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Tecta America acquires Eagle Cornice Company

Boston, MA Tecta America, one of the national leaders in commercial roofing, has acquired Eagle Cornice Company, based in Cranston, R.I. Eagle Cornice Co. has served businesses and organizations of all sizes across New England since 1901.

Crystal Window & Door launches new vinyl sliding patio door

Boston, MA Crystal Window & Door Systems, the award-winning national manufacturer, has introduced its new Series 1600 vinyl sliding patio door. The new door offers notable advancements over previous Crystal vinyl sliding door models, including superior thermal and structural performance as well as three- and four-panel options.

Waterton acquires Residences at Stevens Pond in Saugus, MA - 326-unit property

Saugus, MA Waterton, a national real estate investor and operator, has acquired Residences at Stevens Pond, a 326-unit garden style rental community. The variety of floor plan options – including townhomes with attached garages and loft-style residences – combined with a low density site plan sets the community

The perils of ambiguous terms in an insurance policy: Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

In July 2024, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled in favor of insureds in a dispute over an ambiguous term in two policies insuring Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Mass. The issue at hand in Zurich American Insurance Company v. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (and a consolidated case [1]) (Docket No. SJC-13535),

Keliher of Mainsail Management Inc. to manage new 21-unit property at 69 Bailey St., Dorchester

Dorchester, MA Mainsail Management has celebrated the completion of 21 new residential units at 69 Bailey St. This building features three affordable housing units. All units are now fully occupied,

Peabody Properties wins National Affordable Housing Management Association Vanguard Award

Charlestown, MA According to Peabody Properties, The Charlestown has been named a recipient of the 2024 Vanguard Award for Major Rehabilitation of an Existing Rental Housing Community by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).

BOMA Boston update: TOBY and Industry Awards, 2025 membership and 2025 International Conference

Boston, MA The 2024 BOMA Boston TOBY & Industry Awards were held on Thursday, November 14th. Around 700 real estate professionals and guests gathered at the Westin Copley Place to celebrate individuals and buildings recognized for industry excellence.

IREM president’s message: Reflecting on 2024 and anticipating 2025

As the year draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the events the IREM Boston Chapter hosted and the issues we addressed throughout 2024. Advocacy for the policies and regulations that benefit the real estate management industry, the importance of professional development, and networking and community building were a few of the key issues we focused on this year.

CAI Legislative Action Committee 2024 review and update

A very active session for CAI Legislative Action Committees (LACs) around New England marked milestone legislation passed in some New England states while other bills, championed by LAC delegates before legislators at committee hearings,

IFMA Boston’s FMForward Deep Dive 2024 was held on November 19

Boston, MA IFMA Boston’s FMForward Deep Dive 2024 was held on November 19th at the Babson Executive Conference Center and the topic was how using reality capture technologies like 3D laser scanning and drones,