Spotlights

It is important for corporate management to build strong relationship with their underwriters

As we gaze forward in an attempt to discern what type of marketplace 2013 will bring as it pertains to insurance costs we must first reflect...

Tremendous opportunities for tenants and plenty of willing buyers with capital for sellers

It's hard to condense an annual forecast for Maine in such a small article, but here I go. While at a Chamber event last night I was asked s...

This year will bring modest gains in all of New Englands commercial real estate sectors

All signs point to a continued recovery in the commercial real estate market in New England and specifically in the Massachusetts market. Mo...

The commercial lending industry is expected to be very active for 2013

Small businesses continued to have difficulty obtaining conventional bank loans during 2012. The lingering downturn in the economy along wit...

Construction firms that provide value in early stages of projects for their clients will see growth

At Sullivan Construction we had one of our best years in 2012 and have a strong backlog in to 2013. This success is due to the collective ca...

Borrowers should continue to enjoy favorable rates for 12-18 months, after that - caveat emptor

Last year proved to be a very good year to be in the market for commercial mortgage debt. Interest rates were at 35 to 40 year lows and we w...

Trends in senior housing and healthcare market as owners and operators adapt to changing landscape

The United States is in the early stages of a major demographic shift as the generation of baby-boomers enters retirement. The following dis...

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 ...