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Sunny with a slight chance of rain  - 2026 looks bright for food and beverage industry - by Dennis Serpone

Sunny with a slight chance of rain - 2026 looks bright for food and beverage industry - by Dennis S...

January 30, 2026
Seventy-five percent of all small businesses are food and liquor related…the lifeblood of America. 2026 outlook is challenging: traffic is slowing, input costs  –  especially
Trends point to the industrial and office markets entering 2026 with greater clarity and stability - by Katherine Gemmecke

Trends point to the industrial and office markets entering 2026 with greater clarity and stability -...

January 30, 2026
Across the New Hampshire office and industrial markets, 2025 was a year of purposeful adjustment that helped set the stage for a more balanced environment. Office users continued to right-size, favoring
Shift in insurance industry marks a dynamic period of change, with opportunities for innovation and growth - by Spencer Macalaster

Shift in insurance industry marks a dynamic period of change, with opportunities for innovation and ...

January 30, 2026
After years of rising rates, the market appears to be stabilizing in many areas such as property, cyber, and management liability. However, casualty and homeowners remain in an unstable “hard
What will happen when investors own all the IOS real estate? - by David Skinner

What will happen when investors own all the IOS real estate? - by David Skinner

January 30, 2026
I read books on founders, CEO’s, and innovators so that I can find out the secrets to their success, like Brad Jacobs (United Rentals), Jack Welch (General Electric), and Alex Hormozi (Acquisition.com). They all basically say that leaders need a vision of the future and need to communicate that vision effectively.
The biggest issue is lack of limited service and select service hotels available for sale - by Earle Wason

The biggest issue is lack of limited service and select service hotels available for sale - by Earle...

January 30, 2026
It is 2026 and the time is flying by. I believe this is my sixth time writing the yearly preview. It has been difficult for over the last three years there is not a great deal of information to pass along
Forecasting what’s next for housing in Mass.:  A market in transition - How do we forecast  what’s next for housing in Massachusetts? - by David O'Sullivan

Forecasting what’s next for housing in Mass.: A market in transition - How do we forecast whatâ€...

January 30, 2026
From my perspective, this is very much a time of transition for the Commonwealth’s housing industry. While many projects currently in the pipeline have stalled due to economic, regulatory, and
This year should be where market behaviors provide more clarity in the direction of CRE - by William Pastuszek Jr.

This year should be where market behaviors provide more clarity in the direction of CRE - by William...

January 30, 2026
The best that can be said about 2025 is that it was a year of adjusting to the realities of the marketplace. One source called it a year of “recalibration” after a “downshift” in the prior year.
Anticipated increase in volume due to declining interest rates - by Brendan Greene

Anticipated increase in volume due to declining interest rates - by Brendan Greene

January 30, 2026
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031 allows a property owner, who holds property for “the productive use in a trade or business or for investment” to defer paying capital gains taxes if the property owner sells such property
Amodio of Amodio & Co. recognized with CT CCIM’s Deal of the Month

Amodio of Amodio & Co. recognized with CT CCIM’s Deal of the Month

January 30, 2026
Hartford, CT The Connecticut Chapter of CCIM has recognized the sale of 137 Evergreen Ave. as its Deal of the Month.  The 22,000 s/f, 29-unit brick complex, renovated in recent years, is comprised of nearly all one-bedroom units. Amenities include on-site laundry facilities, surface parking, controlled access, immediate highway access, and close proximity to restaurants and shops. 
O,R&L Commercial completes two  industrial leases totaling 23,886 s/f

O,R&L Commercial completes two industrial leases totaling 23,886 s/f

January 30, 2026
b>North Haven, CT O,R&L Commercial has arranged two recent industrial leases totaling 23,886 s/f at 222 Universal Dr., strengthening occupancy at the property. Situated in one of the town’s most accessible commercial corridors, Universal Dr. offers proximity to I-91,
JLL secures $44.4 million sale of  Bristol Plaza on behalf of seller

JLL secures $44.4 million sale of Bristol Plaza on behalf of seller

January 30, 2026
Bristol, CT JLL Capital Markets has secured the $44.4 million sale of Bristol Plaza, a 263,829 s/f grocery-anchored shopping center. JLL worked on behalf of the seller, Federal Realty Investment Trust. The buyer was Sterling Organization.
Institutional Property Advisors closes Derby Shopping Center sale for $15.35 million

Institutional Property Advisors closes Derby Shopping Center sale for $15.35 million

January 30, 2026
Derby, CT Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap dedicated to serving the company’s institutional clients, has completed the sale of Derby Shopping Center, a 170,683 s/f shopping center. The asset sold for $15.35 million.
RFR introduces reimagined  offices at 300 Atlantic St.

RFR introduces reimagined offices at 300 Atlantic St.

January 30, 2026
Stamford, CT RFR unveiled plans for the modernization of 300 Atlantic St., creating an elevated workplace experience that helps companies attract, engage, and retain today’s top talent. Over 10,000 s/f of new amenity spaces, including a tenant lounge, are designed to transform the look, feel, and function
The Geenty Group facilitates $1.3 million sale of 56,174 s/f facility to MATCH Corp.

The Geenty Group facilitates $1.3 million sale of 56,174 s/f facility to MATCH Corp.

January 29, 2026
New Haven, CT The Geenty Group, Realtors, has closed the sale of 5-17 James St., a 56,174 s/f manufacturing facility on 2.51 acres in the city’s Fair Haven neighborhood. Kristin Geenty, SIOR, of The Geenty Group represented the seller, Bankwell, in the transaction. In mid-November around the Thanksgiving holiday
JCJ Architecture celebrates 90 years with three new directors of interior design

JCJ Architecture celebrates 90 years with three new directors of interior design

January 30, 2026
Hartford, CT JCJ Architecture, architecture and interior design firm, is celebrating the appointment of three new directors of interior design: Emily Czarnecki, NCIDQ; Sharmista Mitra, NCIDQ, CID; and Carrie Nielsen, NCIDQ, ASID. These leadership appointments reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment
Marcus & Millichap brokers sale of $14.3 million grocery-anchored center

Marcus & Millichap brokers sale of $14.3 million grocery-anchored center

January 30, 2026
Rocky Hill, CT Marcus & Millichap, completed the sale of Big Y Plaza, a 60,947 s/f grocery-anchored shopping center for $14.3 million.  Marcus & Millichap’s Joseph French Jr. and Jeffrey Stearney, in association with John Krueger, the firm’s broker of record in Connecticut,
Newmark arranges $550m in financing transactions across Westchester and Fairfield

Newmark arranges $550m in financing transactions across Westchester and Fairfield

January 30, 2026
Stamford, CT Newmark has arranged $550 million in total financings across seven office, multifamily and hospitality assets located throughout Westchester County, N.Y. and Fairfield County, Conn. The transactions were led by vice chairman Christopher Kramer, Daniel Fromm and Ricky Braha, in collaboration with Jordan Roeschlaub and Nick Scribani. 
Consulting Engineering Services elevates Ben-Habib and Gebrian to principal among other promotions

Consulting Engineering Services elevates Ben-Habib and Gebrian to principal among other promotions

January 30, 2026
Middletown, CT Consulting Engineering Services (CES), a multi-disciplined MEP/FP engineering firm with eight offices nationwide, has made a series of leadership promotions reflecting the firm’s continued growth and commitment to technical excellence. nnette Ben-Habib, PE, has been promoted to principal.
CBRE team completes sale of  945,000 s/f office park at Merritt 7

CBRE team completes sale of 945,000 s/f office park at Merritt 7

January 30, 2026
Norwalk, CT The CBRE team of Jeff Dunne, Steven Bardsley and Travis Langer completed the sale of 301-601 Merritt 7. CBRE represented the seller, Merritt 7 Venture LLC  and also procured the purchaser, an affiliate of Argent Ventures.  301-601 Merritt 7 is a four-building office park totaling 945,000 s/f within the larger six-building, 1.5 million s/f Merritt 7 complex.
Shawmut Design and Construction announces growth strategy including new leadership roles and entry into mission critical

Shawmut Design and Construction announces growth strategy including new leadership roles and entry i...

January 23, 2026
Boston, MA Shawmut announced a national growth strategy to reach $5 billion, adding new leadership roles and expanding into new geographies and sectors, including mission critical. Les Hiscoe, who just completed his 10th year as Shawmut’s CEO, said the company has a clear, deliberate pathway to more than double revenue through strategic acquisitions, key hires, office openings, and building on its demonstrated success in large, complex projects.