Spotlights

The rising economic tide in the Bay State lifts diverse industrial market

Add to the list of great attributes of the Bay State the following: Massachusetts now boasts an economic growth rate that is double the nati...

Insurance marketplace in 2012 The crystal ball says....hard market or soft??

As we gaze forward in an attempt to discern what type of marketplace 2012 will bring as it pertains to insurance costs we must first reflect...

Boston's mixed bag - The commercial real estate market report for the first quarter 2012

Despite varying market indicators, the commercial real estate market in the greater Boston area, continues to look up. Greater Boston is amo...

Low tax rates and market rebound make this the most opportune time to sell since last market peak

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

The signs of recovery are around us and if we are smart and diligent in our efforts we can benefit

We have all been through a lot of hard times and a slow tough economy over the last few years. Many have had to reinvent themselves or redir...

Well located hotels with strong brand affiliation are proving well-timed investments for buyers

U.S. lodging investment fundamentals are solid, with most in agreement that the hotel sector is far down the path of recovery, fueled by con...

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts decisions changing landscape of commercial leasing

A keystone of commercial leasing is certainty, especially in the ability to contractually allocate risks, obligations and costs. Since 2002,...

Auctions, auctions everywhere...And its time to drink up the opportunities

You can hardly pick up a newspaper or even listen to a campaign speech these days without hearing the words "foreclosure" or "auction". Las...

Split rates: taxing residential and commercial properties at different rates in relation to market value

The new commercial and industrial valuations released by Worcester's assessing department have caused a stir. The media and local residents ...

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...