Earlier this month we celebrated Women in Construction Week. This is a perfect opportunity to highlight the growing role women play in our industry. As of 2024, 11.2% of the U.S. construction workforce was female. All told, there were about 1.34 million women working in our industry, up from 802,000 in 2012.
Boston, MA RE&FA hosted a SOLD OUT Winter Conference Recap on March 18, after being rescheduled due to weather. It brought together industry leaders for a dynamic discussion on the biggest insights shaping the commercial real estate landscape in 2026.
Staffing shortages have become a familiar operational hurdle across all sectors of the real estate industry. Pair that with a rising demand for housing and you’re left with an equation that simply doesn’t balance.
As we enter the spring of 2026, the Rhode Island industrial real estate market stands on stable footing, following several years of resilience fueled by constrained supply, steady demand, and dynamic economic conditions.
On March 18, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued a significant update to their project standards and property insurance requirements. These changes reflect the realities of today’s housing market and focus on the long-term financial sustainability of condominium communities based on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac criteria,
Boston, MA BOMA Benefit 2026 brought together members of the commercial real estate community for an unforgettable evening of connection, generosity, and purpose. Held on March 20th at the Seaport Hotel, the annual event welcomed industry leaders, partners, and supporters in support of Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
Boston, MA The Blizzard of 2026 couldn’t keep IFMA Boston members from gathering for Conversations Over Cocktails at Tavern in the Square in Framingham! The group gathered to share war stories and to celebrate being able to get out of the house.
For 46 years I’ve watched the transitions of the seasons spring to summer, to fall to winter, back to spring. Looking back, certain things become evident. Being a chronic entrepreneur, I can honestly say that for most people the
Billerica, MA Interstate Electrical Services Corp., the largest privately held electrical services company serving greater New England, has begun its 60th anniversary year. While the company’s official founding date is in July, Interstate is kicking off a year-long tribute
Boston, Ma JPMorganChase plans to relocate to the newly constructed, South Station Tower beginning in early 2028, marking a significant investment in downtown and the city’s economic future.
After nearly four decades working in Southern New Hampshire commercial real estate, I’ve learned that our market rarely moves in straight lines. We correct, digest, and then quietly reset before the next wave of activity
Worcester, MA MassDevelopment has partnered with primary lender The Washington Trust Company to provide $51.17 million in loan financing to OCP Worcester Owner LLC, an affiliate of real estate development company and property owner Synergy
Chestnut Hill, MA For the second consecutive year, Hancock Estates, an 88-unit apartment community owned and managed by Chestnut Hill Realty, ranked among the nation’s top multifamily apartment communities in the J Turner Research Online Reputation Assessment (ORA) Power Rankings for 2025.
Every market likes to tell itself a clean story. Boston is no different. Depending on who you talk to, we are either unstoppable or completely unaffordable. If you spend time in the industrial outdoor storage (IOS) market, you know
Lynn, MA A.W. Perry, along with its joint venture partner, Foxfield, have completed the sale of Lynnway Park, the 17‑acre former Garelick Farms and West Lynn Creamery campus, to North River Company, LLC.
“It is 2026 and the time is flying by” exactly how I started my 2026 NEREJ Forecast article in January. The Fed just announced this week that they are holding on interest rates. I am in favor of this as I have stated in the
Hopedale, MA Marcus & Millichap has completed the sale of 10 Charlesview Rd., a 9,600 s/f small-bay industrial property for $2.05 million. Klein, along with Marcus & Millichap’s Michael Grant and Anthony Fresolone represented the seller, a private developer and procured the buyer, a private investor.
Andover, MA Real estate organization Touchstone Closing continues its expansion through a partnership with Accurate Title, welcoming industry leaders Carol DeCola, Jack Bielagus, and Susan Contos, along with a team of title professionals. Together, the companies strengthen their presence across New England.
As we move into the spring everyone’s mood seems to improve. The familiar signs of spring return, longer days, renewed construction activity, and cautious optimism. We push thoughts of snow and cold away and think of the
Wellfleet, MA Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties has welcomed The Narrowland Group to its Cape Cod team. Founded by Ashley Fawkes in the fall of 2024, the team includes Fawkes, India Fogg, and Eve Felix Lorenz and serves clients throughout the Outer Cape and Lower Cape. Lorenz also works with buyers and sellers in the Boston suburbs.