Commercial Real Estate Frontline

Meat Market or Meet the Market?

Have you ever seen an episode of The Bachelor? In this reality TV show a wealthy attractive bachelor is offered two-dozen attractive, albeit somewhat pathetic, women from which to choose a spouse. They’re all made up their best, dressed in high-fashion, and they’re hungry…for love…they want this dude. He starts with the whole lot to [...]

Menino Asks Tenants to Stay in Boston

Boston is an ideal location for many businesses, with the convenience of public transportation and the prestige of the high-rise in the big city. For most, it is worth the higher rental rate to boast a Boston address on their letterhead. However, there is a concern that the lower rents and increased vacancy in the [...]

Greater Boston Office Suburb Appeal

Budget relief can come in many forms, and smart companies are taking a close look at the details to save on spending. Technology companies in Boston are no exception. There’s not much they can do about insurance costs, real estate taxes, and payroll, so what gives? Perhaps savings can be found in the monthly cost [...]

Going out of Business: The Breakdown of a Relationship

by Lisa Carpenter: As Valentine’s Day approaches, it occurs to me that the relationship between an owner and their building is like a love affair. In good times, it’s easy to get along. The owner is doing his part by managing operations and the tenant is doing her part by paying rent – a [...]

In 2009, Boston Area Tenants Are in the Driver’s Seat

I needed an inspection sticker for my car.  I pulled up to Peter’s garage, a local mechanic I have gone to for repairs and maintenance for over 10 years, and I noticed the 3 garage/storage bays in the rear of the building were vacant.  These bays had been leased to DHL for fleet maintenance for [...]

Update on the 2009 Commercial Real Estate Market

In this podcast episode Ken Riggs, CEO of the Real Estate Research Corporation, updates his forecast for the commercial real estate market in 2009. Ken explores what property types and what locations will be be the best and which have the most exposure. Listen in to this CCIM podcast. Sign up for free CREFrontline updates, if [...]