Category: Owners Developers & Managers

Organic SEO in 2018-2019 - by Chuck Sink

Organic SEO in 2018-2019 - by Chuck Sink

December 21, 2018
To get the most out of any media channel, it’s usually necessary to invest some money in it. Then you need to keep your messages consistent. Certainly, this is true of Google and social media if you want to immediately drive targeted visitors to your website.
You never know when your life can change on a dime - by Earle Wason

You never know when your life can change on a dime - by Earle Wason

December 21, 2018
I am taking a different turn to this article for the New England Real Estate Journal versus those of the past. In this article, I am reflecting on 2018 and contrasting the hotel business and our brokerage business, both of which are enjoying another successful year, versus insights into what has been, for me, a very difficult personal year.
Boston City Group, Inc. sells Bedford Place for $8.7 million - a 45-unit multifamily property

Boston City Group, Inc. sells Bedford Place for $8.7 million - a 45-unit multifamily property

December 21, 2018
Whitman, MA The 45-unit apartment building known as Bedford Place, located at 670 Bedford St., has been sold for $8.7 million. Boston City Group, Inc. brokers Caroline Ligotti, Emily McGranaghan and Linda Redeker represented the buyer.
Linchris Hotel acquires Harbor Hotel Provincetown for $15.5 million

Linchris Hotel acquires Harbor Hotel Provincetown for $15.5 million

December 21, 2018
Provincetown, MA A partnership between Alta Properties, Finard Properties, and Saltaire Properties has completed the sale of the Harbor Hotel Provincetown. According to public record, the property sold for $15.5 million. The contemporary boutique hotel has 129 rooms and is located on a 4.5-acre waterfront site.
Gardner of Castles Commercial brokers $2.275 million sale

Gardner of Castles Commercial brokers $2.275 million sale

December 21, 2018
Waltham, MA Dan Gardner, partner/broker at Castles Commercial has compelted the sale of 91, 93, 95 and 97 Chestnut St.
O’Brien of O’Brien Commercial Properties brokers four new leases

O’Brien of O’Brien Commercial Properties brokers four new leases

December 21, 2018
Littleton, MA Eric O’Brien of O’Brien Commercial Properties has arranged three leases at 37 Ayer Rd.  totaling 21,868 s/f. The leases include: • Fastenal Company has expanded and leased 5,600 s/f. The company will take occupancy soon. 
Morris joins sales team at the Geenty Group

Morris joins sales team at the Geenty Group

December 21, 2018
Branford, CT The Geenty Group, Realtors has hired Cheryl Morris as the newest member of its sales force. Morris has been a licensed real estate agent for 20 years with a track record of buying and selling residential properties to and for private investors.
Primer on classifying workers as independent contractors - Scott Regan

Primer on classifying workers as independent contractors - Scott Regan

December 21, 2018
Every employer should be mindful of the Massachusetts independent contractor statute. The independent contractor statute establishes the framework for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor as a matter of law.
Unpacking the impact of e-commerce on multifamily - by Rick Haughey

Unpacking the impact of e-commerce on multifamily - by Rick Haughey

December 21, 2018
Online shopping numbers continue to surge each year, and they are never higher than during the holiday shopping season. In fact, Cyber Monday sales this year skyrocketed to a record $7.9 billion, a 19.3% increase, according to data from Adobe Analytics, and Amazon reported it was their biggest shopping day ever. 
O’Brien of Greater Boston Commercial Properties handles 11,000 s/f building lease

O’Brien of Greater Boston Commercial Properties handles 11,000 s/f building lease

December 14, 2018
Framingham, MA Bret O’Brien of Greater Boston Commercial Properties completed a full building lease of 11,000 s/f at 518 Union St. The tenant, RCN is a telecommunications company that serves in Mass., Penn., Ill., Washington, D. C. and New York.
PROCON and DSK Architects complete 16,000 s/f Arcidi Center at Merrimack College

PROCON and DSK Architects complete 16,000 s/f Arcidi Center at Merrimack College

December 14, 2018
North Andover, MA In September, Merrimack College opened the Dr. Alfred L. Arcidi Center - the latest addition to its growing campus. PROCON was the architect of record for the project in collaboration with DSK Architecture, who is actively engaged in the master planning of the campus.