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...
7 Reasons to Support Boston Metro Small Businesses this Holiday Season!
Supporting small businesses in the Boston Metro is important for the economic health of our local communities. Your patronage matters more than ever as independent retailers, restaurants and service providers grapple with the lingering effects of the pandemic. These...
Multi-Family Properties are Red Hot in the Boston Metro
It's a seller's market for small to mid-sized multi-family properties in the Boston Metro! According to a recent analysis in Boston Biznow, investment in Boston's multi-family sector reached $422 million during the past 12 months, beaten only by Orange County,...
Does a Long Commute Discourage Boston Metro Employees?
As Boston Metro employers grapple with labor shortages and the pandemic, remote work has become something of a go-to solution to attract talent. Yet a new survey by online insurance broker Compare.com suggests that commutes are not a deal-breaker. About half of the...
Boston Named Among Best, Safest Places to Live in U.S.
Each year, U.S. News & World Report examines 150 metro areas in the United States to name the "Best Places to Live." These "best" lists are based on quality of life, cost of living, employment opportunities and the overall popularity of the area, based on inbound...
Mistakes to Avoid in your Boston Metro Commercial Real Estate Search
Finding the ideal Boston Metro location for your business takes time. With the help of experienced tenant representation, the process of finding, leasing or purchasing Boston Metro commercial real estate is more efficient and productive. It will also help you avoid...
Younger Boston Metro Employees May Prefer In-Person Work
Working from home isn't a one-size-fits-all employment solution, according to a recent Fox Business interview with Kathryn Minshew, CEO of "The Muse" career platform. We are summarizing this insightful interview in brief. In the course of gathering feedback from users...