Spotlights

The commercial lending industry is expected to be very active for 2013

Small businesses continued to have difficulty obtaining conventional bank loans during 2012. The lingering downturn in the economy along wit...

Construction firms that provide value in early stages of projects for their clients will see growth

At Sullivan Construction we had one of our best years in 2012 and have a strong backlog in to 2013. This success is due to the collective ca...

Borrowers should continue to enjoy favorable rates for 12-18 months, after that - caveat emptor

Last year proved to be a very good year to be in the market for commercial mortgage debt. Interest rates were at 35 to 40 year lows and we w...

Trends in senior housing and healthcare market as owners and operators adapt to changing landscape

The United States is in the early stages of a major demographic shift as the generation of baby-boomers enters retirement. The following dis...

You think the economy is rebounding but is now the time to pursue opportunities

The economy seems to finally be on the road to recovery for the real estate industry. It may be spotty and slow in your area but as in any m...

USEPA enforcement efforts reinforce need to comply with stormwater discharge regulations

Efforts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to control pollutant discharge to surface waters via stormwater runoff have been...

Greater Springfields office and industrial marketplace reflects on a year of increased activity

As 2012 draws to a close, Greater Springfield's office and industrial marketplace reflects on a year of increased activity and limited, but ...

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...

Tax abatements for problematic properties in the New Year

In my experience in representing taxpayers, the valuation that Boards of Assessors place on certain categories of real estate is often too h...

Boston now the Hub of the Universe for commercial real estate development

Based on the amount of commercial development taking place in Boston, you might think it really is the "hub of the universe." Consider, for ...