Office Perks Make a Comeback in the Boston Metro
A number of Boston Metro offices once offered coffee shops and arcades to attract fresh talent. Now, many employers are exploring new ways to draw employees back to the office. The Boston Globe recently examined the office perks a few local companies are testing. Here...
Boston Metro Medical Buildings May See Investment Boom
Commercial real estate investors in the Boston Metro are seeking medical office buildings as a recession hedge, according to a recent article by Boston Bisnow. Investors nationwide have flocked to medical office buildings for a number of reasons, including defense...
Boston Metro Among Top Commercial Markets in U.S.
Commercial real estate in the Boston Metro area is enjoying healthy demand in the first quarter of 2022, according to reports from the National Association of REALTORS® Research Group. On a year-over-year basis, March net absorption is showing improvement across all...
Will Global Events Affect Boston Metro Commercial Real Estate?
At the beginning of 2022, Boston Metro Commercial real estate investors had the usual concerns about finding the ideal property. Just a few months later, decisions are complicated by worries about inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical events. Managing the...
Boston Area Counties Among Healthiest Communities
Counties in the Boston Metro rank highly when it comes to wellness and opportunity, according to a 2021 study by US News & World Report. The "Healthiest Communities" rankings measured the health and quality of life in 3,000 U.S. counties, evaluating dozens of...
Boston Metro Dining Scene’s James Beard Nominees
Fine dining in the Boston Metro is among the best in the word! Greater Boston has several semifinalists in the running for the 2022 James Beard awards, including nominees for Best Chef, Outstanding Restaurateur, and Outstanding Chef. The James Beard awards are the...
Boston Metro Multifamily Sector Roars Back to Life
The slump is over for the Boston Metro multifamily sector, as vacancy rates plummet and rents test new highs. According to the latest reports by Collier's and Boston Bisnow, the Greater Boston apartment market has a vacancy rate of just 4.5%. This is the lowest...
Flexibility is Key for Boston Metro Employers
Boston Metro employers once focused on office amenities such as outdoor recreation areas, coffee lounges and on-site cafeterias to attract and retain employees. Today, retaining workforce talent requires an individualized approach, rather than a one-size-fits-all...
Hospitality Sector Seeing Slow Recovery in Greater Boston Area
The latest Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston paints a mixed picture of the regional economy, due to the lingering pandemic along with supply-chain issues and staffing shortages. The hospitality industry in particular is experiencing a long road...
Smaller Offices Could Become a Big Trend in the Boston Metro
While employees have gradually returned to offices in the Boston Metro, companies are still grappling with pandemic-era challenges. An emerging consensus suggests that the days of large office headquarters may be winding down. A recent article in the Commercial...