Spotlights

Rhode Island office market leasing activity remains steady; vacancy down to 16.2 percent

The Rhode Island office market continues to improve from the 1st Quarter of 2012. In Providence, which experienced a significant decrease in...

Our tribute to the unsung heroes: 15th Annual NEWiRE Achievement Awards Dinner - April 24

Heroes are people who are admired for their courage or noble qualities. We have a lot of everyday heroes at NEWiRE who generally don't go ou...

Get ready to sell! Sizzling hot spring market for sellers who create the right product for market

Successful agents will often be heard cautioning desperate buyers in hot markets with the following sage advice: "If you want this house, co...

The New England restaurant industry seen through rose-colored glasses

Well, doesn't it feel good? It feels like, at least for those with a job or retired with a pension, that the good old days are back. The sto...

What does the new tax act mean for you, your real estate investments, and your estate plan?

After a decade of legislation with staggered and expiring provisions, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) made the federal estat...

This year will bring modest gains in all of New England's commercial real estate sectors

All signs point to a continued recovery in the commercial real estate market in New England and specifically in the Massachusetts market. Mo...

Greater Boston multi-family properties still hottest commodity in the real estate market today

Multi-family properties in the Greater Boston area continue to be the hottest commodity in the real estate market today. Due to limited inve...

Why use a commercial mortgage broker? To help maximize your loan dollars

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

The increasing importance of affordable housing for seniors: 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day

Senior housing has experienced some tough times recently, but in some cases things have not been so bad. There has been a lack of constructi...

Market conditions improve as hospitality industry climbs back to pre-recession performance

It is the day before St. Patrick's Day with temperatures in New Hampshire climbing toward a balmy 30 degrees. Recent snow storms, followed b...