Spotlights

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Katherine Cruz, P.E., LEED AP, Hancock Associates

What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?  I’m proud of the series of redevelopment projects we’ve completed along Revere Beach. Our work included land survey, civil site design, and permitting for over 1,000 market rate and affordable housing units, retail spaces, a hotel

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Harrison Klein, Marcus & Millichap

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  Empathy to understand client’s deeper goals, localized underwriting and negotiation skills.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Michael Hensley, Pickard Chilton Architects

Three skills that you use every day in your position:  1) Listening to my clients, consultants, and team members; 2) Finding solutions to real estate challenges through design; 3) Setting goals to manage time and measure success.

2024 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders: Alex Madden, Kay Properties & Investments

Three skills that you use every day in your position: Clear communication, curiosity, and mirroring. Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.

NEREJ presents the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!

Appeals court reinstates failed restaurant’s elusive breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing claim against commercial landlord - by Dave Viens

Every contract entered into in Massachusetts, be it a lease, construction or employment contract, is deemed under our law to contain the “implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing,” even though

Top ten 1031 tax-deferred exchange questions - by Brendan Greene

1. What is a 1031 tax-deferred exchange?A 1031 tax-deferred exchange is a method allowed by Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §1031, whereby an owner of certain investment or business property may defer paying capital gains taxes

The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The industrial markets have never been stronger. What has happened is that the build out of Devens with new high-tech biotech manufacturing with housing to service these buildings serves as the connector required to really make the I-495 West market sizzle. Worcester has been the beneficiary

Is it getting better? Commercial real estate tends to move slowly - by Bill Pastuszek

In reviewing the year so far, what are some of the factors that are influencing markets? For commercial real estate (CRE), what are some signposts that may help to understand what is in the offing? How is New England doing compared to

Rates outlook: Expectations versus reality - by Jeffrey Muñoz

As we approach 2025, the commercial real estate (CRE) landscape is poised for a period of increased activity influenced heavily by the expectation interest rates will continue to decline. With the sales slump of 2023 behind us, 2024 has seen an uptick in sales activity. The Federal Reserve decreased the fed fund rate 50 basis