Connecticut

Big opportunities for small wind a reality for more sectors of the population in Connecticut

Until recently, the economics of wind energy facilities have kept them out of reach of smaller consumers seeking to generate sources of rene...

Current economic environment presents new challenges in valuing real estate

In today's difficult economic times, it is especially important to remember that an appraiser values a property as of a specified date, and ...

Lessons learned from King Solomon (horse) that relate to business and life in general

Having recently retired a 19 year old dressage horse (King Solomon) here are four key points I have learned from him, and horses in general,...

Going green is emerging as one of the ubiquitous catch phrases in the real estate industry

Going green seems to be emerging as one of the ubiquitous catch phrases in the real estate industry. Our goal here is to examine the factors...

Building renovation: Have you considered all the costs such as environmental remediation?

Hidden costs associated with contaminated building components and disposal of hazardous materials can turn a small renovation project into a...

Complexity of the visual impact analysis should fit the size and scope of the project

When designing a new project or rehabilitating an existing project, what the potential visual impacts of the project will be varies dependin...

Griffin Land leases 40,344 s/f to KMC Music at Griffin Center

Griffin Land has signed a long term, full building office lease with KMC Music, Inc., a subsidiary of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation...

Real estate investing in today's market with a focus on short sales

Real Estate investing in today's market is still a good idea, but success can only be created through working with a trusted consultant who ...

Weirsman and Doyle of Colonial Props. sell 15,000 s/f office bldg. for $825,000

According to Michael Richetelli, president and designated broker of Colonial Properties, Inc., 9 Research Dr. has been sold. The 15,000 s/f ...

BOMA Int'l. honored with EPA Climate Protection Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International with a 2009 ...