Spotlights

More of the same for most markets as supply and demand goes unchanged for the foreseable future

What can we expect for years to come; much of the same with modest improvement. The industry got a shot in the arm in 2012, as rounds rose b...

As the summer rolls along, we expect the hotel market to continue to improve

It's mid-July and the entire east coast is gripped by an intense heat wave. It makes me laugh to hear people in New England complain about t...

Huge tax savings on capital gains by using Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange

The lazy, hazy days of summer may be in full swing but there's no "just hanging around" happening here in the §1031 exchange division. Th...

Architecture and engineering industry study reports profits and hiring on the rise

After three years of slow but continuing improvement, architecture and engineering (A&E) firms are healthier now than at any time since the ...

Mid-year 2013 - The market has changed again since the "bubble burst" of September 2008

10-year market cycles are no longer the norm in commercial real estate. The market now changes far more rapidly. From 1960 to 2000, there we...

Taking risks is what the real estate market is about and if you waited last year you are kicking yourself now

The weather has been hot this June and July with several heat waves in Boston. If you were to believe the reports in the paper, the word fro...

Landlords and tenants should carefully consider accelerated rent clauses in Mass. commercial leases

As experienced commercial landlords and their counsel know, Massachusetts courts uphold clauses in leases which give landlords the right to ...

Cape Cod commercial real estate market enjoys steady improvement and positive momentum

Commercial property owners and buyers have finally accepted the marketplace as it is and owners have become more realistic in their pricing ...

First Realty Management portfolio grows as employees and properties achieve industry recognition

First Realty Management employees and properties have achieved major industry recognition this year, adding to a long series of awards over ...

The factors for not selling are basic, first of which is that you haven't had fully qualified potential buyers

"Why hasn't my restaurant sold?" For the most part this question is asked not only of restaurant brokers but also of general business brok...