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A CM&B project feature: Why dealers are looking beyond vacant land - The repositioning strategy behind Herb Chambers Toyota of Boston
Medford, MA When a five-story former bank headquarters along I-93 became one of Greater Boston’s largest Toyota dealerships, it signaled a broader shift in commercial real estate. It offered a glimpse into where the next generation of dealership growth may come from: opportunities hiding in plain sight within underutilized office and retail properties.
Vigilant Holdings acquires 13 Page Rd., 75,480 s/f industrial facility, for $16.6m
Londonderry, NH JLL capital markets arranged the $16.6 million sale of 13 Page Rd., a 75,480 s/f Class A industrial facility. The newly constructed warehouse is fully leased to a building products
Wingate Living expands RI presence with acquisition of Cranston memory care community
Cranston, RI Wingate Living has acquired Wingate Residences at Cranston, formerly known as Victoria Court. This memory care community marks Wingate’s third property in Rhode Island.
Company of the Month: GRLA at 50: Building on experience, planning for the future
Hopkinton, MA As Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects (GRLA) marks its 50th anniversary in 2026, the Hopkinton firm is preparing for a planned ownership transition. Longtime leadership team members Marc DiPilato, Skye Jensen, and Chris Paszko will become partners in 2027.
Atlantic Capital Partners arranges sale of Ansonia Landing for $8.3m
Ansonia, CT Atlantic Capital Partners has completed the $8.3 million sale of Ansonia Landing, a 91,447 s/f strip center. Situated in a populated area 15 minutes from downtown New Haven, the asset offers a value-add opportunity to reimagine one of the most significant parcels along this major corridor.
Regal Ventures, Snowball Developments and Devli Real Estate acquires 186,603 s/f single-tenant industrial asset
Windsor, CT A joint venture comprising Regal Ventures, Snowball Developments and Devli Real Estate has acquired a 186,603 s/f, single-tenant industrial asset located at 600 Day Hill Rd. All three partners are based in the New York City area.
New England Real Estate Journal's 2026 Fall Preview Spotlight
NEREJ invitied commercial real estate professionals to share their perspective on the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the market this fall and what they see ahead for 2027.
Colliers facilitates $5.775 million sale of auto repair site for housing development
Boston, MA Colliers, a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, arranged the $5.775 million sale of 1590 Blue Hill Ave., a 1.63-acre site in the city’s Mattapan neighborhood.
Global Partners celebrates opening of new headquarters at 275 Grove St. in Newton
Newton, MA Global Partners, a leading independent liquid energy supplier and retail operator, celebrated the opening of its new corporate headquarters at 275 Grove St. The move marks a significant milestone for the company, bringing employees together in a modern
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Chapman Construction completes 6,000 s/f Monadnock Conservancy headquarters
Keene, NH Chapman Construction has completed construction of a new 6,000 s/f headquarters building for the Monadnock Conservancy. As an innovative net zero energy facility, it relies on the use of renewable
Rockland Trust provides $9.4 million financing for Hallsville School project
Manchester, NH Rockland Trust provided $9.4 million in financing to support the financing and redevelopment of the historic Hallsville School at 275 Jewett St. The project will transform the vacant 1891
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Interstate Electrical honors 86 employees at Annual Employee Appreciation Awards
Billerica, MA Interstate Electrical Services Corp. honored 86 employees for career milestones, technical certifications, special acknowledgements, and retirement achievements during its annual Employee Appreciation Awards.
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As we speed toward the close of 2026, US real estate markets increase in their volatility, as uncertainty is directly impacting Greater Boston development. We’re seeing distressed capital stacks, debt restructuring and alternative gap-financing products, as the banks continue their pull back from lending.
In this column, I want to discuss a basic principle of building relationships, then share a few lessons I’ve learned along the way. I call it Social Energy. The concept is simple: surround yourself with successful people, develop relationships, and participate in activities that put you in the same circles as the people you want to do business with.
I’m optimistic that Southern New Hampshire is no longer waiting for the next industrial cycle. It may already be in it. Two announcements in September 2026, United Therapeutics’ purchase of the former Anheuser-Busch campus and
As Pawtucket looks toward new leadership following Adam Greenman’s victory in the September 9 Democratic primary, The Pawtucket Foundation extends its appreciation to mayor Donald Grebien for nearly 16 years of service
This shift from transaction-driven to release-driven regulation is already influencing how buyers, sellers, and developers evaluate environmental risk. Under the CPTP framework, environmental obligations were often triggered solely because a qualifying property changed ownership. The result was that many transactions became bogged down by environmental compliance requirements that had little relationship to current environmental risks.
Every day, homes, apartments, hospitals, universities, and commercial buildings discharge warm wastewater into sewer systems. That thermal energy can be captured and reused to heat and cool nearby buildings, reducing fossil fuel consumption and lowering operating costs. Massachusetts,
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