Iron Workers Local 7 donate $8,000 to Higashi School for Autistic Children

Boston, MA The Iron Workers Local 7 Retiree Association donated more than $8,000 to the Boston Higashi School for Autistic Children. Dedicated Local 7 members raised the funds during the union’s 18^th Annual Golf Tournament.

Nohrden of Burgess Properties handles $24.5 million purchase for Quaker Lane

Malden, MA Burgess Properties, LLC has brokered the sale of 180/184 Charles St. for $24.45 million. The 64,300 s/f building on 3.8 acres has been the longtime home of awning company, Sunsetter Products

Abbott joins CannonDesign as business development leader and vice president

Boston, MA CannonDesign has hired Suzanne Abbott as both its business development leader and as a vice president. Abbott will work alongside the leadership team to drive new business strategy, establish and strengthen client relationships

Carvalho joins DJSA as assistant project manager

Raynham, MA DJSA Architecture PC has hired Shawn Carvalho as an assistant project manager. In this role, his responsibilities include schematic programming, design development, and production

SIOR NE Chapter holds 15th Annual RW Holmes Scholarship golf outing and reception

Newton, MA The SIOR New England Chapter held its annual 15^th RW Holmes Scholarship Award Presentation at Brae Burn Country Club on October 12. Approximately 30 golfers attended a picture perfect day for 18 holes of golf.

North Easton Savings Bank named #1 top workplace in mid-size business category by Boston Globe

Easton, MA North Easton Savings Bank has been ranked the #1 Top Workplace for 2022 in the mid-size business category by the Boston Globe. In addition to taking the Top Workplace spot, the bank also earned recognition in the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence, Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, and Professional Development categories.

Shawmut Design and Construction completes renovation to Boston City Hall Plaza

Boston, MA Shawmut Design and Construction joined the city of Boston on November 18 to celebrate the reopening of City Hall Plaza following its transformational renovation to create a modernized, everyday destination. The completed construction project, led by Shawmut in partnership with global design firm Sasaki, transformed the seven-acre plaza into a civic space for all.

Spire Investments purchases nine-unit apartment property at 1 Webster St. in Gloucester, MA for $1.65 million

Gloucester, MA Jay Goldberg of Spire Investments has completed the purchase of 1 Webster St. The property, a nine-unit, four-story brick apartment building built in 1981, was purchased for $1.65 million, or $183,333 per unit.

J&M Brown Company completes electrical construction of Cambridge Crossing Parcel G building located at 350 Water St.

East Cambridge, MA J&M Brown Company (JMB) has completed the comprehensive core and shell electrical construction of the new 14-story, 510,000 s/f Cambridge Crossing Parcel G building located at 350 Water St. The Sanofi technology and research building, is comprised of 12 floors of research labs and offices; a two-floor electrical and mechanical penthouse; and a three-level below-grade parking garage.

Commercial Real Estate in High Inflation - by Harrison Klein

Buying real estate using significant leverage (debt) during times of high inflation can make tremendous sense. On a long-term basis, rents typically rise with inflation while interest payments stay the same. Financing acquisitions using 65% loan to value (LTV), a 10% increase in net income will result in a 31% increase in cash flow! Not to mention, increased cash flow often translates to an increased value of the asset to help solve for an exit.