Spotlights

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...

Green planning and design? Start with the density and buildings found in Boston's neighborhoods

Sustainable design starts with sustainable development...and getting both density and design right is essential to creating development that...

For those committed to riding out the recession and staying in the industry, better times are within reach

The hotel industry continues its slow and steady climb out of the recession. In 2009, the hotel market hit rock bottom. According to Smith T...

The 2010 market - The year of right moves and strategic thinking - 2011 and beyond

Just look at moves that took place in 2010. Bain Capital moved to the Hancock Tower. This triggered a chain reaction of leasing by tenants w...

Investors considering using a loan to own strategy should contact an experienced professional for guidance

Last year I wrote about the loan to own phenomenon that invaded the real estate community. This phenomenon was created, in large part, by il...

Current market can offer above market returns for new properties by applying extra creative effort

2010 was by all accounts a challenging year. What's ahead in 2011? Overall, some markets are rebounding while others are experiencing rapid ...

Cushman & Wakefield handles sale of two buildings totaling 175,000 s/f to Synergy

On behalf of Boston HSR South Boston LLC, Cushman & Wakefield of Massachusetts, Inc. recently sold 253 Summer St., two integrated office bui...

Weissman of Boston Realty Advisors sells two Beacon Hill buildings for $4.8 million

According to Boston Realty Advisors (BRA), two buildings in Boston's Beacon Hill have officially sold to The Mount Vernon Company as of Dece...

SIOR/NAIOP holds annual end of the year forecast

The New England Chapter of SIOR and Mass. Chapter of NAIOP on Thursday, Dec. 2 held its annual end of the year commercial real estate market...

Dean Rizzo 2011

Name: Dean Rizzo Title: Executive Director Company: Quincy 2000 Collaborative Location: 1250 Hancock St., Suite 127N, Quincy, Mass. 02169 Bi...