Enjoy May Events in the Boston Metro Area!
May is a busy month in the Boston Metro area! From weekend getaways to spectacular festivals, Boston offers a variety of recreation. Enjoy the splendor of a New England spring, and gear up for summer with these favorite Boston events! Mother's Day events: May 10:...
Leasing vs. Buying Commercial Property in the Boston Metro Area
If you are a business owner who is weary of leasing, you might be thinking of buying your own commercial property. There are distinctive advantages to owning your own Boston Metro commercial real estate – along with a few drawbacks. Here are some considerations to...
Enjoy April Events in the Boston Metro Area!
Spring is here, and there’s plenty to do in the Boston Metro area! Here’s a sampling of the events and attractions you can enjoy in Boston this month: Boston Duck Boats will be launching in April, offering unique tours through historic downtown Boston, and parts of...
Converting Boston Metro Commercial Space to Residential Living
A recent Boston Globe article reiterated the housing challenges faced by Boston Metro area residents. The escalating cost of homes and apartments motivates investors to find Boston area commercial properties that could be repurposed into living space. This has been...
Commercial Real Estate Investment Basics for the Boston Metro Area
The Boston Metro area enjoys a healthy business climate that is complimented by a well-educated workforce. Boston’s vitality attracts investors from around the world, with foreign buyers spending 4.2 billion dollars on Boston office properties during 2014....
Enjoy March 2015 Events in the Boston Metro Area!
Despite the snow, the Boston Metro area is showing signs of spring with our March 2015 events! Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the fun! Saint Patrick’s Day Parade – South Boston Sunday, March 15. The 2015 parade route has been shortened due to local snow...
Not Just Another Snow Job Memo #2
Now that the so-called weekend burst of warm air has passed, please be on the alert. Some warning signs of roof collapse are leaks, cracking, and creaking; therefore, please listen and observe your structure very carefully. Be your own property manager if you don’t...
Not Just Another Snow Job
While I thought that certain aspects of removing snow from potentially over-burdened roofs were self-evident, yesterday I learned that it is not necessarily the case. As I witnessed a person removing snow with the use of a metal/steel shovel, he appeared to be...
Beige Book Report Reveals Positive Future for Boston Metro Area
The first Beige Book Report of 2015 has been released. If you're new to our blog, we follow the Beige Book Reports to get an idea of the current state of commercial real estate in the Boston Metro area. The overall feeling of the most current report is largely...
How To Create a Culture of Appreciation at Your Boston Metro Area Business
What is it that makes an employee happy at his or her place of work? It’s a tough question for many small to medium sized business owners. While there are many factors that contribute to an employee’s level of satisfaction with his or her job, one factor that comes...