Spotlights

Senior housing - a compelling investment alternative to other commercial real estate sectors

In their search for attractive risk-adjusted returns, investors favor sectors that are resilient, transparent, and exhibit sufficient liquid...

Vermont's commercial real estate market feels like the rebound is in full effect

Since the downturn in 2008 the commercial real estate market in Vermont has plodded through fewer deals annually while vacancy rates have sl...

Design-build suburban commercial industrial market review and forecast for 2012

The commercial industrial suburban real estate market has been more active in the first half of 2012 than any time since the 2008 financial ...

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...

2012 insurance marketplace mid year review: Has the hardening market materialized?

There has been a great deal of discussion in early 2012 of a hardening market, the question remains has it materialized? Property and casual...

Commercial RE in Maine for the first half of 2012 has continued to slowly but steadily improve in a sectors, including retail, office and industrial

At the beginning of 2012, it was predicted that we would continue to see a fairly flat market in the downtown and suburban office market and...

Expiration of current capital gains tax rate would impact property owners taxes in 2013

With the possible expiration of the current capital gains tax rate and the additional tax included in the health care reform legislation own...

Many different types of vacation condos will have have their share of legal issues

During summer, we think of vacations. Often this means a resort or a second home condominium. There are many concerns in buying a vacation c...

The Town of Branford is a sound choice for businesses to relocate or expand

A sound infrastructure, a convenient location and good transit, full municipal services, and a skilled and educated workforce are critical f...

Project diversity and strength of team the key to a strong 2012 for Sullivan Construction

As we enter the second half of 2012 we are encouraged to see strong growth at Sullivan Construction, Inc. (SCI). This growth is based on the...