Spotlights

How long should I hold a property for it to qualify as an investment property in connection with a 1031 tax-deferred exchange? - by Brendan Greene and Mark McCue

Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031 provides “No gain or loss shall be recognized on the exchange of property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment if such property is exchanged solely for property of like kind which is to be held

The resilience of markets - by William Pastuszek Jr.

In an era of uncertainty – uncertainty and unpredictability taken to new heights – real estate markets find ways to seek rational paths towards solutions under conditions of uncertainty. It’s a truism in investment behavior that markets can adapt to

A look at the Fed’s report on real estate in New England - by Thomas House

So it seems a good time to share some of the gold (and coal) we mined from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s report on real estate in New England. A link to the full report is at the end of the article.

There are a number of hotel groups that look for the full-resort properties - by Earle Wason

I cannot remember when I first started writing articles for the New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ). I took some time to review articles I have written going back to the early 2000s but I believe I originally started sometime in the 1980s. I thought there

The times they are a-changin’: From Boomers to Zoomers and real estate - by David Skinner

In the last two weeks, I met with two different business owners who are closing their businesses at the end of 40+ year histories of being in business. One was a trucking company that at one time boasted 40 trucks on the road. Another was in the buying and selling food

Rhode Island’s industrial real estate market outlook - by Julie Freshman and George Paskalis

As we near the mid-point of 2025, Rhode Island’s industrial real estate market continues to be characterized by low vacancy rates, steady demand, as well as evolving technological and economic influences. Limited new construction and sustained demand across

Promises made, promises kept - by Dennis Serpone

The election of Donald Trump by over 50% of the population has set in motion a euphoria that is sweeping the country. The stock market keeps breaking daily records bringing us back to pre-Biden days. Car sales, new and used, are through the roof although at higher cost,

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Jamie Muntz, BOND Civil & Utility Construction

If you could give advice to someone just starting out in your field, what would it be? I was once told by a colleague, “Don’t let them know how smart you are, you’ll end up with more work.” Several years into my career, the advice I’d give is the opposite: Let them see you are curious, determined, and eager to learn.

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Allen Higens, South Coast Improvement Company

If you could give advice to someone just starting out in your field, what would it be? My advice would be simple: dig in and learn. This is a tough industry, and the amount of knowledge required can seem immense early on. Take every opportunity to absorb as much as you can, whether it’s through hands- on experience, asking questions, or learning from the people around you.

2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Gillian Valanzola, Margulies Perruzzi

What’s one challenge you’ve overcome in your career so far, and what did it teach you? One of the significant challenges I encountered in my career was entering the workforce at the end of the pandemic. The new normal was a hybrid workstyle. While this transition was difficult for everyone, it was particularly daunting as a newcomer trying to establish meaningful professional relationships.