Market Updates

Updates in the world of Commercial Real Estate

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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Farm-to-Table Restaurants Becoming the New Neighborhood Eatery

photo by: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/a-farm-to-table-restaurant-with-organic-appeal.html Farm-to-table is the new trend, and Boston’s restaurant scene has really picked up on it. From sourcing ingredients from local food vendors and becoming a true part of the neighborhood, farm-to-table restaurants are receiving tremendous success right now. Most of these farm-to-table restaurants have an atmosphere different from any other type of […]

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Boston Marathon, Keeping The Pace

This year is Boston’s 119th hosting of the Boston Marathon. On April 20th at 8:50 in the morning, the first wave of runners will be released. The trek is run by more than 35,000 athletes, 98 percent of which finish. Groups of male runners, female runners, and handicapped racers all compete for the best times. […]

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Boston Office Vacancy Down at Year’s End

ABG Commercial Advisors Q4 Boston Office Market Report At the end of last year, Boston’s Office market finished the fourth quarter with a vacancy rate of 9.6%, down from the third quarter numbers of 9.8%. While the absorption rate is down from third to fourth quarter, rental rates showed a slight increase. Furthermore, vacant sublease […]

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Boston Retail Market Shows Little Change

ABG Commercial Advisors Q4 Boston Retail Report The Boston retail market did not experience much change in market conditions throughout the previous year. The market ended the fourth quarter 2013 with an overall vacancy of rate of 4.3%, showing no change from the previous quarter. Vacancy rates stayed the same from the previous quarter at […]

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