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Amazon Look to Boston MA for HQ2 Location

Amazon Looks to Boston MA for Second HQ

When Amazon openly asked for cities to submit proposals for their second headquarters less than two weeks ago, naturally there was a great deal of interest. The e-commerce powerhouse has just begun their process, stating in a tweet that “every city is on an equal playing field”, but some say Boston could be a front […]

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New Life into Old Office Spaces in Boston

Pumping New Life into Old Space

  Agents everywhere are bound to eventually face the task of turning a less than appealing office building into a place where tenants will be excited to work. The rising number of millennials entering the workforce has in turn created a rising demand for trendy, creative, yet efficient work spaces. While reinvigorating an old space […]

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Doing Business in Boston's Next Transitional Neighborhoods

Risks & Benefits of Doing Business in Boston’s Next Transitional Neighborhoods

As Boston undergoes a long-term growth strategy to develop and enhance specific neighborhood areas through community planning and land use, the commercial market demand for these areas will increase.   The presence of major corporate residents has a cascading effect for corporate leasing opportunities with companies looking to expand their operational presence to attract top talent.  Small […]

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Federal Bank survey shows Tighten Bank Loan Standards Insurance lending High in Commercial Real Estate

Fed says Banks tightened loans in Q2 while Insurance Companies pursues more CRE lending

While the broad standards for business loans have remained unchanged, loan officers at U.S. banks reported tightening lending standards on commercial real estate loans and a weaker demand for both types.   According to a quarterly survey conducted by the Federal Reserve, banks reported stricter standards for construction and land development loans as well as loans […]

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Smart Windows

Smart Windows

Looking for a new way to save money and be more environmentally friendly? Smart windows have technology that can alter the tint of the window based on the weather. Currently in more than 1,300 buildings, these smart windows can either have active glass that lightens and tints in response to electricity or passive glass that […]

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Green Line Extension, Bitter or Sweet?

President Obama released the budget of $100 million in federal fiscal year 2015 supporting the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) Green Line Extension project (GLX) which benefits the economy and environment of Somerville and Medford communities in the upcoming several years. “The Green Line Extension offers Somerville and the region both economic justice and environmental […]

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A Historic Agreement for Chelsea, MA

Chelsea, Massachusetts is in the midst of a historic agreement for the city; The City Council unanimously endorsed a resolution, which authorizes City Manager Jay Ash to enter into a $2.5 million a year deal for Surrounding Community Agreement with Mohegan Sun. Manager Jay Ash and City Council President Matt Frank discussed the agreement, and […]

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