Spotlights

This is the year of change in the commercial investment real estate market

With vacancies, bankruptcies of retailers, property owners and developers, one needs to realize that repositioning of properties are going t...

Rhode Island real estate survey: Location, location, location, financing, financing, financing

Real Estate 101 is Location, Location, Location. Real Estate 2009 is Financing, Financing, Financing. The banks by and large were reluctant ...

Lending according to traditional standards and realistic rates has its advantages again

There are times when it pays to be a traditional New England bank that operates by conservative lending standards. For Washington Trust, now...

Church Street Marketplace continues to draw both local and tourist crowds to downtown Burlington

Commercial real estate activity in Chittenden County has been slow, but deals are getting done. The local market in the greater Burlington a...

Maximizing revenue by keeping your hotel fresh: Tips for a successful hotel renovation

Today's sophisticated and demanding travelers are spending time researching hotels that not only fit their budget, but will provide them wit...

Companies try to take advantage of reduced values, but they can't find modern facilities

The Western Massachusetts industrial market remains flat for the year, as manufacturers struggle in this ever worsening economy. Vacancy rat...

Heat-detecting infrared thermography pinpoints building envelope performance problems

Evaluating building envelope performance is becoming essential to management of today's facilities. Several factors are driving this trend, ...

The 8 key items that come into consideration when pricing insurance for a real estate portfolio

Most prudent business owners look to see where they can save money. Real estate owners are no different. There are hundreds of insurance ag...

What is one of the only things you can not get a comprehensive list of online?

Come on - you are in the business if you are reading this! You know. A list of the kind of commercial property you are looking for! You nee...

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...