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Southern Maine industrial and office markets mid-year report 2025 - by Justin Lamontagne and Sam Le...
August 22, 2025
Check in on your local industrial real estate broker, they may need a hug. Once the darling of commercial real estate, the industrial market in Southern Maine (and nationally) is experiencing sharply rising vacancies and a marked slowdown in demand. For the first time in well over a decade, it’s safe to call this
Southern New Hampshire market spotlight - Industrial and broader real estate trends - by Michael Ha...
August 22, 2025
I remain cautiously optimistic that signs of a new cycle are emerging for the industrial market in Southern New Hampshire. As of August 2025, Southern New Hampshire’s real estate market is showing signs of a potentially transformative phase, blending industrial recovery with broader residential and commercial
What is industrial outdoor storage land really worth anyway? - by David Skinner
August 22, 2025
Back in the good old days of Boston-area commercial real estate, industrial land was worth what the sale comps said it was worth. The land in the park, or around the corner, or in that submarket sold for between X and Y to an industrial company that needed to park trucks or build a building, and they paid a certain amount
Studio G hires Bennett, Jockovich, and Tokbey
August 22, 2025
BOSTON, MA Studio G Architects, has hired three accomplished professionals, Jason Bennett, Angelina Jockovich, and Asya Tokbey to its growing team. Bennett is a seasoned architect with three decades of experience across diverse market sectors, including commercial,
Casey of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal sells office building for $685,000
August 22, 2025
Attleboro, MA Kevin Casey of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal completed the $685,000 sale of 8 Hayward St. to NECPAD REAL ESTATE, LLC. The sale consists of the 2,540 s/f building with 10 private offices. This property located across from the Attleboro District Court
O’Brien Commercial Properties handles $550,000 sale of lab condominium
August 22, 2025
Marlborough, MA O’Brien Commercial Properties has completed the sale of 186 Cedar Hill St. The 3,970 s/f laboratory condo was sold for $550,000 to an owner-occupant with plans to utilize the space as a biology lab. Brandon Meeks of O’Brien Commercial Properties represented the seller and
Groom Construction celebrates ribbon cutting at 18,049 s/f Plummer Youth Promise
August 22, 2025
Salem, MA Groom Construction Co., Inc. recently celebrated the ribbon cutting for a new residential facility at Plummer Youth Promise - a transformative project designed to support youth in foster care and strengthen families. The ceremony was attended by congressman Seth Moulton, the honorable Amy
R.W. Holmes represents Leewood
Realty in 58,500 s/f lease of industrial space
August 22, 2025
Haverhill, MA R.W. Holmes, one of Massachusetts’ largest commercial brokerage firms, entering its 50th year of serving owners and users of office and industrial property throughout Greater Boston, has completed the new lease of 58,500 s/f of industrial space at
RMF Engineering names division manager Hertz to board of directors in Boston office
August 22, 2025
Boston, MA RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, has elected division manager Conrad Hertz, PE, to the firm’s board of directors.“Conrad leads with purpose and professionalism, and his contributions have resonated across the firm,” said
MassDevelopment issues $14m tax-exempt bond on behalf of Incompass Human Services to buy/renovate 4 ...
August 22, 2025
Chelmsford, MA MassDevelopment has issued a $14 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Incompass Human Services, Inc., a nonprofit human services provider that empowers adults with disabilities and their families with the comprehensive guidance, high-quality services
Gray, Gray & Gray to sponsor event to benefit food bank - Oct. 23 at Seaport Hotel
August 22, 2025
Boston, MA Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP will help sponsor the 2025 Women Fighting Hunger Annual Breakfast to benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank. The event will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. The Women Fighting Hunger Breakfast was founded in 2010 to support vulnerable women and children. The
Norton, Kelleher and Pentore of Horvath & Tremblay broker $6.9 million sale of American Woolen Mills...
August 29, 2025
Lawrence, MA Spencer Norton, Dennis Kelleher, John Pentore and of Horvath & Tremblay have arranged the sale of American Woolen Mills, a 42-unit, income restricted multi-family investment property. Horvath & Tremblay represented the seller and procured the buyer to complete
Shake Shack opens at The Landing at Hyannis
August 22, 2025
Hyannis, MA The Landing at Hyannis has welcomed Shake Shack to the open air shopping center on July 30th. “There is something for everyone to enjoy at Shake Shack’s new location at The Landing at Hyannis,” said Lindsay Desmettre, senior director of leasing at WS Development. “Whether guests are looking for an on-the-go bite before hopping on the ferry to an island retreat, or a relaxed family meal, Shake Shack is the perfect dining destination for locals and visitors alike.”
Old Port Square forms collaboration with Fête Market
August 22, 2025
Portland, ME Old Port Square has formed a collaboration with Fête Market for the launch of the Old Port Makers Market. Hosted by Fête Market, the Old Port Makers Market will bring together a handpicked selection of approximately 30+ local artists and makers to display and sell their wares in the city’s historic Old Port.
Summit Realty Partners signs Activate to 11,140 s/f new space
August 22, 2025
Dorchester, MA According to Summit Realty Partners, Activate, the immersive gaming and entertainment experience, is coming soon to South Bay Center, offering 11,140 s/f of action-packed space to play, compete, and have a blast! This marks Activate’s first location in the local market and a major milestone for its growing U.S. expansion. The lease was completed in collaboration with property owner Allstate Road (Edens) LLC.
Bialow Real Estate promotes Groper and Genovese to senior vice presidents
August 22, 2025
Needham, MA Bialow Real Estate, a national retail real estate consultancy, has promoted Brett Groper to senior vice president and Anthony Genovese to senior vice president – retail expansion & advisory. The firm has also recently advised clients in a spate of high-profile leases and new locations for more than 75 expanding brands across the country. Groper and Genovese are credited for many of these successes.
Malone Commercial arranges 2,644 s/f lease to Reframe Fitness
August 22, 2025
Portland, ME Reframe Fitness LLC has leased 2,644 s/f of retail space at 180 Kennebec St. in the city’s West Bayside neighborhood. The new studio will be the second location for the locally owned fitness studio, which opened its Falmouth location in January. Reframe quickly built a strong following with its dynamic, high- intensity Pilates classes using the XFormer,
New England Retail Properties sells former
Smithland Supply for $3.2 million to Van Wilgen’s
August 22, 2025
Southington, CT Matt Halprin president of New England Retail Properties, Inc. has completed the $3.2 million sale of the former Smithland Supply Pet & Garden Center at 1198 Queen St. The property sold to Van Wilgen Garden Mart. Van Wilgen Garden Mart is a family-owned multi-unit garden center founded in 1920.
Schultheis of Sweeney Real Estate &
Appraisal completes $1.6 million sale
August 29, 2025
North Kingstown, RI Eric Schultheis of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal has completed the $1.6 million sale of 3760 Quaker Ln. to Buckaroo Creek on July 21, 2025. This property will be transformed into a dog daycare and pet boarding facility. Situated on 2.9 acres, there
PopUp Bagels opens 2nd Boston-area location at Assembly Row
August 22, 2025
Somerville, MA PopUp Bagels, the “Not Famous but Known” bagel shop, opened its second Boston-area location at Assembly Row (334 Artisan Way) on July 25th. Following the momentum of their Seaport launch earlier this year - with lines down the block, a live DJ, and a crowd-pleasing partnership with Grillo’s Pickles - they’re excited to continue growing in Boston and bring the PopUp Bagels experience to Somerville.