Spotlights

New England’s commercial real estate financing outlook 2020 - by Derek Coulombe

What a difference a decade makes! The great recession ran from late 2007 to the end of 2009 and while 2010 was the beginning of the recovery, it sure didn’t feel like that early on. Retailers

To exchange or not to exchange, that is the question - by John Starling

When you sell business or investment property and you have a gain, you generally have to pay tax on that gain. IRS Code Section 1031 provides an exception and allows you to postpone paying tax on the gain

2019 Annual Review: James Tobin of Brady Sullivan Properties

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? The collective effort to bring The Shoppes at 655 South Willow (Manchester, N.H.) to over 80% leased. We worked with a number of industry leaders, national

2019 Annual Review: Chuck Reilly of Dacon Corp.

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? Completion of the Boston Sports Institute, 600 Worcester St. (Rte. 9), Wellesley. This 130,000 s/f, $23.3 million sports ecosystem consists of two NHL rinks

2019 Annual Review: Evan Griffith of Marcus & Millichap

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? Setting a new record for my annual fundraising campaign for the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans (NYC). It was great working with clients who also support a cause that benefits our bravest citizens.

2019 Annual Review: Craig Jewett of Jewett Construction

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? Letting go of more of the day to day construction operations. We have always been a tightly held family business. Our growth has forced me to move further and further away from the daily operational workings

2019 Annual Review: Diana Perry of Linear Retail

What was your most notable project, deal or transaction in 2019? My column was a personal notable project. Dishing Social Media – 75 columns completed in the NEREJ! Published in print and digital paper along with monthly email blasts in prime location, 33,000 blast subscribers and 22,000 newspaper readers.

2019 Annual Review: Ross Fairbanks of Fairbanks Energy Services

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? As COO at Fairbanks Energy Services, I am proud to have supported growing our team by over 30% this year while simultaneously achieving my own personal stretch goal for sales. Maintaining the balance between executive leadership development and feeding my professional motivation in a sales role

2019 Annual Review: Justin Manning of JJManning Auctioneers

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? Being able to balance and run this company while helping my best friend, partner and wife of 23 years, Lynn, beautifully battle breast cancer.

2019 Annual Review: Jay Goldberg of Spire Investments

What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2019? The creation of The Breakaway at Salem Common, a luxury 18-unit apartment rental property which I am currently transforming from an abandoned former Knights of Columbus building is hands-down the most exciting endeavor from my many projects of 2019.