Spotlights

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 ...

Consensus is that Bostons markets have momentum which can run up to 2014-2015

As a holiday present, one of my long time clients sent me a magnifying glass. The glass had a handle with a button which, when pushed, produ...

1031 exchanges offer full deferral of the new 3.8 percent Medicare surtax tax and 20 percent capital gain tax

The familiar adage, "It's not how much you make, but how much you keep" rings truer than ever for real estate investors in 2013. Capital gai...

ABX 2012 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

New name, new venue, same great experience... that's ABX 2012. The new tradeshow and conference produced by the Boston Society of Architects...

Professional Profile: John Weaver 2012

Name: John Weaver Title: President and Managing Principal Company: DiGiorgio Associates Inc. (DAI) Location: Boston, MA Place of birth: Balt...