Category: Spotlight Content

DJSA Architecture designs 80-unit apartment complex at site of former nursing home; Miano Const. to serve GC

DJSA Architecture designs 80-unit apartment complex at site of former nursing home; Miano Const. to ...

April 7, 2023
Weymouth, MA DJSA Architecture PC, a full-service architectural firm specializing in commercial and corporate design, is the architect for an adaptive reuse project at 125 Broad St., the site of the former Colonial Adult Day Care Health Center. DJSA was selected by multi-disciplinary real
Project of the Month: Hanover Crossing – a true transformation

Project of the Month: Hanover Crossing – a true transformation

April 7, 2023
Hanover, MA Perseverance is paying off! In 2016 PREP Property Group purchased the Hanover Mall with a vision of redeveloping it into a vibrant, relevant mixed-use center that caters to the town and the surrounding area’s shopping and entertainment needs.
Company of the Month: By “Building relationships one project at a time…” Acella Construction celebrates 20th anniversary

Company of the Month: By “Building relationships one project at a time…” Acella Construction c...

April 7, 2023
Pembroke, MA Continuing to build on its foundation of “Building relationships one project at a time,” Acella Construction Corporation has reached a 20th anniversary milestone this year, marking two decades since David Dirubbo founded the company known today as a leader in construction management throughout greater Boston.
Tempered Optimism - by Keith Singh

Tempered Optimism - by Keith Singh

April 7, 2023
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are shooting a movie in Quincy, a sure sign spring is around the corner and the commercial real estate market is back to full health. Well, no - the arrival of hometown Hollywood actors filming in our backyards is not a good indicator for the arrival of spring, or the health of commercial real estate markets.
Four ways to use Delaware Statutory Trusts for your 1031 Exchange - by Dwight Kay

Four ways to use Delaware Statutory Trusts for your 1031 Exchange - by Dwight Kay

April 7, 2023
Regardless of what economic trends are taking place, Delaware Statutory Trusts provide investors four timeless benefits for their 1031 Exchanges including deferring capital gains taxes, eliminating the headaches of active management (think the Three T’s: tenants, toilets, and trash), and the ability to create a more diversified* portfolio.
Derby Street Shops features open air shopping, first-to-market brands, dining, and more

Derby Street Shops features open air shopping, first-to-market brands, dining, and more

April 7, 2023
Hingham, MA Open air shopping and lifestyle destination Derby Street Shops has been a part of the South Shore since 2004. Nearly twenty years after opening, Derby Street is connected more than ever to the community and its changing needs. As the South Shore’s population has grown by 7-10% in post-pandemic years,
Material supply effecting every industry - by Earle Wason

Material supply effecting every industry - by Earle Wason

March 31, 2023
Yogi Berra was credited with the following line, “its deja vue all over again.” There are some exceptions to my article last year but not many. I know those who read this article are aware of the strange times we live. In my 50 years in the real estate business,
Real estate and cyber liability - by Spencer Macalaster

Real estate and cyber liability - by Spencer Macalaster

March 31, 2023
The past 36 months have been unprecedented with respect to society, work environments and political dictates. Entire companies pivoted to remote work environments in a matter of days. The consequential strain on the IT infrastructure was also unprecedented. One consequence of this new paradigm
Liability protection for owners and operators of athletic facilities - by Matthew Welnicki

Liability protection for owners and operators of athletic facilities - by Matthew Welnicki

March 31, 2023
For amateur athletes, our local rinks, tracks, fields, parks, gyms, and other facilities are necessities. These require construction, maintenance, and supervision. Facility owners and operators must protect their clients, themselves, and their investments.
The development environment  has changed a lot since last spring - by David O'Sullivan

The development environment has changed a lot since last spring - by David O'Sullivan

March 31, 2023
Hard to believe it is already spring. Thankfully winter mostly stayed north of Boston in the ski areas of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Now it is time to get outside, enjoy the warmer weather and get those construction projects going. Or is it? Do you want to start a new project now? Can you make the numbers work for a
Cracks in the wall - by Bill Pastuszek

Cracks in the wall - by Bill Pastuszek

March 31, 2023
I usually write a market update  this time of year and have a look at industrial and office markets. Conventional wisdom rated 2022 as a transitional year with “blue skies forever” optimism largely gone. After the shock of the COVID shutdown and the dramatic rebound, new realities have set in.