Category: Massachusetts

As you look ahead to 2026, which emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or your market sector? Next year will likely mirror 2025 trends. Shortages of industrial inventory - lack of construction will cause rents & prices to rise. Retail will push for more entertainment in the shopping experience to lure consumers back.

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? With return-to-work initiatives continuing, I was thrilled to support Clarion Partners with repositioning its office/lab building at 245 First St.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? Now celebrating our 46th year, 2025 was an indication that the industry recognizes the value of operational restaurant experience.

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? The key moment for 2025 was the Trump 2.0 administration, particularly in contrast to the economic approach of the Harris administration, was by far the most impactful event of 2025.

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? Looking back, 2025 was defined by the roller-coaster of interest rate changes. This created market uncertainty, leaving many organizations questioning the right time to take on their next project. And this is where long-term relationships can make all the difference.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? In this year of uncertainty, with lots of larger projects put on hold, we’ve worked diligently to improve everything within our control. We’ve invested in new software, expanded our sales team, reorganized our labor, and changed insurance carriers.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? In 2025, we focused on intentional growth aligned with our clients’ needs. We made meaningful investments in technology, including AI tools that automate routine tasks more efficiently, allowing our lawyers to focus on higher-value work and creative problem solving.

As you look ahead to 2026, which emerging trends or shifts will shape opportunities for you, your firm, or your market sector? As president, Brian Dundon has exciting initiatives planned for 2026, with several already deep in the works. Along with Brian McCarthy, he has spearheaded a total rebuild of our RJOC website,

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? In 2025, our firm was able to develop relationships with a few clients that were not just doing business locally, but also throughout the United States. We were able to branch out and provide assistance through our network that allowed a much wider range of deals for us to work on.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? Our partnership event with the New England Real Estate Journal in May at the newly opened Leo’s Events in Braintree.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? 2025 marked the 24th year B.C. Tent & Awning has been honored to work with America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration (AHTC) Executive Board to prepare Plymouth for a weekend of festivities, with the AHTC Parade as the marquee  event.

strong>What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? The completion of our first homes in The Cottages at the Bay Club community is definitely a standout accomplishment for our group over the year.