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5 Questions to ask when choosing a real estate broker - by Elizabeth Perez Barlett

>They say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but this season may bring more movement in the housing market as springtime is one of the most popular times for home buying and selling. Although spring is one of the strongest seasons for the residential market, it may not be all rosebuds and butterflies if you don’t have the right advisors.

Bullio joins Auburn Construction Co., Inc. as vice president/project executive

Whitman, MA Marc Bullio has joined Auburn Construction Co., Inc. as vice president/project executive. Bullio brings to the table over 20 years of leadership experience. In his role as a project executive, he is responsible for the overall management and coordination of a project, beginning with business development

“Talking Toastmasters with Angela Nuss” celebrates 3rd anniversary

Braintree, MA The Podcast “Talking Toastmasters” recently celebrated its third anniversary, and the completion of more than 40 episodes. The podcast is the creation of Angela Nuss, director of special projects at Jay Nuss Realty Group, LLC.

Goulston & Storrs moves to One Post Office Sq. in Boston - the new space designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects

Boston, MA Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, has relocated its office to One Post Office Square – after nearly 40 years at its former 400 Atlantic Ave. address. About 350 employees have relocated to 100,000 s/f of space in the remodeled 41-story,

True Storage opens its third self-storage development this year located at 2201 Boston Rd., Wilbraham, MA

Wilbraham, MA True Storage opened its third self-storage development this year located at 2201 Boston Rd. This completion marks the company’s first ground-up completion in 2024, and their second multi-story new build in Massachusetts.

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group arranges $171 million sale of Hilton Back Bay hotel on behalf of the seller, Ashford Hospitality Trust

Boston, MA JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group arranged the $171 million sale of the Hilton Back Bay, a 390-key hotel. JLL worked on behalf of the seller, Ashford Hospitality Trust, and procured the buyer, which was a joint venture between Certares and Belcourt Capital Partners.

WinnCompanies and Opal Real Estate Group hold ribbon cutting at ThirtyOne Elm - an adaptive reuse development

Springfield, MA WinnCompanies and development partner Opal Real Estate Group joined with federal, state and local leaders to formally open ThirtyOne Elm, an adaptive reuse development bringing 74 apartments and 13,000 s/f of retail and commercial space to downtown.

Elm Grove Companies leads acquisition of Highfield Commons

Rochester, NH Real Estate Investment firm Elm Grove Companies has acquired 96 townhome style apartments, 6 fully permitted along with 40 future single family building lots and a large to be developed tract of land for a combined purchase price in excess of $30 million

Associated Construction names McConnell as new vice president

Hartford, CT The Associated Construction Company has promoted Kevin McConnell to the position of vice president. In this new capacity McConnell will continue to be a partner

Shawmut Design and Construction, Peregrine Group, and Ai3 Architects break ground on Edward Martin Middle School

East Providence, RI Rhode Island Department of Education, East Providence School District, Peregrine Group, Shawmut Design and Construction, and Ai3 Architects joined members of the East Providence community, students, faculty, and elected officials on Tuesday, April 9