Property Captives as an alternative to low deductible insured placements - by Spencer Macalaster

State of the Market: The property insurance market for habitation real estate is extremely limited. Loss experience in this sector has been high as a result of storms, fires and construction related issues. As insurers seek to use their capital wisely, rates

2020 outlook for commercial real estate finance: Fundamentals remain strong in New England - by Jeff Munoz

In recent years, investors and borrowers have enjoyed a low rate environment as the economy has continued to strengthen. Property values have continued to appreciate, causing celebration amongst those who

Retail, office and industrial sectors are adapting to the market and thriving - by Kristie Kyzer

At the beginning of last year, we expected 2019s commercial real estate market to remain strong, but face some challenges. Happily, 2019 proved us right! The commercial market is still facing challenges, including

Adaptive reuse and the modernization of the New England shopping mall - by Adam Barnosky

Traditional shopping malls continue to face an uncertain future as they confront changing consumer trends and shrinking retail sales. Once the cornerstone of retail in New England, many communities in

Maine office market: “Shadow space” relocations will provide much-needed supply in downtown - by Nate Stevens

For the first time in 10 years, the Greater Portland office market vacancy rate increased after steadily declining year after year.  The Boulos Company conducted its annual survey of over 12 million s/f in almost

Surviving the hard market: Now is the time to review your insurance coverage - by Spencer Macalaster

Historically the insurance marketplace was predictably cyclical. The markets went from hard to soft then back to hard again. Every 5 – 7 years the cycle repeated itself. Over the last 25

It appears that we are looking forward to another year of good times for the housing industry - by David O'Sullivan

There may be many things to keep your attention in the news these days so many of you are not following what is happening in the building industry. My time is occupied with activities of the housing

Right now, eating away from home is a strong part of our daily lives - by Dennis Serpone

Depending on your purview, the economy is stream-rolling along. The restaurant industry, with hundreds of thousands of food and liquor-related businesses, depending geographically where you are,

The 5 pillars of Boston’s commercial real estate - by Webster Collins

On January 9, 2020 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, CBRE presented its 2020 market forecast. This article will feature the highlights of the standing room only presentation. The central theme

10 industrial real estate trends to follow in 2020 - by David Skinner

Predictions - we could talk about the economy, we could talk about being 10 years into an expansion and how nobody sees anything that really tells us otherwise. But everybody has been