Spotlights

By Doug Macmillan - Greater Springfield's market activity has increased with increased interest in showings

Not unlike other demographically similar or even larger industrial market places, Greater Springfield's industrial marketplace continues to ...

Scott Avedisian - 2011 economic development report: Rocky Point waterfront, Metro East Office Park, flood re-openings and a lot more

I am pleased to present this economic development report. Many residential and commercial properties have been fully restored following the...

Warren Kirshenbaum - Many incentives available for developers/owners that provide savings for green development

There are powerful incentives that allow developers or owners to accelerate depreciation, receive grants, tax credits, and other incentives ...

Jeff Nick - Greater Burlington's commercial real estate market has improved dramatically in first half

Greater Burlington's commercial real estate market has improved dramatically during the first half of 2011 with modest growth projected thro...

Gerard McGonagle - Still postponing your business/building emergency plan? Start with the basics

According to ready.gov "At least one in four businesses never reopens after a disaster". If you own or manage commercial property or a busin...

Dennis Serpone - Is there long term growth in our economy or is this just an unsupportable economic spike?

The world is caught up with financial distress around the world, climate catastrophes in our country, and incessant political garbage coming...

Frank Capezzera - Single Residency Occupancy housing is essential infrastructure for the health of our economy

Single Residency Occupancy (SRO) housing units, known as lodging houses, are occupied by low wage individuals seeking housing accessible to ...

Vincent Nolan - New Milford emerges as a major contributor to the regional recovery from the recession

The town of New Milford is emerging from the recent recession as a major contributor to the recognition of Western Conn. as the growth regio...

Judy Audette - Core concepts of teamwork, diversity and dedication is key to past and continued success

Here we are well into the summer of 2011 and the construction outlook here at J.K. Scanlan (JKS) remains positive. We are all very cognoscen...

Charles Reilly - Activity is strong, inventory of existing property is declining: July 2011 feels a lot better than July 2010

The "new normal" seems to be a popular phrase these days as the commercial real estate market adjusts after hitting the bottom of this long ...