Spotlights

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Stephanie Traeger, VP, Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer, Cambridge Savings Bank

What led you to your current profession? I was originally in private banking at a large regional bank on the west coast. While there, I worked with several real estate developers and loved seeing their projects and how their developments

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Laura Miller, First VP - CRE Portfolio Manager/Team Lead, Cambridge Savings Bank

What led you to your current profession? I knew from a relatively early age that I wanted to pursue a career in finance, and always had an appreciation for real estate. My Dad worked in the construction field throughout his early career

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Caitlin Greenwood, AIA, IIDA, Architect & Associate, Margulies Perruzzi

What are some of the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor? There is always an opportunity to learn and grow professionally. Having the right mentors allows you to explore new ideas, build your network, gain advice, and broaden your perspective.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Emily Maresco, Project Engineer, DPS Group Global

What led you to your current profession? The desire to accomplish tasks more efficiently and effectively lead me to be an engineer. I have always been a problem solver and wanted to put my skills to use.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Jenna Meyers, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer & Associate, Margulies Perruzzi

What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? Increased adaptability, flexibility, and empowering the employee! As companies return to the workplace in a hybrid fashion, we should expect to see spaces that empower employee choice.

2021 Women in Commercial Real Estate: Julie Nasser Director of Business Development Margulies Perruzzi

What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months? It is no secret that the life sciences industry has been on a steady upward trend for the last few years.

Cost of construction materials and how it’s impacting development - by Nate Nickerson

Just over three months ago, on May 7th, 2021, the price of lumber hit an all time high. I remember talking with developers and asking how they were going to navigate the seemingly never ending price increases. On May 7th, the price of lumber

Southern New Hampshire industrial market at a market top - Not so fast - by Michael Harrington

Since 2017 I’ve been writing in the New England Real Estate Journal about the Southern New Hampshire industrial market intending to provide the reader with not just statistics and facts but also incorporating my insights

Five facts about construction in the fight for last-mile delivery service - by Parker Snyder

As e-commerce continues to grow at a staggering rate, the demand for logistics real estate has followed suit. Retailers are seeking opportunities to add regional and last-mile distribution facilities

WestMass planning 2022 start for $29.9m housing project at Ludlow Mills

Ludlow, MA According to Westmass Area Development Corp. (Westmass) and WinnDevelopment with state financing now in place, construction is expected to begin in early 2022 on a $29.9 million project to transform the landmark Mill 8