Spotlights

RI 2010 mid-year update: office vacancy increase, small and value-added retail tenants are active

Into 2010, the Providence office market continued to have increasing vacancy and effective rent reductions over the entire central business ...

Southern Maine's commercial sector is continuing its solid recovery, with better days ahead

Reflecting on the first half of 2010, I would like to highlight several southern Maine commercial real estate success stories, including new...

The problem in today's market is the gap between what a buyer will pay and what a seller will accept

There is a pent-up demand by buyers seeking to purchase multi family properties in the Greater Boston area. Limited inventory and all-time l...

What a difference a year makes! A mid-year report on New Hampshire's economy

What a difference a year makes! This year, half-way through our calendar year, economic activity has been brisk, inquiries have been flowing...

Legal changes in the environmental aspects of real estate affect use, value, transfer and liability

New laws this year, in the form of court decisions, agency regulations, and state statutes, affect the use, value, transfer and liability of...

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...

Numbers are up. What lies ahead? We remain positive, although realistic, about the future

First Half Results: Smith Travel Research (STR) recently reported the three most important measurements for the first half of 2010 and the ...

At midyear Greater Springfield's industrial market place is experiencing renewed interest

At midyear Greater Springfield's Industrial Market Place continues to experience the recessionary conditions typified throughout the country...

The current commercial insurance market summary and forecast for the second half of 2010

As we enter the second half of 2010, the commercial insurance market's downward tumble continues the trend of the past several years. Now in...

Secure the future of your business; a succession strategy is essential to maintain continuity

When it comes to your business, hoping for the best won't ensure its future. Take Jack Stanton for example. Jack spent thirty years building...