Spotlights

By Michael Kelly and John Mancini - The Law Offices of Michael A. Kelly's practice expertise encompasses all facets of real estate and construction law

The Law Offices of Michael A. Kelly, PC (MAK) is a fast-growing firm focused on delivering exceptional service and successful outcomes for o...

The strength of R.I. market due to location, population and proximity to other major markets continues to move it foreward

It's déjà vu all over again. After thinking we would begin to see the start of a recovery both nationally and regionally, it looks lik...

By George Paskalis - Overall the R.I. industrial market is relatively healthy with an ebb and flow of supply and demand

The Rhode Island industrial market was sluggish overall at the start of the third quarter, despite a marquee transaction, but became increas...

By Gerry Surprenant and Leeds Mitchell - R.I. office rates should remain steady in 2012, but businesses are looking for market stability

Generally the office market in Rhode Island is seeing some signs of improvement as vacancies decrease slightly and rents firm up a bit, but ...

By William Greene - Discount retailers continue to attract, and are even retaining, newly introduced shoppers

We really do live in a discount world in today's economy. With unemployment staying at a higher level and consumer confidence remaining rela...

By Dennis Serpone - 2012 is setting up to be a record year for both buyers and sellers in the hospitality market

As it would appear, the year for the hospitality industry has arrived. At first glance, the turbulent waters of the nation's economy may sl...

By Gerard McGonagle - Case study: Drying and restoring Harvard University's water damaged herbaria collection

With more than five million specimens, the Harvard University Herbaria are among the 10 largest Herbaria in the world and, along with the li...

By Andy Levy - Fall 2011 forecast: Southern New Hampshire retail market is hanging in there, I think

Now as most of you know I'm usually a pretty upbeat guy, you know the glass a bit more full than empty, but I got to tell you I'm starting t...

By Matt Pawa and Wesley Kelman - Buyers and sellers beware: Offer to purchase and even oral agreements can be enforceable in Mass.

When is a deal a deal? Many real estate professionals assume that an agreement to purchase land cannot be enforced until a formal purchase a...

By Davenport Crocker Jr. - How purchasing a home now will make you extremely smart in just ten years

A question that's puzzling buyers today is "Should I buy now or wait?" The question is prudent and understandable considering the breadth an...