Category: Spotlight Content

Some economic data and it’s translation for the Greater Boston industrial world - by David Skinner

Some economic data and it’s translation for the Greater Boston industrial world - by David Skinner...

May 24, 2024
Over the past two years, a billion s/f of new industrial space has been built in the United States. Rising vacancies are happening due to supply challenges and lower demand, but the effect varies depending on the market and property type. Inflation is still above the 2% target. With
CRE market continues to navigate and adjust - by Kristie Russell

CRE market continues to navigate and adjust - by Kristie Russell

May 24, 2024
The New Hampshire commercial real estate landscape has experienced notable fluctuations in recent years. Within the office sector, there has been a consistent uptick in available space since 2020, attributed to a wave of companies downsizing or closing their New Hampshire operations. However,
The restaurant industry is changing at breakneck speed - by Dennis Serpone

The restaurant industry is changing at breakneck speed - by Dennis Serpone

May 24, 2024
For the casual diner, or the food executive focused on his sliver of the food and beverage industry pie, the changes to society’s dining habits have, and are, changing. It took the events of March 2020 to reset the industry. The obvious winners that ensued were the fast
DJSA Architecture: Celebrating 20 years <br>of innovative design and architecture

DJSA Architecture: Celebrating 20 years
of innovative design and architecture

May 17, 2024
Raynham, MA April 2024 marked a significant milestone for DJSA Architecture as it celebrated its 20th anniversary. Founded by Dennis Swart in 2004 as a sole proprietorship, the firm has evolved from a one-person operation to a thriving architectural design and planning studio with a diverse portfolio
4 Pond Park at South Shore Park -  Hingham’s premier corporate headquarters opportunity

4 Pond Park at South Shore Park - Hingham’s premier corporate headquarters opportunity

May 17, 2024
Hingham, MA A.W. Perry, a relationship-driven real estate investment and services firm with offices in Boston and Hingham, is marketing one of its signature assets 4 Pond Park, a 28,841 s/f, three-story office building, conveniently located off Rte. 3 exit 36, nearby the Derby Street Shoppes. The building
Ellis Realty Management adds to management  <br>portfolio with 95,000 s/f of new commercial space

Ellis Realty Management adds to management
portfolio with 95,000 s/f of new commercial space

May 17, 2024
Norwell, MA Spring has proven to be a period of significant growth for the Ellis Realty Management team, as they inspected and onboarded over 95,000 s/f of new commercial space across five properties throughout the South Shore including Braintree, Norwell, Whitman, Raynham, and Scituate.
Comcast Business boosts Internet speeds for customers nationwide - now offering up to 3x speed at no additional cost

Comcast Business boosts Internet speeds for customers nationwide - now offering up to 3x speed at no...

May 17, 2024
Plymouth, MA Comcast Business has increased Internet speeds for customers, nationwide, at no additional cost. Comcast Business announced the introduction of its fastest Internet plans yet – Ultimate Speed for Business – with up to triple the speeds.
Greater Portland Office Market Survey - <br>by Sam LeGeyt

Greater Portland Office Market Survey -
by Sam LeGeyt

April 26, 2024
Outlook: The Greater Portland office market is still adjusting to the post-pandemic world. Although the major headlines from primary markets are scary and fear-mongering, Southern Maine is not poised for the bumpy rides you might see on the news or read about in the newspaper.
The Superior Nature of Industrial Real Estate <br>on 495 - by David Skinner

The Superior Nature of Industrial Real Estate
on 495 - by David Skinner

April 26, 2024
It has been a couple years since I have extolled the excellencies of the alluring, intriguing Interstate 495. I am prompted to do so today because of recent conversations I have had with out-of-market buyers. It is with increasing frequency that family offices and private equity groups
Changing markets, changing perspectives - by Bill Pastuszek

Changing markets, changing perspectives - by Bill Pastuszek

April 26, 2024
Whether it’s real estate or automotive markets, understanding the various submarkets that make up the composite larger markets and understanding the larger market and its effect on those submarkets is key. Markets don’t work in lockstep.
Risk-based capital requirements: Impact of rules on commercial real estate loans - by Michael Chase

Risk-based capital requirements: Impact of rules on commercial real estate loans - by Michael Chase

April 26, 2024
Two popular sources of commercial real estate financing are banks and insurance companies. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, banks and insurance companies combined hold 54% of the nearly $4.7 trillion in outstanding commercial mortgages as of the end of 2023. Both of these lender groups are subject to regulations