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JLL sells The Boxer Boston from Hersha Hotels to Eurostars Hotels

Boston, MA JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group brokered the sale of The Boxer Boston, an 80-key restored historic hotel located in the West End neighborhood, to Eurostars Hotels Company, the hotel division of Grupo Hotusa, and the leading chain in Spain by number of properties with a strong presence in Europe.

Treasury guidance extends investment tax credit timeframe, protects small and mid-sized solar, notes Solect Energy

Boston, MA The U.S. Treasury released new guidance on August 15, 2025 that tightens rules around the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar projects, raising new hurdles for developers nationwide. However, for businesses, schools, and municipalities in the Northeast, there is a silver lining — the new rules extend by 10 months

FPA Multifamily acquires The Residences
at Brentwood - $52.5 million

North Providence, RI Representatives of CBRE, led by Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin, and Brian Bowler completed the $52.5 million sale of Residences at Brentwood, a 240-unit apartment community. CBRE represented the seller, TMI The Residences at North Brentwood,

O,R&L arranges $1.85 million sale
of a 2.1-acre redevelopment site

Milford, CT O,R&L Commercial has completed the sale of a 2.1-acre redevelopment site located at 801 Boston Post Rd. After several years on the market and numerous offers, the development site has officially sold for $1.85 million.

Ryan and Nickerson of Fieldstone
Commercial handle two sales - $5.94 million

North Grafton, MA Fieldstone Commercial Properties has completed the sale of 109 Creeper Hill Rd., a 24,900 s/f industrial building, for $4.040 million. Nolan Ryan of Fieldstone Commercial Properties represented the seller, Feedback Earth while Service Plus, the buyer was unrepresented.

Connolly Brothers acquires 75 Sam
Fonzo Dr. - a 160,000 s/f building

Beverly, MA Connolly Brothers Inc., a construction management firm serving private commercial, industrial and institutional clients, has completed acquisition of 75 Sam Fonzo Dr., a 160,000 s/f, four-story office building in the Cherry Hill Industrial Park. Connolly’s acquisition strengthens

Hunneman facilitates $11.8 million sale
of Coolidge Corner multifamily complex

Brookline, MA Hunneman, a full-service commercial real estate provider, has facilitated the sale of 10-12 Greenway Court. The residential complex encompasses two adjacent brick apartment buildings with off-street parking and is comprised of 14 residential units in the city’s Coolidge Corner

SMPS Boston names new board of directors

Boston, MA SMPS Boston, a volunteer organization supporting marketing professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industries, has named its new board of directors for the 2025-2026 program year. Composed of 11 dedicated members, the board reflects the chapter’s ongoing

The Peabody Companies promotes Castro to director of portfolio operations

Braintree, MA The Peabody Companies, a group of property management and real estate firms, has promoted Jessenia Castro to director of portfolio operations. In her new role, Castro manages her assigned portfolio to allow for exceptional operations standards and new business growt

Tenant Estoppel certificates: Navigating risks, responses and leverage - by Laura Kaplan

When it comes to the sale or financing of real property, tenant estoppel certificates are not just formalities – they are crucial documents that confirm the status of existing leases. Tenant estoppel certificates offer prospective buyers and lenders necessary assurance regarding the property’s financials and any