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- New Seabury golf club on the Cape up for saleby Bizjournals.com Feed (2024-03-19 20:44:08) on April 18, 2024
The property’s owner is New Seabury Properties LLC, an affiliate of billionaire investor Carl Icahn’s company, according to real estate records.
- West Roxbury Residents Drop Lawsuits Over 124-Unit Projectby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 18, 2024
Two lawsuits against a Dedham-based developer over a residential project in West Roxbury have been withdrawn.
- Fallon Co. wins approval for major Nashville development near Titans stadiumby Bizjournals.com Feed (2024-03-19 20:44:08) on April 17, 2024
Metro Council unanimously passed the city’s East Bank development deal with The Fallon Co. Here's what's included in the plan.
- Harvard, Tishman Speyer File Plan For 1M SF Next Phase Of Allston Campusby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 17, 2024
Five months after breaking ground on the first phase of their Allston campus, Harvard University and Tishman Speyer have unveiled plans for an even bigger second phase. The joint venture filed a letter of intent Tuesday with the Boston Planning...
- Coworking space is on the rise, with additions being made across US marketsby Bizjournals.com Feed (2024-03-19 20:44:08) on April 17, 2024
The number of coworking locations nationally grew 6% in Q1, as gateway and secondary markets alike are adding the shared office spaces.
- Senators Compare Hospital Landlord MPT To 'Ponzi Scheme,' Urge It To Reduce Rentsby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 17, 2024
The U.S. senators from Massachusetts have sent a letter to Medical Properties Trust, the largest hospital landlord in the country, criticizing its business model and urging it to take action on the facilities run by beleaguered operator Steward Health...
- City councilors question Wu’s plan to shift more taxes to businessesby Bizjournals.com Feed (2024-03-19 20:44:08) on April 17, 2024
Members of Boston's city council spent more than four hours Tuesday untangling the thorny trends and policy precedent behind a measure to shift more of the tax burden onto commercial properties.
- Harvard, Tishman Speyer team up on another major Allston developmentby Bizjournals.com Feed (2024-03-19 20:44:08) on April 17, 2024
The next phase of Harvard's enterprise research campus — called Phase B — would feature more development on fewer acres.
- Suburban Slowdown Drives Boston-Area Office Vacancy Above 20%by taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 16, 2024
More companies have sought to give back office space in the Boston suburbs in recent months, driving substantial occupancy losses and bringing the region's vacancy rate to new highs. The suburbs had held relatively steady since the start of the pandemic, but...
- This Week's Boston Deal Sheetby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 15, 2024
Brookline officials have launched an effort to rezone a half-mile stretch of land on Route 9 to spur new development. The zoning could open the door for new opportunities, including for Boston-based City Realty, which is under agreement to buy the...
- BPDA Approves First Phase Of 4M SF South Boston Redevelopmentby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 12, 2024
The Boston Planning & Development Agency approved a major redevelopment project that would transform a portion of Dorchester Avenue.
- Parking Garage Scores $104M Loan In Bostonby jon.banister@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 11, 2024
Many commercial properties in downtown Boston have seen their values plummet as investors and lenders shy away from the office sector, but it appears demand is still strong for parking garages.
- Mass. Leaders Call On Universities To Help Alleviate Housing Crisisby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 9, 2024
As Massachusetts continues to face a massive shortage of affordable housing, state leaders are looking for universities to play a larger role in producing housing. More than 60,000 students of Boston schools live off campus, putting them in direct...
- This Week's Boston Deal Sheetby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 8, 2024
Boston Properties signed a long-term air rights deal with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, allowing it to advance an office tower development that was approved in 2017.
- CREATE Magazine: Dealmakersby www.nar.realtor - Commercial Professional on April 5, 2024
Tell us about a commercial transaction in excess of $5 million and you may be featured in a future issue of CREATE Magazine.
- Alexandria Buys Allston TV Studio Site With Development Plansby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 4, 2024
Alexandria Real Estate Equities acquired the WBZ-TV studio property in Allston that has been approved for a new mixed-use development. The country's largest life sciences REIT acquired the site at 1200 Soldiers Field Road for $7M from Mount Vernon Co.,...
- Boston Life Sciences Project Seeks To Raise Money On Crowdfunding Platformby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 3, 2024
Building on promises to diversify its development team, a Seaport life sciences project led by Related Beal is turning to crowdfunding. The Boston Real Estate Inclusionary Fund, which is run by prominent Black developers Richard Taylor, Darryl Settles...
- Bill To Allow MLS Stadium In Everett Reignites Waterfront Debateby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 2, 2024
A vision for a new professional soccer stadium in Everett became one step closer to reality Tuesday, with the first public hearing on state legislation that would make way for a project from The Kraft Group, owner of Major League Soccer's New England...
- How Life Sciences Startups Have Changed Their Leasing Strategiesby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 2, 2024
Life sciences startups looking for real estate are entering a vastly different market than existed in 2022, and they have changed their leasing strategies as a result. Companies are more hesitant to leave incubator spaces and sign new leases, and they...
- This Week's Boston Deal Sheetby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on April 1, 2024
The developer of a Roxbury redevelopment project has abandoned plans to build multifamily housing due to the challenging financing markets.
- After Historic Boom, Warehouse Development In Greater Boston Falls By 80%by taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on March 28, 2024
Greater Boston delivered a record amount of industrial space last year, punctuated by a massive five-story Amazon warehouse that completed in the fourth quarter. But now, the pandemic-era boom has begun to evaporate. The region had 1.2M SF in...
- Synergy Buys 21-Story Boston Tower, City's Largest Office Building Sold Since 2019by taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on March 28, 2024
Synergy Investments purchased a 21-story Downtown Crossing office tower, the largest commercial property to sell in Boston since before the pandemic. The Boston-based developer, which has made a string of recent acquisitions, bought the building at...
- National Economic Development Organizationsby www.nar.realtor - Commercial Professional on March 27, 2024
Explore top National Economic Development Organizations driving growth and innovation worldwide. Our curated list highlights leading entities like the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). Discover key players shaping economic landscapes globally.
- March 2024 Commercial Real Estate Market Insightsby www.nar.realtor - Commercial Professional on March 26, 2024
In February 2024, the commercial real estate market presented a mixed picture, with certain sectors showing resilience while others continued to face uncertainties and losses.
- Dorchester Development Site Heads To Auction Following Legal Battleby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on March 26, 2024
A Dorchester property that was approved for development is heading to auction after a legal dispute between partners on the project. The 2.7-acre site at 24 Ericsson St. in Dorchester's Port Norfolk peninsula has been scheduled for an auction on Paul...
- This Week's Boston Deal Sheetby taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com (Bisnow News Feed) on March 25, 2024
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is preparing for construction on an $800M mixed-use project aimed at transforming its campus and downtown Lowell.
- Banks Under Stressby www.nar.realtor - Commercial Professional on March 22, 2024
Interest rate reduction would prevent commercial asset crisis.
- 2024 Ad Campaign Showcases Commercial Expertiseby www.nar.realtor - Commercial Professional on March 22, 2024
New ‘That’s Who We R’ consumer ads are live on television broadcast and streaming platforms, online and terrestrial audio, and social media.
- Uncommon Senseby www.nar.realtor - Commercial Professional on March 22, 2024
Sophisticated IoT devices combined with AI are becoming a game changer for building owners and managers seeking to centralize operations.
- NAR Files Amicus Briefs Supporting Property Ownersby www.nar.realtor - Commercial Professional on March 22, 2024
Cases highlight the need for just compensation in property takings.