Category: Spotlight Content

Mass. industrial market is on fire, in the  best possible way, and we do not see an end to it - by David Skinner

Mass. industrial market is on fire, in the best possible way, and we do not see an end to it - by D...

May 25, 2018
It’s not a surprise to anybody – pricing for industrial real estate has reached historic highs, even peaking the previously historic highs in 2007 by over 15%.
Good news for investors who will continue to pick up great real estate deals: Cash is still king! - by Maria Hopkins

Good news for investors who will continue to pick up great real estate deals: Cash is still king! - ...

May 25, 2018
The spring market has arrived. We are hearing from many real estate professionals that there is a lack of inventory for their buyers. In many areas there are lines of people waiting to look at every house with multiple offers over asking. Pent up demand
Predictions regarding the overall insurance environment - by Spencer Macalaster

Predictions regarding the overall insurance environment - by Spencer Macalaster

May 25, 2018
As we enter the second quarter of 2018, our clients are asking us for our predictions regarding the overall insurance environment. For the last 9 plus years the insurance marketplace has seen significant inflows of capital, combined with reasonable loss
Sadly, the moral is always the same:  you don’t have to cheat to pay less - by Paul Dion

Sadly, the moral is always the same: you don’t have to cheat to pay less - by Paul Dion

May 25, 2018
The lights of Broadway have long shone bright as the show business capital of the United States. (Hollywood may have the movies, but it’s just not the same. And Vegas? puh-leaze.) New York theaters attract millions of visitors and billions of dollars
The importance of fair market rent when renting an investment property to a family member - by Lynne Bagby

The importance of fair market rent when renting an investment property to a family member - by Lynne...

May 25, 2018
Sometimes New England investment property owners rent property to a family member or would like to purchase an investment property in a 1031 exchange transaction to rent to a family member. In some situations, these investors have collected either
Mill space in Manchester continues  to be one of our hottest market segments - by Mike Harrington

Mill space in Manchester continues to be one of our hottest market segments - by Mike Harrington

May 25, 2018
One of the truisms of real estate is “they’re not making any more land” while another one is “they’re not making any more mills”, either. Thus, mill space in Manchester, New Hampshire continues to be one of our hottest market segments. Over the past 30
The CRE property management industry is better than it has been in years - by Chris Mellen

The CRE property management industry is better than it has been in years - by Chris Mellen

May 25, 2018
As we enter the 9th year of the up cycle we continue to enjoy a real estate market unlike any we’ve experienced before. 
Rhode Island jumped ahead of 24 states and are now the 9th best economy in the U.S. - by Tom Sweeney

Rhode Island jumped ahead of 24 states and are now the 9th best economy in the U.S. - by Tom Sweeney...

May 25, 2018
There have been a lot of changes in the past few years on how consumers consume and businesses run their businesses. We have seen steady big box reduction as online ordering increases, we have seen individual medical practices join into groups
Boston: Enjoy it and celebrate its diversity - by William Pastuszek

Boston: Enjoy it and celebrate its diversity - by William Pastuszek

April 27, 2018
Boston. What a great place, in general. Surely not without its faults. Pricey, high barriers to entry, still a bit exclusive/exclusionary. But such an interesting, intriguing, multi-faceted, complex real estate market.
Why investors’ access to 1031 exchange funds are limited - by Lynne Bagby

Why investors’ access to 1031 exchange funds are limited - by Lynne Bagby

April 27, 2018
As more New England investment real estate owners are marketing their rental properties and would like to participate in a 1031 exchange at the time of sale, questions often asked are: “What if I can’t find anything suitable to identify by the end
The property management industry is better,  and stronger than it has ever been in recent years - by Chris Mellen

The property management industry is better, and stronger than it has ever been in recent years - by...

April 27, 2018
As we enter the 9th year of the up cycle we continue to enjoy a real estate market unlike any we’ve experienced before.  From the property management perspective, I can report that the industry is better, and stronger than it has ever been in recent years.
Selling your restaurant - by Dennis Serpone

Selling your restaurant - by Dennis Serpone

April 27, 2018
IT'S BEEN A LONG ROAD SINCE YOU BOUGHT YOUR RESTAURANT. Now it's time to retire...take care of your medical issues, spend time with family, and enjoy some well deserved vacations.