Spotlights

The next 12-18 months likely to be one of the most active periods for owner-occupied sales

"Buy" the Numbers Southeastern Mass. has seen asking rents and asking prices remain relatively flat over the last 18 months. But, what has b...

Can traditional zoned commercial/industrial areas coexist with mixed-use and Chapter 40B projects

Commercial developers and tenants take comfort in knowing that traditional zoning will offer a buffer or other clear division between commer...

Two illegal property tax schemes to avoid in Conn., if you run into either practice contact an attorney

It has come to my attention that at least one city tax collector in Connecticut has a scheme in which taxpayers are being illegally charged ...

In defense of traffic congestion: There are lots of benefits that tend to offset issues

Traffic congestion. No one wants it. It sounds painful. It is probably the most common complaint anywhere a development project is proposed:...

Vermont has maintained a relative level of stability and is looking at continued market growth in 2014

As the economy strengthens after a somewhat tumultuous and uncertain close to 2013, Vermont has maintained a relative level of stability in ...

Jones Lang LaSalle and Roger Staubach predicting that the Denver Broncos win Super Bowl

Commercial real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) and its Americas executive chairman, Roger Staubach, are once again making a b...

Branford continues to focus on infrastructure needs and working with the business community

Branford believes in tending to the basics: infrastructure needs, effective management of town finances, low taxes with full service, and w...

Building on previous years trends, another strong year for the Conn. multifamily market for 2014

2013 was a great year to be in the Connecticut multifamily arena and 2014 is expected to be equally as attractive. As the year begins, apart...

2014 presents many opportunities in construction industry

There are many reasons for optimism regarding the prospects for a strengthening commercial construction industry in 2014. Several market seg...

Most national regions will benefit from national and global upward support in economic activity

Fundamentals are firming as reflected in GDP forecast of 3% for 2014. The IMF joined the consensus at 2.8% for 2014 in its updated outlook r...