Spotlights

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 ...

Strong absorption rates based on new tenant occupancy in greater Boston hide market slowdown

The greater Boston office market surged forward in the first quarter with 972,000 s/f of absorption based on new tenant occupancy, although ...

Exterior building maintenance is a good idea: The difference between reactive and pro-active

Exterior building maintenance is a budget item that every property must carry. Unfortunately, the question is always how much maintenance an...

Suffolk Construction's Career Start program: Building young talent from the ground up

A cornerstone for the success of any company is the quality of the people it recruits and retains. Suffolk Construction takes that seriousl...

Counseling clients in today's market requires analyzing market data and recent trends carefully

The market pause during this growth recession has created opportunities in real property markets. Opportunities of greater risk-adjusted rew...