2. What trends or challenges are you currently seeing within your portfolio and market(s), and how is your firm adapting to meet them? One of the biggest challenges we are seeing is balancing rising operational and insurance costs while
Providence, RI Mayor Brett Smiley and councilwoman Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) made known the passage of the city’s HUD Entitlement Grants Budget for Program Year 2026-27, advancing
Boston, MA The Sweetish Fish, the Swedish candy concept known for its rotating “Catch of the Day” selections and full-service scooping experience, has opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar location at The Street Chestnut Hill on May 1.
Allston, MA The Hamilton Company has completed a commercial lease agreement with Novo Marketplace and its occupancy of 20,000 s/f at 122 Brighton Ave. Of the 16 tenants within the food court, 12 of them are restaurants.
Providence, RI Pyramid Management Group, in partnership with Paolino Properties and DW Partners, has been named the successful party granted exclusive rights to negotiate the purchase and sale of Providence Place, one of New England’s most renowned urban shopping and entertainment destinations.
Boston, MA Boston Seaport by WS is bringing back its popular community art series, Seaport Sketch, and debuting a new insider-exclusive experience, Draw Me Like One of Your Insiders, expanding its lineup of creative programming for the 2026 season.
Reading, MA William Dragon, commercial broker with Gibson Sotheby’s Commercial, represented Virginia’s Café & Market in securing retail space at 26 Haven St. in downtown. The landlord was represented by Jeremy Cyrier of Mansard Commercial Properties, listing agent for the property.
Lexington, MA Summit Realty Partners, Inc. continues to support the rapid expansion of fast-food and drive-thru retail concepts across New England, completing multiple transactions on behalf of quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands.
Boston, MA Rocco’s Sports & Rec, the sports bar & restaurant concept from The Garret Group, has opened its newest location in Boston Seaport. The new location offered a special Marathon Monday party on April 20 ahead of its official opening on Thursday, April 23.
Deerfield, MA Region Commercial with Valley Fabrics have secured a new space at 424 State Rd. The featured retail property across from Yankee Candle’s flagship store, has highway access and visibility. Valley Fabrics joins Cheech & Chong’s Dispensary
Danvers, MA Atlantic Capital Partners has completed the $16 million sale of a Dick’s Sporting Goods. Positioned 20 miles north of Boston, the asset benefits from prominent frontage within one of the region’s most densely populated and highly trafficked retail corridors.
Springfield, MA Springfield Crossing continues to gain momentum with the signing of several new tenants set to open in the coming months. Developed by Onyx Partners, Ltd. and located at 1655 Boston Rd., the project is emerging as Western Massachusetts’ premier retail and community hub.
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
Newtown, CT The 1,150 s/f commercial space located at 77 South Main St., Unit 4A, has officially been leased, marking another transaction in the market. The property attracted strong interest due to its prime location, accessibility, and suitability for a variety of business uses.
Cromwell, CT The Connecticut CCIM Chapter, Inc. presents its upcoming Midyear Symposium: “The Knakal Playbook: Tactics, Mindset, and Execution at the Top,” featuring keynote speaker and industry icon Bob Knakal.
East Hartford, CT The Connecticut CCIM Chapter, Inc. has selected a long-term lease at 12-14 Eastern Park Rd., as its Deal of the Month. The transaction was completed on March 1, 2026. OTC Shipping, LLC has signed a long-term lease for the industrial property, which is described as 34,745 s/f across two units.
Stamford, CT CBRE has completed 54,000 s/f in new leases and renewals at Stamford Plaza, a four-building, one million s/f office campus located alongside I-95 and close to the Stamford Transportation Center. Stamford Plaza is home to companies ranging from asset managers and financial services firms
East Hartford, CT O,R&L Commercial has completed the recent sale of 351 Burnham St. for $638,000. The transaction closed on April 22nd, 2026. The industrial property was purchased by James Kaloutis of Kaloutis & Company from Soundview Growth Partners, LLC, owned by Paige Cecchi.
Hartford, CT The Construction Institute has elected the recipients of the 2026 Annual Awards. The Construction Institute’s awardees are recognized as some of the industry’s most outstanding leaders, committed to CI’s mission of promoting cross-industry collaboration.
Lowell, MA Vantage Builders, Inc., a commercial contractor specializing in pre-construction, construction management and design-build services, has completed the 5,000 s/f buildout of UMass Lowell’s Rowdy’s Esports Arena, a new gaming hub and student gathering place.