Spotlights

Boston is faring better than much of the rest of the nation, where CBD rates are well above 10%

The Boston office market vacancy rate rose to 13.3% at the end of the second quarter of 2009 due to a combination of an increase in direct s...

Trumbull taking proactive approach to helping existing businesses and commercial property owners

There's a buzz about Trumbull, Connecticut. Even amidst obvious economic challenges, one can sense a spirit of optimism and unity in the com...

Risk/reward ratio: How much can you stand, and how much do you need?

What is your appetite for risk? How much reward do you think you need? What chances are you willing to take? These are the kinds of question...

In the midst of this economic turmoil there still are entrepreneurs moving forward with projects

It is no secret that this recession has hit the design and construction world extremely hard. The unfortunate news of layoffs and business c...

Troubled asset area has been one of the strongest growth areas in the commercial marketplace in 2009

It is opportune that in this mid-year review, I am able to describe a market segment in bullish terms, but for the past 6 months I have seen...

It is time for borrowers and lenders to adjust the "sails", opportunity awaits on the horizon

Did you ever notice the parallels between part IV of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's The Theologian's Tale and the ongoing credit crisis? Follo...

Identification of tenant in common replacement properties and partial interests for 1031 exchanges

Most investors structuring their transaction as a 1031 exchange are aware that they must identify their replacement property within 45 days ...

For property owners who position themselves for future success, this is a time of opportunity

The Fantini & Gorga July money market matrix is titled "It's hard to get your bearings without having a Bird's Eye View of the whole Market"...

Finding your niche: Which unique project or design talent can you use to attract new clients?

As the summer season slips away we see that as much as we hope, improvement takes time. We need to understand that the recession did not hap...

NAI Hunneman leases 2,019 s/f at 330 Congress St.

NAI Hunneman recently leased office space at 330 Congress St. in Boston's Fort Point Channel district. Stevens Advertising, a full services ...