Category: Massachusetts

Savills arranges 201,018 s/f lease renewal to WilmerHale at 60 State St.

Savills arranges 201,018 s/f lease renewal to WilmerHale at 60 State St.

November 14, 2025
Boston, MA On behalf of WilmerHale, Savills has restructured its lease at 60 State St., a landmark office tower in downtown owned by Starwood REIT. The firm, which has been a tenant in the building since 1977, will continue its presence under a new long-term lease
Chestnut Hill Realty’s annual  report receives national recognition

Chestnut Hill Realty’s annual report receives national recognition

November 14, 2025
Boston, MA CHR Cares, Chestnut Hill Realty’s annual corporate social responsibility report, received Honorable Mention at a national content marketing awards ceremony. The 2025 Content Marketing Awards, sponsored by Ragan
Oxford Properties Group expands lease to Eli Lilly & Company by 75,000 s/f

Oxford Properties Group expands lease to Eli Lilly & Company by 75,000 s/f

November 14, 2025
Boston, MA Oxford Properties Group (Oxford) signed a new lease expansion with global pharmaceutical leader, Eli Lilly & Company (Lilly), for 75,000 s/f at 645 Summer St. This milestone transaction marks the largest life sciences lease signed in the Seaport District
SIOR NE Chapter members well attended at Louisville fall conference

SIOR NE Chapter members well attended at Louisville fall conference

November 14, 2025
Louisville, KY The New England SIOR chapter had a great turnout for the November fall conference from November 4-7, 2025. The chapter had between 15 and 20 of its members attend the four-day session. The Global conference was held at the Omni Louisville
Kenneally joins Cambridge Trust Private  Banking as senior vice president, private banker

Kenneally joins Cambridge Trust Private Banking as senior vice president, private banker

November 14, 2025
Boston, MA Eastern Bank is pleased to welcome Diana Kenneally as a senior vice president, private banker with Cambridge Trust Private Banking. Kenneally brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services, with expertise in escrow services
Rockland Trust provides $8 million for historic adaptive re-use project

Rockland Trust provides $8 million for historic adaptive re-use project

November 14, 2025
Gloucester, MA Cape Ann Housing LLC, an affiliate of the YMCA of the North Shore, has secured $8 million in financing from Rockland Trust for the gut renovation and rehabilitation of the Pattillo Building in the town’s Historic District.
MassDevelopment issues $21.4 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of WCG Homes LLC

MassDevelopment issues $21.4 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of WCG Homes LLC

November 14, 2025
Worcester, MA MassDevelopment has issued a $21.4 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of WCG Homes LLC, an affiliate of Worcester Common Ground (WCG), which will use proceeds to renovate and preserve 73 units of affordable housing located in 16 buildings in Worcester’s Piedmont neighborhood.
B&D Holdings secures $10.1 million in financing for two industrial buildings

B&D Holdings secures $10.1 million in financing for two industrial buildings

November 14, 2025
Tewksbury, MA JLL Capital Markets has arranged $10.1 million in aggregate financing for the acquisition of two industrial facilities totaling over 64,000 s/f near Boston. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, B&D Holdings,
Bank loans vs. alternative credit: Show me the money - by Daniel Calano

Bank loans vs. alternative credit: Show me the money - by Daniel Calano

November 14, 2025
Are you tired of waiting for the Fed to lower interest rates, so you can fund that real estate project? Buy a home? Build a commercial building? I am. Even if it happens, will it make a difference? The Fed only can reduce short-term loans and you need 30-year funding.
Real Estate Finance Association closes a  successful fall season with the 37th Annual Gala

Real Estate Finance Association closes a successful fall season with the 37th Annual Gala

November 14, 2025
Boston, MA The 37th Annual REFA Gala was held on Monday, November 3rd at the Omni Boston at the Seaport, honoring National Development with the Swain Distinguished Service Award.  National Development joins an accomplished group of Swain Award
Swiss-based SQ Innovation expands U.S. operations with 2,300 s/f lease at Cummings Properties' Tower Office Park

Swiss-based SQ Innovation expands U.S. operations with 2,300 s/f lease at Cummings Properties' Tower...

November 7, 2025
Woburn, MA Swiss biopharmaceutical developer SQ Innovation has expanded its U.S. operations with a 2,300 s/f lease at Tower Office Park. The new satellite facility, designated for light manufacturing and administrative functions, will complement the firm’s primary American operation in Burlington.
Project of the Month: Stonegate Group and Nauset Construction complete  54-unit mixed-use development in Natick, Mass.

Project of the Month: Stonegate Group and Nauset Construction complete 54-unit mixed-use developmen...

November 7, 2025
Natick, MA Stonegate Group’s long-awaited, highly anticipated, mixed-use development at the site of the former St. Patrick’s School is now leasing. Located at 45 E. Central St. in Natick Center, the project offers 46 residential apartments