Spotlights

Why it makes sense to buy an operating restaurant with an established customer base

In 2005, 25% of the food dollar was spent in restaurants. In 2011, 49% of that same food dollar was spent in restaurants. Eating out has bec...

The importance of security system maintenance and service contracts

For facility managers, security system maintenance and service contracts, in essence, have become integral components of the security system...

IREM Fall Leadership Conference - Oct. 16-20 in New Orleans

At this year's IREM Fall Leadership Conference on Oct. 16-20, the focus is on transformation... transforming from surviving to thriving; fro...

BOMA International partners with DHS in its "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in its "If Yo...

ROI not limited to income; must include tenant retention, cost analysis and max use of property

Whether you own retail, office or industrial, one needs to understand the importance of maximizing return on investment. Returns are not jus...

VanValkenburgh of Fishman Property Management named to manage 465 Congress Street - 67,567 s/f office tower

Fishman Property Management was awarded the property management of one of the city's premier office buildings. Located in Monument Sq., the ...

Peabody Properties receives national recognition from National Affordable Housing Management Association

The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA), headquartered in Alexandria, VA., recently awarded Peabody Properties, Inc. ...

The Mount Vernon Co. to build and manage 500 apartment units in new Allston Green District

Mayor Thomas Menino and The Mount Vernon Co. announced today a new way of sustainable living in Allston being labeled as the Allston Green D...

Company of the Month: United Multi Family, founded in 1998, has closed over 400 multi-family properties in Mass., R.I., Conn. and N.H.

Since its inception in 1998, United Multi Family (UMF) has exclusively represented owners in the sale of their multi-family properties. Foun...

Morrison starts new firm: ABACUS Assset Management

ABACUS Asset Management, a provider of comprehensive commercial real estate asset management services for owners of small to mid-sized offic...