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Project of the Month: DeLucia and De Lise completing a $10m investment at 967 Elm St. in Manchester NH known as Rendezvous on Elm
Manchester, NH Most multifamily renovations start with a standard stack: a few floor plans that are copy/pasted up multiple floors. Rendezvous on Elm began somewhere else entirely. 27 residences, 27 different floor plans, and a $10 million project built around the idea that a boutique building should feel boutique, from each angle and for every resident.
Related Beal to complete a $38 million renovation to Loring Towers in Salem, MA
Salem, MA Related Beal together with Related Affordable, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and MassHousing announced a complete upgrade and renovation of the Loring Towers affordable housing community built in 1974. With financing secured, Related will begin a comprehensive, multi-phased renovation of the 250-unit property in August 2026
Project of the Month: Onyx Partners’ Springfield Crossing transforms former Eastfield Mall into Western Mass.’ premier retail destination
Springfield, MA The redevelopment of the former Eastfield Mall into Springfield Crossing has transformed a long-vacant enclosed mall into a new 360,000 s/f regional power center, one of the largest retail redevelopments completed in Western Massachusetts in recent years.
National Multifamily brokers 164-unit four-building portfolio for $17.3m
Bridgeport, CT National Multifamily sold a 164-unit, four-building multifamily portfolio to a New York City investor for $17.3 million. The deal closed on June 2nd, 2026. Matt Cawley, Michael Hewes, and Olivia Friedberg
South Weymouth Naval Air Station redev. plans move forward with $65m land sale
Weymouth, MA The long-awaited redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station has taken a major step forward, with Washington Capital Management selling its land at the base to a joint venture of Brookfield Properties and New England Development.
Atlantic Capital Ptrs. sells 44,538 s/f Whole Foods Market - $22.5m
Nashua, NH Atlantic Capital Partners has brokered the sale of 272 Daniel Webster Hwy., a single-tenant asset occupied by Whole Foods Market. The 44,538 s/f property is situated on a 3.08-acre
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NEREJ’s 2026 Mid Year Review Spotlight is here!
NEREJ’s 2026 Mid Year Review Spotlight is here! This special section features perspectives from across commercial real estate as firms reflect on the first half of the year and discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the months ahead.
Hannigan of Choyce Peterson negotiates 8,306 s/f lease to Carbon Capture Machine
Trumbull, CT Choyce Peterson, Inc. represented Carbon Capture Machine (CCM) in securing a lease for 8,306 s/f of flex space at 60 Commerce Dr. This transaction involved a flexible office and lab environment, with CCM leasing space ideal for both administrative and lab production functions. Choyce Peterson principal John Hannigan represented CCM in this transaction.
The Westin Portland Harborview to host exclusive VIP pop-up with The Woods Maine July 24–26
Portland, ME The Westin Portland Harborview will introduce an exclusive, limited-time pop-up shop with The Woods Maine, taking place July 24–26 in the city’s Arts District. This elevated retail experience brings The Woods Maine, the acclaimed Maine lifestyle brand behind the popular retail shop in Norway, Maine, directly to hotel guests and the local community.
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University of New Hampshire hosts beam-signing ceremony with Gilbane Building and Stantec
Durham, NH The University of New Hampshire marked a construction milestone of the new Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping with a traditional beam-signing ceremony on July 13. Funded in large part through federal awards from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Institute for Standards and Technology totaling over $25 million
Lee & Associates NYC arranges $10.5 million in financing for New England acquisition and redevelopment projects
East Providence, RI Lee & Associates NYC’s Capital Advisory Group has arranged two commercial real estate financing transactions totaling $10.5 million, highlighting the team’s ability to
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Colliers hires McGeary as senior vice president and Curtis as vice president
Boston, MA According to Colliers, Tim McGeary has joined as senior vice president and Brett Curtis as vice president, specializing in multifamily investment sales. Their addition expands Colliers’ multifamily capabilities across Greater Boston while further strengthening the connection
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At the time, I was working as a commercial property manager. I had just met a great woman who eventually became my wife. I had a salary, benefits, and an employer-matched 401(k) plan. While working my 9-to-5 job, I attended graduate school at Brandeis University from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
As global wind energy capacity has expanded dramatically over the past two decades, a largely overlooked consequence is now demanding attention: the disposal of wind turbine blades that have reached the end of their operational lives.
For years, multifamily owners have competed by adding amenities. Fitness centers became larger. Clubrooms became more sophisticated. Developers invested heavily in co-working spaces, pet amenities, outdoor gathering areas, and wellness-focused features.
Connecticut needs more residential housing. The state has excess underutilized commercial property. As a result, the state has been encouraging conversion of commercial space, hotels and motels to multifamily housing.
A good manager can take a mediocre restaurant and make it a screaming success. Conversely, a poor management team can lead a successful restaurant into the doldrums of survivability.
Many schools in the United States are struggling to keep up with deteriorating infrastructure. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, nearly 40% of schools across the U.S. are more than 55 years old and need new critical systems upgrades such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
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