Spotlights

2010 is a year of transition from the current market to a balanced market

This is going to an interesting year for commercial real estate. Regardless of our status in the market: owner, tenant, buyer, seller, lende...

Commercial property owners it is up to you: What is in your commercial real estate future?

Duck and run for cover, the sky is really falling. Interest rates are going to skyrocket, knocking what is left of the commercial real estat...

Are we recovering and is it sustainable? We will be sure only after it is!

As news of the economic recovery trickles into various media sources, the health of the housing market remains at the forefront. The data th...

The recovery has begun...lets not blow it! Mid-term election important to restaurant industry success

The restaurant industry that we see has two faces. There are very visible signs that the recession is slowly abating and people are adjustin...

What owners, tenants and developers can do before paying a sub. or supplier mechanic's lien

Landowners, commercial tenants and developers should know that subcontractors and suppliers on their construction projects can look directly...

Current valuation of condominium units: Comparing bulk sales vs. the auction method

Values of condominium units have fallen in some cases by as much as 50%. I question how local assessors in good conscience can not recognize...

A steady stream of new development is occurring in the town of Wallingford

Although the real estate market in Wallingford has softened, there is still a steady stream of new development occurring in the town. On the...

2010 design/build mid-year market report: Challenging yes, but still a great time to build!

Dacon Corp. celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and 2010 has been as challenging a year as any in our quarter century in business. As ...

It's never been a better time to think about investing in a solid market like Plymouth, Mass.

What recession? With over 40 projects already planned and in the development pipeline, Plymouth is bouncing back early from the recent econo...

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...