Spotlights

Manchester, NH Director of Economic Development's message

Dear New England Real Estate Journal Readers: The city of Manchester is well positioned to build upon its history of growth and innovation...

Providence should be very well-positioned to take advantage of a resurgence in the real estate market

The Providence office market, much like the national office market, experienced significant increases in vacancy rates over the last year. C...

Vermont continues to provide incentives for local businesses and a great quality of life

The greater Burlington commercial real estate market is showing the signs of a slowing economy that is likely to impact more area businesses...

Whether it is the stimulus package or spring, the level of activity in the Pioneer Valley has increased

Whether because President Obama said the economy isn't as bad as he thought or the temperature is in the fifties, the level of real estate a...

If you only engage independent contractors to perform maintenance do you need WC insurance?

If you only engage independent contractors to perform maintenance and repairs, do you need Workers Compensation (WC) insurance? Absolutely. ...

Price is the number one reason properties do not sell whether we are in a boom or bust market

The Massachusetts multi-family market in 2008 saw a 44% decrease in transactions, 41% decrease in total dollar volume, however a 5% increase...

N.H. seacoast region has experienced a lesser downturn unlike other regions in the country

With its recent affiliation with the nationally recognized Weichert Real Estate Affiliates - Weichert Realtors, Points East Properties' Comm...

Future success might be based on entrepreneurship: small business owners who historically create jobs

In today's economic climate, combined with the estimates of 'people in the know', 2009 and 2010 are going to be financially stressful years....

Smart retailers are taking extraordinary actions not only to adapt, but to thrive in today's market

In a recent issue of New York magazine, writer Michael Idov refers to "...a retail shakeout of historic proportions. Local outlets of nation...

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...