Spotlights

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...

Build-to-suit projects are back after 6 years of uncertainty

Positive energy seemed to be the theme for 2013 in all commercial market sectors. New England and national developers were more active, aggr...

Why use the services of a commercial mortgage broker? To get the best deal for the client

With the range of lending sources available today to the real estate developer and owner, the question is always asked, why use the services...

Greater Springfield's office and industrial markets continue to experience increased interest and activity

Greater Springfield's office and industrial markets continue to experience increased interest and activity with positive signs of a recoveri...