Boston Metro’s Millennial Population Lures Real Estate Investors
The Boston Metro area boasts more young adults aged 20 to 34 than any other major U.S. city. The number of Millennials is also expected to grow during the next 5 years! This is one of the reasons that real estate investors are attracted to the Boston Metro, according...
Enjoy August Events in the Boston Metro Area!
Summer might be starting to wind down, but the fun in the Boston Metro area is still going strong! Don’t miss these unique attractions and festivals happening throughout the month! Boston Metro Area August Festivals and Events Aug 1: The Pan-Mass Challenge annual...
Is Open Office Design Suitable for your Boston Metro Business?
Bright, open and airy office spaces, filled with splashes of color and eclectic decor are growing in popularity. Open offices are embraced by various industries as a way to attract top employees and boost productivity. But is an open design a good idea for your Boston...
Boston Metro Office Rents Continue to Rise
Demand for office space in the Boston Metro area isn't slowing down, according to a recent article in the Boston Business Journal. So far in 2015, 1.2 million square feet of office space has been absorbed in the Boston Metro area, putting the vacancy rate at 14.1%....
9 Reasons to Join Your Boston Metro Area Chamber of Commerce
If you are not already a member of your local chamber of commerce, you could be missing out on valuable business exposure and networking opportunities. In fact, studies by The Shapiro Group and Market Street also show that belonging to a chamber of commerce can boost...
Enjoy Exciting July Events in the Boston Metro Area!
July in the Boston Metro area starts with a bang, with our spectacular Independence Day celebrations! The fun continues with a variety of special events throughout the month. Here’s a hand-picked list of unique attractions and festivals that you won’t want to miss!...
Boston Metro’s Walkability Draws Employers and Residents
Boston offers something very attractive to both residents and businesses: walkable neighborhoods. We are ranked third in the nation for walkable cities, following only New York and San Francisco. This distinction serves us well when it comes to commercial and...
Lease Dispute Causing Closure of Boston Metro Toy Store
This toy story isn’t going to have a Disney ending. After 72 years in business, The Toy Shop in downtown Concord is preparing to close. The Boston Globe reports that the iconic store, operated by David Hesel for the past 28 years, must liquidate due to a lease dispute...
Enjoy June Events in the Boston Metro Area!
The Boston Metro area is ready to celebrate a long summer! In 2015, we have 109 days of "cultural summer" to enjoy, which spans the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, to the Monday of Labor Day Weekend. This means there's plenty of time to make your summer plans! We're...
Rent Hikes Expected for Boston Metro Area Office Space
The Boston Business Journal reports that office space in Boston’s central business district will command a premium during the next three years, with rents increasing by about 10% year-over-year. From 2014 to 2017, Boston’s cumulative office rents are expected to...