Category: Spotlight Content

Southern N.H. irony: Former industrial sites changed to retail, now changing back to industrial - by Michael Harrington

Southern N.H. irony: Former industrial sites changed to retail, now changing back to industrial - by...

August 30, 2019
They say the highest form of humor is irony. After working and consulting in the commercial real estate industry for the past 25 years, one experiences some ironic situations that rise to the level of being humorous.
2019 Women in Real Estate: Jennifer Alexis, DPS Group Global

2019 Women in Real Estate: Jennifer Alexis, DPS Group Global

August 30, 2019
By chance, it was a process – not a person – that inspired me to do what I do. I recently renovated my first home, and I thoroughly loved the process and project management of it all.
2019 Women in Real Estate: Mary Kay Smith, Cushman & Wakefield

2019 Women in Real Estate: Mary Kay Smith, Cushman & Wakefield

August 30, 2019
I never thought I could do it until I crossed the finish line, but running the Boston Marathon for the first time stands out as one of the most rewarding accomplishments of my life. I was honored to run on behalf of the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center
Wonderful time for the diner and entrepreneur as thousands of restaurants change ownership - by Dennis Serpone

Wonderful time for the diner and entrepreneur as thousands of restaurants change ownership - by Denn...

August 30, 2019
Changing tastes, availability of financing, competition, staffing issues, and huge paydays are compelling reasons to be a player or seek the exit ramp. Much like the stock market, for every seller of stock in a company
2019 Women in Real Estate: Kelley Hannon, IREM Boston and Conn.

2019 Women in Real Estate: Kelley Hannon, IREM Boston and Conn.

August 30, 2019
Hard work never hurt anyone!” - My mother Patricia.
2019 Women in Real Estate: Robyn Kiernan, Phase Zero Design

2019 Women in Real Estate: Robyn Kiernan, Phase Zero Design

August 30, 2019
My father inspired me to join the CRE industry, actually. He was a real estate investor all my life and really allowed me get my hands wet with residential properties at an early age which got me so invested. I knew that this is the industry that I wanted to be in ever since I was a kid!
2019 Women in Real Estate: Tracey Hartford, Windover Construction

2019 Women in Real Estate: Tracey Hartford, Windover Construction

August 30, 2019
My parents provided me the best advice that I live by today. Do what you say you will do and drive yourself to get it done. At the end of the day, it’s your integrity that matters. I watched both my parents
2019 Women in Real Estate: Julie Williams, South Shore Chamber of Commerce

2019 Women in Real Estate: Julie Williams, South Shore Chamber of Commerce

August 30, 2019
Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” - Henry Ford. It’s so simple to remember that I use it as a mantra to get me through whatever challenge. 
2019 Women in Real Estate: Jennifer Francis, Senior Housing Properties Trust

2019 Women in Real Estate: Jennifer Francis, Senior Housing Properties Trust

August 30, 2019
I am proud to have been promoted in 2018 to be president and COO of Senior Housing Properties Trust, an $8.7 billion healthcare REIT. I consider my role to be important symbolically
New product types for industrial real estate developers - by David Skinner

New product types for industrial real estate developers - by David Skinner

August 30, 2019
Investors who specialize in industrial real estate in 2019 face three challenges. The first challenge is that it is nearly impossible to find “good deals” to buy because New England companies (users) are growing at unprecedented
2019 Women in Real Estate: Elizabeth Krol, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.

2019 Women in Real Estate: Elizabeth Krol, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.

August 30, 2019
I am truly honored to represent CREW Boston as delegate to the CREW Network of nearly 12,000 members globally who are committed to the advancement of women in commercial real estate.
2019 Women in Real Estate: Karen Hurd, Baker Tilly

2019 Women in Real Estate: Karen Hurd, Baker Tilly

August 30, 2019
“Always be ready” Heard it twice – from a NBA coach and a former boss early in my career.