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Our economy continues to be on the ‘up and up’ with few signs of slowed growth or development - by Maxine Kenny

Maxine Kenny, ColliersInternational In the midst of political uncertainty, turmoil in foreign economies (specifically China), unrest in the...

1031 tax-deferred exchanges to continue upward trend in 2016 in Greater Boston and New England - by Brendan Greene

Brendan Greene, Greater Boston Exchange Company, LLC The flourishing real estate market in the Greater Boston area and throughout New Engla...

Keep your head down and keep pulling, the Boston hotel industry peak is a long way off! - by James O'Connell

James O'Connell, O'Connell Hospitality Group Like those scullers on the Charles River, put your head down and keep pulling! The finish line...

A positive 2016 forecast for southern Maine’s commercial real estate market - by Matthew Cardente

Mathew Cardente, Cardente Real Estate As we enter into the 1st quarter of 2016, the market shows significant signs that the commercial real...

The Appraisal Institute’s Analysis and Valuation of Golf Courses and Country Clubs - by Jeffrey Dugas

Jeffrey Dugas, Wellspeak Dugas & Kane, LLC Most appraisers struggle with the allocation of going concern value to non-reality component...

Currently the real estate financing outlook for New England in 2016 looks very bright - by Keith Wentzel

Keith Wentzel, Fantini & Gorga As we begin 2016, the overall real estate market in New England remains one of the strongest in the coun...

Practical strategies to overcome environmental challenges for owners and buyers of dry cleaners - by Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham, AEIConsultants The modern dry cleaner may be a weekly stop for many people, especially in areas with uniformed workers and/...

Shift in thinking for urban development, value in alternative transit over car-centric design - by Danna Day

Seaport Sq. is a mixed-use master plan with a combination of office, residential, retail, education, and civic uses. Copley Wolff Design Gr...

Economic development’s role is to seek out new opportunities and retain the existing business wealth - by Michael Gallerani

Michael Gallerani, Brockton 21st Century Corp. As we look forward to this year, let’s remind ourselves that economic development is much ...

Data security issues: Cyber Liability insurance policies and your small business - by Spencer Macalaster and Robert Rosenzweig

Spencer Macalaster, Risk Strategies Co. October is National Cyber Security Month. Each day, a new company is added to the list of clients a...