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Cornerstone Realty Cap. arranges $2.2m to refinance mixed-use prop.

Hudson, MA Cornerstone Realty Capital has arranged $2.2 million for the refinance of a 32-unit mixed-use property. The garden-style property consists of 28 apartments, a mix of 21 studio units, 4 one-bedroom/one-bathroom units, and 3 two-bedroom/one-bathroom units, as well as four commercial spaces.

IFMA Boston to host One-Day Conference for facility managers on March 27

Waltham, MA The Boston chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), a non-profit organization that supports facility...

Calare Props. acquires 40,500 s/f office prop. on 2.5 acres in Framingham

Framingham, MA Calare Properties has acquired a centrally-located boutique office property at 30 Speen St. Totaling 40,500 s/f, the five-story building sits on 2.5 acres. The asset benefits from highway frontage and signage along the Mass Pike (I-90), offering corporate brand visibility in a thriving office market.

Montessori Kids Universe lease 11,000 s/f at Cummings Center

Beverly, MA Montessori Kids Universe will open soon at Cummings Center. The 11,000 s/f space at the 600 building is one of the first New England locations for the national franchise. The center offers the Montessori-based method of education, with a low child-to-teacher ratio and a focus on children’s natural instincts of curiosity and imagination.

Marazzo of Eastport R.E. Services oversees tenant improvements for Carlton

Wakefield, MA Debra Marazzo, portfolio manager for Eastport Real Estate Services, oversaw a recent tenant improvement project for Carlton National Resources, a national consulting firm focused on contract placement for senior level hardware and software engineers. 

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.