Market Updates

Updates in the world of Commercial Real Estate

Boston Office Space Vacancy Rates and Market Trends

Boston Office Space Vacancy Rates and Market Trends

The Boston commercial real estate market is one of the strongest in the nation. Here’s a quick look at the statistics and how Boston compares to other major cities across the country. Boston Market Area Vacancy Rate The Boston office space vacancy rate has remained fairly steady from quarter to quarter. It shifted just 0.1% […]

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Tax Reform is Good for Real Estate Investors

Tax Reform Is Good for Real Estate Investors

The tax reform package went through many changes before making it to the President’s desk for signing in December 2017. Now that the final details are known, investors can finally understand its impact. It turns out, tax reform is good for real estate investors for several reasons. Retention of 1031 Exchanges Earlier versions of the […]

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Harvard to Help Expand Boston’s Real Estate Market

Harvard to Help Expand Boston’s Real Estate Market

Boston has experienced a recent real estate boom especially in hotbed areas such as Kendall Square. With Massachusetts Institute of Technology situated nearby, the life science and technology markets have exploded within the Cambridge market. This boom has come with a price however, as rent prices for prime space have risen sharply with the decline […]

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Flexible Space Overtakes Open-Office Plans

Flexible Space Overtakes Open-Office Plans

  In the early 2000’s, open-office plans were the new hot commodity in the world of business. These open spaces allowed for a much welcomed break from the monotony of the traditional workplace. Conversation and interaction replaced the usual silence that one would experience when working in a traditional office filled with cubicles or closed […]

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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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Rise of Innovation District Drives Tech to Downtown Boston

Rise of Innovation District Drives Tech Downtown

With the Seaport “Innovation District” drawing in industry leaders like Reebok and GE, growing tech startups are beginning to fill the space left behind downtown. The modernizing economic climate in Boston has created a greater appeal for the waterfront locale. With new models for collaborative work spaces, company headquarters, and housing, the Innovation District has […]

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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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