The Connecticut/ Western Massachusetts chapter of SIOR

Hartford, CT The Connecticut/ Western Massachusetts chapter of SIOR has completed its semi-annual membership survey of commercial real estate market conditions. The survey is based on market activity for the period July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 within Connecticut and western Massachusetts in the office and industrial sectors.

Why 2025 is poised to be a potential game-changer for 1031 exchange DST and 721 exchange UPREIT investors - by Dwight Kay

As we settle into a new year, the landscape for 1031 exchange investors looks promising as they consider the strategies available to them to reposition their equity into a more diversified approach to real estate investing. Whether they utilize the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) or the 721 exchange UPREIT strategy to potentially achieve their goals,

Cove Capital Investments sets record in 2024 with $166.5m equity raised and ranking as number 9 for total capital raised in DST sector

Los Angeles, CA Cove Capital Investments, LLC, a leading DST sponsor company specializing in debt-free 1031 exchange options, reported a record-breaking performance in 2024, raising $166.5 million in equity, earning the number 9 spot in total capital raised within the securitized 1031 exchange Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) sector,

Understanding related party rules in 1031 exchanges: What real estate investors need to know - by Michele Fitzpatrick

The Reality of Related Party Exchanges
Contrary to common belief, 1031 exchanges between related parties are permitted under the tax code - they simply come with additional considerations. Understanding these rules is essential for New England

Making offers on replacement property before a relinquished property sale - by Lynne Bagby

Many New England real estate investors consider lucrative opportunities to purchase an investment property as good deals arise or sometimes when an off-market opportunity is presented. At such time, they may have a sale of an existing relinquished investment property in place (or ready to be marketed soon) that they intend to put in a 1031 exchange – yet,

Improvement or construction exchanges under IRC Section 1031 - by Brendan Greene

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 any capital gains taxes if the property owner sells such property, identifies “like kind” property within forty-five days of the sale, and acquires other

Saam Architecture names new shareholders

Boston, MA Saam Architecture, a leading architectural firm known for its innovative design solutions and progressive firm culture, has announced the addition of six new shareholders. The new shareholders, Chin Chin Yao, David Goodman, Katie Kernizan

Meeks of O’Brien Commercial Properties brokers 20,000 s/f lease to Utility Partners of America

Leominster, MA According to O’Brien Commercial Properties, Utility Partners of America (UPA) has leased 20,000 s/f of warehouse space at 435R Lancaster St. UPA is a construction management and services company partnering with energy cooperatives to service utility infrastructure

Calare Properties completes acquisition of 1 Technology Way in Salem, MA

Salem, MA Calare Properties has expanded its prime industrial property portfolio with the purchase of 1 Technology Way. The 84,700 s/f manufacturing facility sits on 16 acres in the high-demand Northern Boston market.

The Stubblebine Company handles two industrial sales to Alterra IOS Acquisitions III, LLC

Seekonk, MA The Stubblebine Company/CORFAC International has brokered the sale of an IOS site at 75 Mead St. Matty Drouillard and James Stubblebine of The Stubblebine Company represented the buyer, Alterra IOS Acquisitions III, LLC, and secured the seller, Anawan Realty, Inc.,