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SIOR northeast regional conference was held in New York

New York, NY This year’s Northeast Regional Conference (NRC) was held in Manhattan at the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park on Thursday November 8th and Friday November 9th. The two-day conference was be held at the Bank of America’s Headquarters.

Thru the Lens: BWiC presented a unique opportunity to hear from some of the most successful women in the industry on February 27

Boston, MA BWiC presented a unique opportunity to hear from some of the most successful women in the industry on February 27 at Pierce Atwood. Each panelist brought their individual experiences to the table sharing best practices, challenges, successes and even a few disappointments during their paths to success.

Thru the Lens: Callahan Construction served 130 women and children at Rosie’s Place

Boston, MA On Friday, February 22, the team at Callahan Construction served 130 women and children at Rosie’s Place. As a family-owned company in the metropolitan Boston area, Callahan employees understand the importance of giving back to the local community. Visits to organizations such as Rosie’s Place are part of Callahan’s Constructing Communities program

Thru the Lens: ERA Key’s Pettengill receives Circle of Light, Leader’s Circle Awards

Framingham, MA A marathon runner, Realtor Graham Pettengill has used his feet to raise funds to build wells in Africa, help Marine Corps veterans and support dozens of area charities. His charitable efforts earned Pettengill of ERA Key Realty Service’s 2018 Circle of Light Award, which is presented for community service. Pettengill was also the top agent based on sales volume in 2018 out of 350 ERA Key agents and was named to ERA Key’s Leader’s Circle

Sawyer Realty Holdings acquires 130-room Residence Inn for $15m - will be managed by Prestige Hospitality Group

Tewksbury, MA Sawyer Realty Holdings has acquired the 130-room Residence Inn by Marriot Boston Tewksbury/Andover located at 1775 Andover St. for $15 million.

Invesco Real Estate purchases 17-story The Harlo for $150 million - sold by Skanska, in partnership with PGIM Real Estate

Boston, MA Skanska, in partnership with PGIM Real Estate, has divested its multi-family development The Harlo to Invesco Real Estate, a global real estate investment manager. Skanska developed and built The Harlo, a 17-story, 183,000 s/f  tower with 212 boutique apartments and retail space in the Fenway neighborhood

The New England Real Estate Journal to host the Cannabis in CRE 2019 Summit on March 7

Needham, MA The New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ) will host the Cannabis in CRE 2019 Summit on March 7 at the Sheraton Needham, 100 Cabot St. To attend please register at: http://www.canncre.eventbrite.com.

Pascucci of Masiello Commercial Associates brokers $240,000 sale

Merrimack, NH Chris Pascucci of Masiello Commercial Associates has completed the sale of 23 Depot St. The property, owned by Carbert Properties was purchased by Industrial Solutions. Mark Prolman, of Prolman Realty represented the buyer.

Cannabis real estate is now a big business - by Rick Kaplan

If someone told me 10 years ago the cannabis business will be as big as the tech industry, I would asked them if they were high. We are now in 2019 and many states have either legal medical or both legal and recreational cannabis.

Ellis Realty Advisors completes $1.71 million sale of 21,000 s/f building - reps sellers, C & C Realty Trust and procures buyer, Michael Juliano of Norwell Park, LLC

Norwell, MA Ellis Realty Advisors has completed the $1.71 million sale of 101 Accord Park Dr., a 21,000 s/f office building redevelopment. Managing partner, David Ellis represented the sellers, C & C Realty Trust and procured the buyer, Michael Juliano of Norwell Park, LLC