Spotlights

Mid-year 2013 - The market has changed again since the "bubble burst" of September 2008

10-year market cycles are no longer the norm in commercial real estate. The market now changes far more rapidly. From 1960 to 2000, there we...

Taking risks is what the real estate market is about and if you waited last year you are kicking yourself now

The weather has been hot this June and July with several heat waves in Boston. If you were to believe the reports in the paper, the word fro...

Landlords and tenants should carefully consider accelerated rent clauses in Mass. commercial leases

As experienced commercial landlords and their counsel know, Massachusetts courts uphold clauses in leases which give landlords the right to ...

Cape Cod commercial real estate market enjoys steady improvement and positive momentum

Commercial property owners and buyers have finally accepted the marketplace as it is and owners have become more realistic in their pricing ...

First Realty Management portfolio grows as employees and properties achieve industry recognition

First Realty Management employees and properties have achieved major industry recognition this year, adding to a long series of awards over ...

The factors for not selling are basic, first of which is that you haven't had fully qualified potential buyers

"Why hasn't my restaurant sold?" For the most part this question is asked not only of restaurant brokers but also of general business brok...

Window film: Answering demands for energy efficiency, safety and security

Architects and engineers are faced with design demands from building owners and property managers for improved building energy efficiency, ...

Kemperol Roofpatch patch kit stops leaks

Kemperol Roofpatch, a ready-to-use patch kit that uses advanced waterproofing technology to reliably stop leaks and cover cracks and damaged...

The Richmond Company's 114-unit apartment community Richmond Vista at Wakefield reaches 50% lease-up

Richmond Vista at Wakefield, the newest apartment community in the area, is developed by The Richmond Company Inc., by its residential divis...

Prestige Hospitality Group celebrates ribbon cutting for renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol

The new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on May 9, unveiling a new hospitality design conce...