new financings and/or loan assumptions. Kathleen has also helped clients sell bank-owned real estate assets.

Although her ultimate goal was law school, Kathleen developed an interest in real estate during college. As an undergraduate, she earned a degree in finance and real estate and obtained her real estate broker’s license.

Admissions & Affiliations

  • State of Colorado
  • American Bar Association
  • Colorado Bar Association - Real Estate Section
    • Council Member (1994-97)
  • Denver Bar Association