One of the hottest area of dispute today between commercial landlords and tenants involves the regulation and enforcement of exclusive use and related restrictions in commercial leases. As the “shopping mall” concept evolves to that of a “shopping center”, marketing
As we reach the mid-point of the fourth quarter of 2017, our clients are asking us for predictions regarding renewals and the overall insurance environment. For the last nine plus years the insurance marketplace has seen substantial growth of capital investments,
The first half of 2017 maintained the build-to-suit market velocity of 2016; however, the ability to turn these activities of design, engineering, project pricing, and permitting into revenue has been extremely challenging. Let’s call it “The Big Pause” mostly resulting from extended engineering and permitting delays for build-to-suit projects.
The first half of 2017 maintained the build-to-suit market velocity of 2016; however, the ability to turn these activities of design, engineering, project pricing, and permitting into revenue has been extremely challenging. Let’s call it “The Big Pause” mostly resulting from extended engineering and permitting delays for build-to-suit projects.
The end of the year marks a good time for some necessary and important planning and strategizing when it comes to real estate tax matters due in the new year.
Laws permitting the cultivation and sale of medicinal marijuana in each of the New England states, and the recent enactment of laws regarding recreational marijuana in Massachusetts and Maine (but recently vetoed by the Maine governor), have created great opportunities for owners of industrial real estate in New England.
As we approach the fall season in the design and construction industry, we see contractors and developers worrying about the winter weather to come. At this time of year we see a rush to get projects in the ground before the cold. It seems this year there is additional pressure to move projects along.
My article one year ago for this issue of the NEREJ was titled “The Boston and Cambridge Market is Extremely Strong with No Challenges in Place.” This article will echo my 2016 theme and then provide a case study as a reality check as an indicator of what being in a non-core location can mean.
The first half of 2017 maintained the build-to-suit market velocity of 2016; however, the ability to turn these activities of design, engineering, project pricing, and permitting into revenue has been extremely challenging.
Mark Twain is quoted as saying “October: This is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August and February.” As the leaves begin changing, it’s a good time to pause and evaluate the market and the landscape ahead.
