Category: Spotlight Content

The challenges of today - by William Pastuszek

The challenges of today - by William Pastuszek

November 24, 2017
The real estate industry is adapting to fundamental changes. It’s a painful, ongoing, adaptation. Those truths always held to be immutable have melted away. Markets and positions always considered unassailable are not only vulnerable but have fallen to forces that have no appreciation for history or tradition or conventional ways of doing things.
Five reasons to exchange… - by Patricia Flowers

Five reasons to exchange… - by Patricia Flowers

November 24, 2017
Commercial real estate transactions have been moving along quite well in the last few years and a large percentage of those have been 1031 exchanges.  As the largest Intermediary in the country, investment owners and advisors depend on IPX1031 to help them realize the benefits of a §1031 tax deferred exchange...here are 5 reasons to exchange:
Selling your restaurant - by Dennis Serpone

Selling your restaurant - by Dennis Serpone

November 24, 2017
Now it's time to retire...take care of your medical issues, spend time with family, and enjoy some well deserved vacations.
Exclusives and related use restrictions in commercial leases - by Vincent Pisegna

Exclusives and related use restrictions in commercial leases - by Vincent Pisegna

November 24, 2017
One of the hottest area of dispute today between commercial landlords and tenants involves the regulation and enforcement of exclusive use and related restrictions in commercial leases. As the “shopping mall” concept evolves to that of a “shopping center”, marketing
Market realities – by Spencer Macalaster

Market realities – by Spencer Macalaster

November 24, 2017
As we reach the mid-point of  the fourth quarter of 2017, our clients are asking us for predictions regarding renewals and the overall insurance environment. For the last nine plus years the insurance marketplace has seen substantial growth of capital investments,
Build-to-suit market still robust, even though  entire process has been extremely challenging - by Charles Reilly

Build-to-suit market still robust, even though entire process has been extremely challenging - by C...

November 24, 2017
The first half of 2017 maintained the build-to-suit market velocity of 2016; however, the ability to turn these activities of design, engineering, project pricing, and permitting into revenue has been extremely challenging. Let’s call it “The Big Pause” mostly resulting from extended engineering and permitting delays for build-to-suit projects.
Build-to-suit market still robust - by Charles Reilly

Build-to-suit market still robust - by Charles Reilly

November 24, 2017
The first half of 2017 maintained the build-to-suit market velocity of 2016; however, the ability to turn these activities of design, engineering, project pricing, and permitting into revenue has been extremely challenging. Let’s call it “The Big Pause” mostly resulting from extended engineering and permitting delays for build-to-suit projects.
Property taxes and abatements - by Saul Feldman and Angel Mozina

Property taxes and abatements - by Saul Feldman and Angel Mozina

November 24, 2017
The end of the year marks a good time for some necessary and important planning and strategizing when it comes to real estate tax matters due in the new year. 
Marijuana industry creates opportunities and  risks for owners of industrial real estate - by William Moorman

Marijuana industry creates opportunities and risks for owners of industrial real estate - by Willia...

November 24, 2017
Laws permitting the cultivation and sale of medicinal marijuana in each of the New England states, and the recent enactment of laws regarding recreational marijuana in Massachusetts and Maine (but recently vetoed by the Maine governor), have created great opportunities for owners of industrial real estate in New England.
Why are developers rushing to get projects done  and to market? Competition? Cost? Demand? - by David O'Sullivan

Why are developers rushing to get projects done and to market? Competition? Cost? Demand? - by Davi...

November 24, 2017
As we approach the fall season in the design and construction industry, we see contractors and developers worrying about the winter weather to come. At this time of year we see a rush to get projects in the ground before the cold. It seems this year there is additional pressure to move projects along.
Core Boston and Cambridge real estate  markets continue at a breakneck pace - by Webster Collins

Core Boston and Cambridge real estate markets continue at a breakneck pace - by Webster Collins

October 27, 2017
My article one year ago for this issue of the NEREJ was titled “The Boston and Cambridge Market is Extremely Strong with No Challenges in Place.” This article will echo my 2016 theme and then provide a case study as a reality check as an indicator of what being in a non-core location can mean.
Build-to-suit market still robust, even though  entire process has been extremely challenging - by Charles Reilly

Build-to-suit market still robust, even though entire process has been extremely challenging - by C...

October 27, 2017
The first half of 2017 maintained the build-to-suit market velocity of 2016; however, the ability to turn these activities of design, engineering, project pricing, and permitting into revenue has been extremely challenging.