Spotlights

Organic is the buzz word for the current real estate market in all sectors of New Hampshire

"Organic" is not just the buzz word for locally grown produce and other foods, but is also the buzz word for the current real estate market ...

This is the best of times for those with a dream, fortitude, and financial stability

An investment group, led by a very well-known chef, finds a great Boston location for his new, upscale dinner concept. The visibility is the...

Make your company's emergency plan scalable for disasters large and small

According to ready.gov "At least one in four businesses never reopens after a disaster". If you own or manage commercial property or a busin...

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, ...