Giving back to the community – a phrase that reflects an organization’s commitment to neighborhood engagement and social responsibility. But in order to truly “give back” we must do more than “talk the talk.” We need to “walk the walk” and that’s exactly what members of the IREM Boston Chapter did during our Summer of Service.
Boston, MA On August 27th, 150 BOMA members and guests gathered at Urban Wild for a Networking Nite sponsored by Compass Facility Services. It was a great night for commercial real estate professionals to network and enjoy outdoor lawn games. A nice way to end a fun BOMA-filled summer, and to kick off the Fall schedule of events with BOMA.
As the real estate industry continues to pursue ambitious carbon reduction goals, many commercial and municipal building owners are facing growing pressure to electrify their heating systems. Replacing fossil fuel-fired boilers with 100% electric heating systems sounds like a straightforward solution and one that aligns with climate policies and future energy grids.
Lanesborough, MA JMJ RE Holdings LLC, a Boston-based development company, purchased an 86-acre site in the Berkshires that was once a mall and home to several anchor retailers and nearly a hundred smaller storefronts with the goal of instilling the highest and best use at the property through adaptive reuse. Towards this aim, JMJ RE Holdings is collaborating with Integritus Healthcare
Boston, MA Columbia Property Trust, Inc. completed five new leases, expansions, and extensions encompassing 43,000 s/f at 116 Huntington Ave., underscoring the 273,000 s/f building’s reputation as one of the city’s most sought-after boutique office destinations.
Winthrop, MA According to The Procopio Companies (Procopio), a fourth-generation, full-service real estate development and construction management firm, The Somerset, a mixed-use development, has been converted to and is currently selling as a premier condominium community.
Brockton, MA According to NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS), The Lincoln, its transformative senior housing development, has been honored by Preservation Massachusetts with both the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award and the People’s Preservation Choice Award. The 2025 Historic Preservation Award ceremony recognizes excellence in historic preservation across Massachusetts.
Braintree, MA Helical Drilling, a geotechnical design-build contractor, has officially transitioned to an employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This milestone represents a strategic investment in long-term stability, workforce engagement, and the continued delivery of high-quality geotechnical construction services throughout New England.
Wareham, MA Pennrose, the Wareham Redevelopment Authority (WRA), and project partners celebrated the grand opening of Swifts Landing, a new affordable and workforce housing community located at 23 Littleton Circle. The development transforms a previously vacant 16-acre site into a 93-unit, mixed-income community with amenities,
Boston, MA Don Bernstein Pictures unveils its latest breakthrough in image and video production: a hybrid workflow that seamlessly combines advanced AI-generated visuals with high-resolution optical video capture and precision editing.
Brockton, MA Summit Realty Partners Inc. is leasing a new medical and professional office development, with remaining available spaces ranging from 1,299 to 3,886 s/f. Construction is well underway, with occupancy expected soon, signaling strong interest and momentum within the healthcare and professional services industry.
Chestnut Hill, MA A bold new leasing incentive is turning heads in the multifamily housing sector: leading Boston apartment community developer Chestnut Hill Realty is offering up to $10,000 worth of furniture with new leases of one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartments at Hancock Village (Chestnut Hill, MA), Norwood Gardens (Norwood, MA),
Chelmsford, MA Commercial Property Advisors (CPA) has been awarded the exclusive listing assignment for 321 Billerica Rd., a medical/general office property owned by Albany Road Real Estate Partners.
Allston, MA Greater Boston’s housing shortage gets a supply boost with the opening of The Charley, a new apartment building developed by Berkeley Investments. Now open and leasing to prospective residents, The Charley offers boutique, luxury living along the Charles River
Roxbury, MA Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm providing comprehensive building programs across Greater Boston, has completed the construction of 2147 Washington St., a 99,831 s/f six-story mixed-use building
Londonderry, NH ARCO National Construction completed a new distribution facility for Zippy Shell Inc., a portable storage and moving services company. Designed and constructed to support the client’s expanding
Mattapoisett, MA The Cottages at the Bay Club, an exclusive collection of upscale townhomes, set within the Bay Club, a private golf and lifestyle community, has named its project development team.
Boston, MA Redgate, a leading real estate advisory, owners’ representation, and investment firm, has moved its headquarters to 100 Federal St. in Boston’s Financial District. Redgate’s new Boston office spans 10,000 s/f – nearly a 33% increase from its current space – reflecting the firm’s growth and commitment to a workplace that supports its expanding team.
Portland, ME WNC & Associates (WNC), a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry; Avesta Housing, a regional nonprofit developer of affordable homes; and Reveler Development, the master developer on the project which specializes in constructing and redeveloping multi-family and mixed-use properties in the Maine area;
Milford, MA Realterm, an independent global investment manager focused on the transportation industry, has acquired 130 Quarry Dr., an industrial outdoor storage (IOS) maintenance facility.