Boston Among Top 10 Commercial Markets to Watch During 2013
The Urban Land Institute places Boston at #6 in the top 10 U.S. commercial markets for 2013, per the results of the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate report. In case you are unfamiliar with it, Emerging Trends is a respected industry outlook for real estate and...
Could Income Tax Changes Affect Boston Metro Commercial Real Estate?
When I began my blog posts about the fiscal cliff and the possible impacts to Boston commercial real estate, I was truly hoping we would not be edging closer to the cliff with each passing week! But here we are. While the political wrangling continues, let’s take a...
Boston Metro Commercial Real Estate Could See Gains in Federal Budget Deal
In my prior blog post I shared the risks of the fiscal cliff and the potential impact to Boston commercial real estate. This week I will share a few gems within the White House budget proposal that could prove advantageous! According to the Tax Policy Center of the...
How Steep is the “Fiscal Cliff” for Metro South Commercial Real Estate?
As budget talks continue in Washington, the commercial real estate industry throughout the Metro South area of Boston seems to be holding its breath. While hope remains for a political compromise, some Boston area businesses are attempting to gauge the worst-case...
Recovery in the Retail Sector Gets Complicated
Many have been pleasantly surprised by the continued progress of the industrial, office and multifamily sectors of commercial real estate in the past few quarters. The retail sector, however, has been struggling a bit, showing tepid growth throughout the third...
Prepare to Give Back this Holiday Season in Boston’s Metro South Area!
November has arrived, and with it comes a holiday spirit. Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and then before you know it, you’ll be rushing to the stores to finish your holiday shopping. Something about this time of year suggests a spirit of giving. People want...
Social Media Crisis? Your Metro South Area Business Can Handle It!
Over the past couple of years, I have been a major advocate for social media marketing. It’s a fantastic way to give your Metro South area business more exposure in your community and build your online presence. These days, the more active you are on social media, the...
Does Your Office Space Encourage Teamwork?
Unless you run a Metro South area business that consists only of you, you’re going to want to find a commercial space that encourages teamwork. Most businesses rely on every employee to do their part for the good of the company, and that sort of attitude is found on...
Have a Safe Halloween in Boston’s Metro South Area!
It’s that time of year. You’re finalizing your costumes, buying candy by the droves, and seeing scary movies on your TV. It’s Halloween, and there’s no doubt that it’s one of the most fun and celebrated holidays of the year. If you’re not careful, however, it can also...
It Could be a Chilly Winter for Commercial Real Estate
After a slump in the commercial real estate industry throughout the Metro South area of Boston, many industry experts were thrilled to see the first half of the year pick up in activity and post stronger numbers for the sector. The summer also showed strong gains for...