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Professional Profile: John Jackman, 2015

Name: John Jackman Title: President Company: JACKMAN Commercial Realty, Inc. Location: Manchester, N.H. Place of birth: Amesbury, Mass. Family: Single, two brothers, one sister, lots of nieces and nephews College: West Virginia University First job unrelated to your current field: Band director First job in current field: Business broker What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Provides professional commercial/investment real estate services in selling, leasing, consulting and property management. Hobbies: Boating, gardening, travel U.S. and abroad, cooking Favorite novel: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Favorite film: Star Wars Trilogy Keys to success: Honesty and integrity Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): John Giacobbe If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Teacher
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Revitalized Town Centers:  Retail??? - by Carol Todreas

Revitalized Town Centers: Retail??? - by Carol Todreas

It is now widely accepted that customers want to shop in person at physical stores. Brands know that they do better business in a physical store than just on line so they want to open stores. Demand for retail space by digital merchants, local entrepreneurs, and newly developed national chains
IREM president’s message:  Our new reality - Staying ahead of supply chain delays - by Yoany Vargas

IREM president’s message: Our new reality - Staying ahead of supply chain delays - by Yoany Vargas

Supply chain delays are slowing construction, ratcheting up operating costs, and extending turnover timelines across Greater Boston, directly reducing revenue and increasing the workload for multifamily and

Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

On October 14, 2025, in a landmark decision with significant implications for the Florida real estate market, the Supreme Court of Florida formally denied Two Roads Development’s (TRD Biscayne LLC) petition for review in its long-running case against unit owners of Biscayne 21,
Retail infill strategy to activate Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District - by Gaetan Kashala

Retail infill strategy to activate Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District - by Gaetan Kashala

Until recently, the Conant Thread District consisted of approximately 150 acres of underutilized industrial land spanning Pawtucket and Central Falls. Today, the area is one of the most significant