Category: Thought Leadership

Associated Subcontractors  of Mass. celebrates 75 years

Associated Subcontractors of Mass. celebrates 75 years

December 19, 2025
This fall marked an important milestone for the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM) as we celebrated 75 years of championing and elevating the subcontracting community. On October 23, our association gathered at Boston’s historic Omni Parker House
Live, work and play all in one diverse community - by Frank Picozzi

Live, work and play all in one diverse community - by Frank Picozzi

December 12, 2025
Welcome to Warwick, which offers the convenience of city living in a small-town atmosphere, thanks in part to our more than 30 villages, each with a unique place in our community’s history. Exceptional municipal services,
East Providence expands on-site health services for city students - by Roberto DaSilva

East Providence expands on-site health services for city students - by Roberto DaSilva

December 12, 2025
In November 2025, the local non-profit East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) hosted the grand opening of its new East Bay Health Center, located in the city-owned Sweetland House at 610 Waterman Ave. This new school-partnered
New Year – New opportunities with the Connecticut chapter of the Appraisal Institute! - by John Nitz

New Year – New opportunities with the Connecticut chapter of the Appraisal Institute! - by John Ni...

December 12, 2025
On January 14, 2025, the Connecticut Chapter will hold its annual Holiday Party/Installation of Officers and Directors. President Jennifer O’Neill, SRA
Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

December 5, 2025
On October 14, 2025, in a landmark decision with significant implications for the Florida real estate market, the Supreme Court of Florida formally denied Two Roads Development’s (TRD Biscayne LLC) petition for review in its long-running case against unit owners of Biscayne 21,
Beating the heat: Revere tests a new blueprint for Cooler St. - by Johnathan Law

Beating the heat: Revere tests a new blueprint for Cooler St. - by Johnathan Law

December 5, 2025
When the City of Revere set out to develop an urban forestry master plan for their Shirley Ave. neighborhood, they asked Weston & Sampson to assist them in their efforts. A typical urban setting, it has a limited existing tree canopy and suffers from the effects of urban heat island during the hot summer months.
IREM President’s Message:  Boston’s zoning reforms usher in a new era for real estate development and management

IREM President’s Message: Boston’s zoning reforms usher in a new era for real estate developmen...

December 5, 2025
Following its official approval in August by the Boston Zoning Commission, Boston is currently undergoing major zoning reforms – marking the most substantial changes to the city’s developmental review process in nearly 30 years.
Navigating the next phase:  How adaptive reuse and  financial rebalancing will shape  real estate in 2026 - by Neil Cohen

Navigating the next phase: How adaptive reuse and financial rebalancing will shape real estate in...

December 5, 2025
As the real estate sector approaches 2026, the industry stands on the brink of cautious stabilization after several years of volatility. From pandemic-driven disruptions to shifting interest rates and evolving work patterns, the market has endured a period of profound change.
Wellness Activation: The OPEX Strategy Reshaping Multifamily in 2026 - by Jennifer DiCecco

Wellness Activation: The OPEX Strategy Reshaping Multifamily in 2026 - by Jennifer DiCecco

December 5, 2025
Most owners and operators overlook this — because many decision-makers don’t truly understand how a gym actually drives value inside a multifamily asset
ABC Chairman’s message: Event informs teens about careers in the trades - by Luiza Mills

ABC Chairman’s message: Event informs teens about careers in the trades - by Luiza Mills

November 21, 2025
Economic cycles come and go, but the long-term outlook is clear: we need to continue to expose and recruit more people into the trades. The Gould Construction Institute hosted “Trade or Treat” on October 30th at its new Billerica facility. The event was another creative opportunity
ADU reform: Reshaping residential development landscape in Mass.? - by Anthony Susi

ADU reform: Reshaping residential development landscape in Mass.? - by Anthony Susi

November 7, 2025
More than a year has passed since Massachusetts enacted its landmark Affordable Homes Act, a reform that included a provision making it significantly easier to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Aimed at expanding affordable housing across the state,
The certainty of uncertainty -  A real estate appraisal perspective - by Bill Pastuszek

The certainty of uncertainty - A real estate appraisal perspective - by Bill Pastuszek

October 31, 2025
In all things today, uncertainty is not an anomaly – it’s the norm. In today’s real estate landscape, appraisers, tasked with interpreting market signals and arriving at defensible value opinion, must navigate a terrain shaped by shifting and