Front Section

2020 – Big changes or status quo? - by Jonathan Avery

The year ahead will surely be an interesting one. The bull market and strong economy is now considered one for the history books. Now at 10-11 years we have pretty much recovered - and then some – from the Great Recession. Should we be worried? 

Boston & Cambridge lodging market declines as economic growth slows and supply increases - by Sebastian Colella

The Greater Boston economy continued to improve in 2019, albeit at a slower pace than in years past. This slowing growth combined with an increasing supply of hotels negatively impacted performance metrics for the Boston and Cambridge lodging market.

Horvath & Tremblay sells five retail properties in New England for $13.34 million - including the $5.3m sale of Aubuchon/Beverly Bank

Beverly, MA Horvath & Tremblay has started out 2020 with the sale of 5 retail properties in New England for a total amount of $13,349,893. The properties include: Aubuchon Hardware and Beverly Bank; Elm Street Shops in Pittsfield, Mass.

George J. Smith & Son handle $1.5 million sale of 88 acres in Guilford, CT

Guilford, CT DeForest Smith, CCIM, SIOR, president of George J. Smith & Son Commercial and Investment Real Estate completed the sale of 88 acres and fronting on the Boston Post Rd. (Rte. 1).

O’Brien and DeWolfe of Greater Boston Commercial Properties, Inc. handles $2.98 million building sale

Marlborough, MA Bret O’Brien and Tyler DeWolfe of Greater Boston Commercial Properties, Inc. sold the first class office building located at 19 Forest St.

Negotiating an armistice: Alternative dispute resolution and settlement - by Michael Brangwynne

An Introduction to ADR: As we discussed in the first article of this series, civil litigation at its core is a process for resolving legal disputes between two or more parties. United States citizens have a constitutionally protected right to access

Cornerstone Realty Capital arranges $42 million for Radius Apartments

Brighton, MA Cornerstone Realty Capital arranged $42 million for the refinance of a newly constructed apartment building. Known as the Radius Apartments, the property features a total of 132 units – a mix of 52 studio units

DiPrete Eng. promotes Guglielmo and Aybar

Cranston, RI DiPrete Engineering has promoted Sheryl Guglielmo, LEED AP, to senior project manager. A resident of Attleboro, Guglielmo joined DiPrete in 2006 after earning a degree from the Wentworth Institute of Technology.

YMCA of North Shore leases 12,254 s/f at 200 Cummings Center

Beverly, MA The YMCA of the North Shore is relocating its administrative staff to a new space at 200 Cummings Center. The 12,254 s/f facility is earmarked for offices, which are currently located at 245 Cabot St.

Thru the Lens: Shawmut Design and Construction’s IT department hosts a holiday drive

Boston, MA Every year, Shawmut Design and Construction’s IT Department hosts a holiday drive for a select organization This year, the team chose the New England Center and Home for Veterans. As a result of the generous help from their