Spotlights

After Hurricane Katrina: Metaphor for our country's slow real estate recovery

Recently I had the opportunity to tag along with my wife on one of her organization's trips to review a city's planning and landscape. This ...

The benefits for a developer obtaining OneSource construction and permanent financing

In arranging financing for construction or renovation projects, a developer is sometimes able to obtain a commitment for both construction a...

The Massachusetts Condominium Conversion Statute, Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983

In this article I want to cover three (3) topics. First, I will describe the Massachusetts Condominium Conversion Statute, Chapter 527 of th...

The two halves of 2012: Buyer's perspectives on product types and Q3-Q4 2012 prospects

My being part of CBRE provides an opportunity to gain unique market knowledge not typically available. I attend brokerage meetings and learn...

Investors are finding Reverse Exchanges are a useful strategy to defer capital gains tax

Reverse Exchanges are a powerful tool for investors attempting to defer payment of capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes. Allowing ...

The Tale of Two Cities: Sales are up, profits are down, new restaurants are opening, costs are up

In a Tale of Two Cities, the famous line, "these are the best of times, these are the worst of times", appears to be the basis of everything...

Start your Emergency Planning now, before disaster strikes your business or property

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...

Positive news in the Rhode Island market brings hope to the community, but challenges still remain

As we move into the second quarter of 2012, the question on everyone's mind seems to be, "are we finally there?" Has the market finally reac...

Rhode Island industrial market: Slow but steady pace through the rest of the first half of 2012

The Rhode Island industrial market, while sluggish at the outset of 2012, has realized an up tic in demand in the second half of the first q...

Rhode Island office market stabilizing: Has experienced an increase over last twelve months

The Rhode Island office market has experienced an increase in activity over the last twelve months and as a result, vacancy rates are beginn...