Northern New England
Too little of a good thing - by Thomas House
Not only is home ownership seemingly a fading dream of a bygone era, the rising tide has come to swamp renters, too; even those with good jobs and healthy incomes. Much has been made of Boston’s rents, which chart like the city’s skyline. But it is not just Boston – the crisis is being felt all across NewLegislative blueprint: How New Hampshire is tackling the housing crisis - by Phillip Hastings and Alexandra Brewer
As is the case throughout the Northeast, New Hampshire is in the midst of a severe housing shortage, resulting in inflated home prices and rental rates and impeding economic growth and tax base expansion. One of the primary causes of this crisis is burdensome regulations at the state and local levels. In recognition of thisWhy are contractor bays so attractive to users and investors? - by Dan Scanlon
A couple of years ago, I wrote about the surge of interest in small-bay industrial spaces – often called contractor bays or flex spaces – from both users and investors across southern New Hampshire. These units, typically ranging from 1,200 to 10,000 s/f, feature limited office space paired with large open baysScanlon of Colliers completes lease-up
of 17,520 s/f industrial building
Manchester, NH Colliers completed the lease-up of a newly constructed 17,520 s/f multi-tenant contractor bay building at 983 South Mammoth Rd. The building, completed in 2024, is now fully leased by four tenants: Novia Corp., Bearing Distributors, Home Focus Contracting, LLC,
Horvath & Tremblay sells Chipotle and Aspen Dental location - $3.8m
North Conway, NH Bob Horvath, Todd Tremblay and Jason Woods of Horvath & Tremblay have completed the sale of Chipotle & Aspen Dental. Horvath & Tremblay exclusively represented the seller and procured the buyer to complete the transaction at a sale price of $3.8 million.
PC completes upgrades to University of Vermont Medical Center Emergency Department
Burlington, VT The PC Construction team wrapped up a 3,000 s/f renovation to the existing Emergency Department at the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC). The goal of the project was to construct a dedicated pediatric space within the Emergency Department
Marcus & Millichap brokers $2.425m
sale of 36,500 s/f warehouse
Swanzey, NH Marcus & Millichap negotiated the sale of a 36,500 s/f industrial warehouse located at 1042-1050 W Swanzey Rd., for $2.425 million. “By identifying a user for this property, we enabled the seller to achieve top of market pricing,” said Luigi Lessa, senior associate.
Maine Feature: East Brown Cow celebrates opening of Warby Parker at 184 Middle St.
Portland, ME East Brown Cow celebrated the official opening of Warby Parker’s first Maine retail location at 184 Middle St. in Old Port. The 1,077 s/f storefront – located on the building’s ground floor – introduces Warby Parker’s blend of modern design, accessible eyewear, and holistic eye care.
Overdeput of Colliers leases 1,700 s/f retail
Raymond, NH Colliers negotiated the1,700 s/f lease of a new location for Feel Good Industry, LLC at the corner of Rte. 107/Freetown Rd. and Essex Dr. Hugo Overdeput, VP/pprincipal of Colliers in New Hampshire, represented Feel Good Industry in its search for space.
North Branch Construction breaks
ground on The Village on Technology Hill
Londonderry, NH North Branch Construction has started construction on The Village on Technology Hill, a mixed-use development. This project will bring together industrial, residential, a childcare center and a village store in a well-planned, sustainable community designed to support the region’s growing economy while providing a unique living experience for residents.