Spotlights

Emerging trend includes functional and economic obsolescence of properties that have been vacant

What a fantastic 3 to 4 weeks of late summer and early fall. I wish I was retired so I could putter in the garden and play golf! Alas, I sti...

Bank's should beware of local laws and ordinances when foreclosing mortgages

Over the past several years lenders have been inundated by laws affecting foreclosures as federal and state governments have tried to grappl...

What a great time to buy a restaurant in the greater Boston market!

The number of restaurant transactions is up by more than 50% going into the fourth quarter of 2013 over the same comparable time in 2012.The...

R.I. market will continue its steady recovery; One of the bright signs is redevelopment of residential housing in downtown Providence

As we look ahead to the year end 2013 and into 2014, the Rhode Island real estate market continues its slow but steady recovery. Across the ...

Many locations around our market draw local, regional, national and international consumers to our main streets and shopping districts

The seasonality of New England is one of its many charms. However, it can be very difficult for retailers trying to survive in a feast or fa...

Delivering dollars from the sun: PV systems produce free electricity and enhance building value and amenities

Constantly challenged with rising costs and a highly competitive market for commercial space, building owners and operators know that they n...

Good signs: Deals continue to get done, space continues to be absorbed and rents are stable

Like the Seasons Commercial Markets Change As we enter October things are changing all around and the signs of fall are amongst us. Sweaters...

Project of the Month: Integrated Builders, Calare Properties and Hackman Capital Partners begin phase two of Riverview Technology Park

Integrated Builders has begun phase two construction at Hackman Capital and Calare Properties’ 700,000 s/f Riverview Technology Park. The ...

Four ways owners and developers can lower taxes on commercial real estate

Would you rather keep money for yourself or share it with Uncle Sam? While we might all prefer to keep the money, many commercial property o...

Why property values did not decline with the Q3 2013 rise in interest rates

From an historical perspective, capitalization rates carry a relationship to 10-year treasury bond rates. Premiums over 10 year treasuries v...