Category: Massachusetts

Franklin, MA Joseph Evans and Dusty Burke Jr. of American Commercial Real Estate have brokered the sale of Maplegate Country Club, a 140-acre property, to an undisclosed private solar energy developer for $24.8 million. The site will host two 15-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic systems, producing a combined 30-MW project

Explore our Year in Review Spotlight, featuring exclusive Q&As with leading commercial real estate professionals.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? The range of work we delivered this year stands out. ARCO moved from warehouse TI’s and new manufacturing facilities to a widebody aircraft hangar, immersive retail, a food plant, and a major beverage distribution center,

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? We saw a significant uptick in market activity this year, coinciding with the first of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts.

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? The deal that best reflected New England CRE’s direction in 2025 was the $74 million sale of Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ Devens facility.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? One of the standout milestones for us in 2025 was partnering on the opening of Cactus Club Cafe’s first U.S. location in Boston’s Back Bay. This project was a true collaboration with an incredible team

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? We brokered the sale of the Garrison Ascend hotel in Dover, NH. It is 68 keys and sold for $8.2 million. The new owner is elated as business has been very good.

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? Looking back at 2025, the turning point for me was securing the 10-year Everon lease at 235 Portland Rd. in Gray. That commitment completely changed how the market viewed the property. What had been an owner-occupied campus suddenly was a stabilized investment

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? A notable sale in 2025 was the $4.5 million sale of a 17.93-acre approved development site in Windham, which Dan Scanlon JD, CCIM and I closed in August.

Looking back at 2025, what deal, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New England CRE market this year? The launch of Beverly Landing condominiums at Cummings Center highlights the evolution of New England’s CRE market toward vibrant, mixed-use communities.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? Our new exclusive inventory reached an all-time high in 2025 across New England and every major asset class, with a noticeable surge in the second half of the year.

What accomplishment or milestone stood out for you or your firm in 2025? We advanced innovative, impactful projects – from commercial and education to life science and historic preservation. Our team made progress on FM’s new Norwood campus, anchored by a 325,000 s/f R&D facility.