Outlook for second half of 2024 is positive - by Julie Freshman and George Paskalis

The Rhode Island industrial market continues to exhibit low supply and steady demand. Vacancy rates for industrial space in Rhode Island remain low and in the 3-4% range for “modern” single-story industrial buildings, which is an increase in the recent

The state of the union of industrial property values - by David Skinner

I am a relative babe in the real estate business. And by the term “relative babe” I do not mean to refer to my boyish good looks, charming personality, or other relative babe-like qualities. I mean that I am a “relative babe” in that I started working in the real

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Peabody Properties adds portfolio with four apartment complexes developed by Capstone Communities

Brockton, MA Peabody Properties, an affiliate of the Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms now celebrating its 48^th anniversary, has added four apartment complexes developed by Capstone Communities, LLC to its

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Aksel Solberg,
HFA Architecture + Engineering

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? My teams and I have led design efforts on many exciting projects including multi-family developments, cannabis retail dispensaries and commercial mixed-use developments. It always gives me great pride to watch a team succeed

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Andrew Hayward,
Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In summer 2023 I graduated from Georgetown University with a master’s in Professional Studies in Real Estate Development (MRED). While the classes were challenging, the difficult piece was the final thesis,

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Danielle Pinette,
Vivo Architecture, Inc.

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the last 12 months I have made significant strides in the process of becoming a licensed architect. With the completion of the AXP, and the passing of four of the ARE divisions, I am now two exams away from being licensure eligible in Massachusetts.

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Mollie McColgan,
Shawmut Design and Construction

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year, I started working on the Hardy Elementary School in Wellesley, Mass. – my first school, public, and out-of-ground project. Now that we are nearing completion, I can look back on

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Will Nelson, Norfolk Multifamily Cabinets & Countertops

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past 12 months I have been a part of more than 1,000 new and renovated apartments in the New England region. Four years ago, when I started my career at Norfolk, that would have shocked me. Today, with the help of a strong team,

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Gregory Chakmakas, Sheehan Phinney

In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? As legal counsel to affordable housing developers, the past 12 months have presented many unique challenges. I am very proud of our affordable housing group’s ability to meet these challenges head on with creative and efficient solutions to meet our clients needs.