Category: Owners Developers & Managers

Crystal Window & Door welcomes Christie as chief financial officer

Crystal Window & Door welcomes Christie as chief financial officer

February 7, 2025
Boston, MA National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems welcomes John Christie to its leadership team as the new chief financial officer. He joins Crystal chairman and founder Thomas Chen, CEO Jeffrey Smith, and president Steve Chen to guide the company in its future growth and expansion.
MassDevelopment presents $2.805m in grants to advance the rehabilitation of 34 properties in Gateway Cities

MassDevelopment presents $2.805m in grants to advance the rehabilitation of 34 properties in Gateway...

February 7, 2025
Boston, MA MassDevelopment presented $2.805 million in grants to advance the rehabilitation of 34 properties in Gateway Cities across Massachusetts that will have significant economic impacts on commercial corridor revitalization goals. MassDevelopment awarded the funding through the third
2Life Communities welcomes five  new members to the board of directors

2Life Communities welcomes five new members to the board of directors

February 7, 2025
Brighton, MA Senior housing developer, owner, operator, and advocate 2Life Communities has appointed five new members to its board of directors. Collectively, they bring decades of experience across housing, real estate, healthcare, and urban planning sectors to the non-profit, supporting its efforts
BOMA Boston update – BOMA ski trip, BOMA Benefit and education

BOMA Boston update – BOMA ski trip, BOMA Benefit and education

February 7, 2025
Boston, MA Connect With BOMA Breakfast will take place on Thursday, February 13th at Chrome Gym at 1 Center Plaza, Boston from 9:00am - 10:30am. The Connect with BOMA Breakfast is designed for current, new and prospective members to learn more about committee involvement, networking and engagement opportunities,
IREM President’s message: Navigating transparency and compliance in multi-family housing

IREM President’s message: Navigating transparency and compliance in multi-family housing

February 7, 2025
No doubt about it – the multi-family housing industry can present many challenges for property owners and managers, particularly when it comes to staying on top of government regulations.
U.S. housing experts 2025 projections: Another year of modest growth for condo and homeowners associations

U.S. housing experts 2025 projections: Another year of modest growth for condo and homeowners associ...

February 7, 2025
Boston, MA The 2025 housing market is expected to see improvements in inventory, home sales, and prices, alongside more stable mortgage rates. However, experts caution that domestic and international factors may introduce volatility. Despite this, the community association housing market is projected to remain a preferred choice for buyers,
IFMA Boston: FMForward and conversations with vendor partners

IFMA Boston: FMForward and conversations with vendor partners

February 7, 2025
Boston, MA IFMA Boston podcast FMForward host Kate Thibeault has wrapped up her series focused on the FM Talent Gap with Episode Five: The FM Talent Gap: Upskilling. Here’s the episode overview: Sometimes our future talent is right in our own organizations. They may not be ready to take the reins today but with upskilling
Ashford Hospitality Trust sells Courtyard <br>Boston Downtown for $123m - handled by JLL

Ashford Hospitality Trust sells Courtyard
Boston Downtown for $123m - handled by JLL

February 7, 2025
Boston, MA JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group completed the $123 million sale of the Courtyard Boston Downtown, a 315-room hotel located at 275 Tremont St. JLL represented the seller, Ashford Hospitality Trust.
Columbia promotes Tassmer to vice president of marketing

Columbia promotes Tassmer to vice president of marketing

February 7, 2025
North Reading, MA Columbia, a construction management firm that is celebrating 100 years since its founding in 1925, has promoted Katy Tassmer to vice president of marketing. Tassmer joined the firm in 2017 as managing director of marketing.
Koury and Quinn of Marcus & Millichap close $7.955m sale of three Town Fair Tire locations

Koury and Quinn of Marcus & Millichap close $7.955m sale of three Town Fair Tire locations

February 7, 2025
Billerica, MA Marcus & Millichap completed the sale of three net-leased properties anchored by Town Fair Tire in Billerica; Brockton, Mass.; and Nashua, N.H. The properties sold for $7.955 million.
Worcester Business Development Corp. funds SBA 504 Loan for Orchard Hills Athletic Club

Worcester Business Development Corp. funds SBA 504 Loan for Orchard Hills Athletic Club

February 7, 2025
Lancaster, MA The Worcester Business Development Corp. (WBDC) has added a new SBA 504 Loan to its portfolio for the purchase of commercial real estate in Lancaster. This will be the 7th loan that the WBDC has added to its portfolio in 2024.
O’Brien Commercial and Fieldstone Commercial handle 15,000 s/f lease to JOWA USA, Inc.

O’Brien Commercial and Fieldstone Commercial handle 15,000 s/f lease to JOWA USA, Inc.

February 7, 2025
Littleton, MA According to O’Brien Commercial Properties, JOWA USA, Inc. has leased 15,000 s/f at One Monarch Dr. JOWA USA, one of the world leaders in supplying environmental protection equipment to the maritime industry, chose the building for its central location, highway access and amenity base.