Spotlights

Time is ripe to modify your existing commercial real estate loans, which can help you avoid foreclosure

I have been a real estate lawyer in New England for 22 years, having represented several large national retailers and developers, and have f...

What works? You may consider expanding your reach and targeting a unique market

What can we do to get those lingering properties sold? Can we cast a wider net? How? What works anyway in marketing and selling properties? ...

A commercial mortgage broker can bring value to a transaction by maximizing the 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...

When contemplating to sell don't make the decision not to sell solely based on net proceeds or price

In today's market it is both a good time to sell and a good time to buy. Although most sellers might not obtain the price they could have du...

Real estate practitioners should focus on real deals - tenants whose leases are up and users who need space

The deadline for this column was March 19. Not wanting to craft it in a post-St. Patrick's Day stupor, I am writing a week early. However, s...

The current euphoria of Wall Street and the carry over effect on the restaurant industry

Like a lot of you, I watch the recovery of the stock market with amazement. Most of the stocks in my 401K have a long way to go to get back ...

As spring approaches, there are some bright spots of the horizon, but still concerns about recovery

The spring season is a rebirth. Last spring I hoped the worst of the recession was behind us and the stimulus would help turn around our ind...

Reverse the curse of taxes? Why a reverse exchange should be in your tax arsenal

Many people know that they can defer paying taxes on the gain from the sale of their property if they later purchase other like-kind propert...

Lowell, Haverhill and Lawrence continue to evolve while remaining true to their roots

Although Lowell, Lawrence, and Haverhill technically cover two distinct submarkets, they have many common elements and characteristics. All ...

New Haven County's commercial real estate market has made steps in the right direction

In spite of continued economic challenges, commercial real estate in New Haven County has made steps in the right direction. 360 State St. c...