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Development Associates handles sale of 17,200 s/f former Verizon building to JFJ Holdings, LLC

Development Associates has recently brokered the sale of 8 Industrial Dr. to JFJ Holdings, LLC for an undisclosed price. The building is a one story, industrial warehouse building with office space on 5 acres of land formerly occupied but Verizon and Fairpoint Communications. The new owner intends to use the facility for warehouse storage for a local restaurant franchise. Development Associates represented the seller, and Coco, Early & Associates of NH represented the buyer in the transaction. Development Associates has been developing commercial and industrial property throughout the pioneer valley for over 30 years. The company has completed numerous major projects throughout the region and manages a 1,500,000 square foot portfolio of property from North Haven, CT to Greenfield, MA including office, industrial, automotive, high tech and warehouse/distribution properties. For more information please visit www.DevAssociates.com or call (413) 789-3720
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