Category: Spotlight Content

Welcome to the Old Normal - by Justin Lamontagne and Sam LeGeyt

Welcome to the Old Normal - by Justin Lamontagne and Sam LeGeyt

July 26, 2024
The Southern Maine commercial real estate market is fine. Admittedly, that’s a very vanilla descriptor, but it’s accurate. Since COVID, our market, like many, has been going gangbusters with increasing values and demand across all sectors. We had record-setting years in
Anticipation of Fed’s rate cuts poised to unlock capital, driving investment surge in 495 Corridor - by Nate Nickerson

Anticipation of Fed’s rate cuts poised to unlock capital, driving investment surge in 495 Corridor...

July 26, 2024
The industrial real estate market in the 495 Corridor has shown resilience amidst economic fluctuations over the past few years. As we look towards the latter half of 2024 and into 2025, there is growing anticipation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates. This potential rate
Office and industrial markets navigating notable transformations - by Kristie Russell

Office and industrial markets navigating notable transformations - by Kristie Russell

July 26, 2024
The New Hampshire office and industrial markets are experiencing significant shifts as we move past the halfway point of 2024. Despite the rising vacancy rates in both markets, some tenants still struggle to find the right space due to amenities, location, or size
Analyzing the return on investment leads to increased activity among restaurant sellers - by Dennis Serpone

Analyzing the return on investment leads to increased activity among restaurant sellers - by Dennis ...

July 26, 2024
An increase in operating costs, supply chain concerns, and the ongoing struggle of maintaining a consistent workforce has caused many owners of food and liquor businesses to consider the possibility of selling. This is certainly why we see so many restaurants, both big and small,
Outlook for second half of 2024 is positive - by Julie Freshman and George Paskalis

Outlook for second half of 2024 is positive - by Julie Freshman and George Paskalis

July 26, 2024
The Rhode Island industrial market continues to exhibit low supply and steady demand. Vacancy rates for industrial space in Rhode Island remain low and in the 3-4% range for “modern” single-story industrial buildings, which is an increase in the recent
The state of the union of industrial property values - by David Skinner

The state of the union of industrial property values - by David Skinner

July 26, 2024
I am a relative babe in the real estate business. And by the term “relative babe” I do not mean to refer to my boyish good looks, charming personality, or other relative babe-like qualities. I mean that I am a “relative babe” in that I started working in the real
Peabody Properties adds portfolio with four apartment complexes developed by Capstone Communities

Peabody Properties adds portfolio with four apartment complexes developed by Capstone Communities

June 28, 2024
Brockton, MA Peabody Properties, an affiliate of the Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms now celebrating its 48th anniversary, has added four apartment complexes developed by Capstone Communities, LLC to its
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Aksel Solberg, <br>HFA Architecture + Engineering

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Aksel Solberg,
HFA Architecture + Engineering

June 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? My teams and I have led design efforts on many exciting projects including multi-family developments, cannabis retail dispensaries and commercial mixed-use developments. It always gives me great pride to watch a team succeed
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Andrew Hayward, <br>Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Andrew Hayward,
Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative...

June 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In summer 2023 I graduated from Georgetown University with a master’s in Professional Studies in Real Estate Development (MRED). While the classes were challenging, the difficult piece was the final thesis,
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Danielle Pinette, <br>Vivo Architecture, Inc.

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Danielle Pinette,
Vivo Architecture, Inc.

June 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? In the last 12 months I have made significant strides in the process of becoming a licensed architect. With the completion of the AXP, and the passing of four of the ARE divisions, I am now two exams away from being licensure eligible in Massachusetts.
2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Mollie McColgan, <br>Shawmut Design and Construction

2024 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Mollie McColgan,
Shawmut Design and Construction

June 28, 2024
In the last 12 months what accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year, I started working on the Hardy Elementary School in Wellesley, Mass. – my first school, public, and out-of-ground project. Now that we are nearing completion, I can look back on