Spotlights

Vapor intrusion: New American Society of Testing Materials standard impacts RE transactions

The release of vapors from contaminated soil or groundwater into an overlying structure can lead to health hazards for the occupants. The Am...

Re-use of New Hampshire's downtown buildings will create economic sustainability

Central business districts of all sizes, statewide, are working to bring businesses and people back "downtown." Based on the growing awarene...

Market fundamentals remain stable despite slight increase in vacancy rates

The RI commercial real estate market is healthy with the current market in the tenant's favor. There is a feeling that the capital markets ...

Vacancy rates have remained low in Burlington despite growing concerns of a recession

Vacancy rates have remained low in the greater Burlington commercial real estate market despite growing concerns of a recession. An economi...

The dynamic and evolving 1031 marketplace has changed significantly in the last year

Similar to the real estate market, the 1031 marketplace has changed significantly over the course of the last year. In my role on the board ...

This is not your classic market change: This cycle has two humps, not just one

The classic 10 to 13 year contraction, recession, recovery, expansion cycle has received a severe jolt: * 2001-03 were recession years. * 20...

An architect's view of the construction industry: Our perspective looks positive

The world of architecture and design is never static. Boston has just finished hosting the American Institute of Architects (AIA) national c...

EnviroVantage has been improving asbestos abatements for 20 years with new techniques

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals with long, thin fibrous crystals. It was sometimes referred to as the "miracle mineral" ...

The dynamic between buyers and sellers in the current market are in a state of transition

The current market conditions present an ideal opportunity for buyers to carefully consider the provisions in a purchase and sale agreement ...

Municipal auctions create incredible opportunities for both the buyer and seller

How many times have you driven by a piece of vacant real estate and thought "I wonder what's going on with that property? It's been vacant ...