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Related Beal celebrates topping out of 345,000 s/f Leiden Center II at Innovation Sq.
Boston, MA Related Beal celebrated the topping out of Leiden Center II (LCII) at Innovation Sq., a 345,000 s/f life science development in Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park (RLFMP). This achievement marks the latest milestone for one of the city’s most significant biotech projects this year,
Hobbs Brook Real Estate signs 151,765 s/f lease to Commonwealth Financial Network
Waltham, MA Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE), a developer, owner, and operator of premier office and life science space, has signed Commonwealth Financial Network, to a 151,765 s/f lease at 275 Wyman St., a five-story, 300,000 s/f, class A, LEED Gold-Certified office building.
Project of the Month: Maugel DeStefano Architects, Integrated Builders and Northstar Project & Real Estate Services complete 169,000 s/f advanced R&D facility for Werfen
Bedford, MA Maugel DeStefano Architects, Integrated Builders, and Northstar Project & Real Estate Services have completed a new 169,000 s/f advanced research and development facility for Werfen, a global leader in specialized diagnostics with a focus on hemostasis, acute care diagnostics, and autoimmunity.
Project of the Month: VIVO Architecture Inc. completes Lantheus’ Building B-110 exterior renovation project
Bedford, MA Lantheus is an instrumental leader in the medical imaging field, with over a 65-year history of innovation in devices, products and procedures used worldwide. The company focuses on radiopharmaceutical technology with proven expertise in developing, manufacturing and commercializing diagnostic and therapeutic products.
Weston & Sampson earns award from ACEC for Arlington DPW job
Arlington, MA Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 58th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA).
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Boston, MA The fall season always marks the return of IFMA Boston events, and this year is no different. Registration is now open for IFMA Boston’s FMForward Deep Dive 2024. The FMForward Deep Dive 2024 Conference will be held on November 19th at the Babson Executive Conference Center in Wellesley, Mass.
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Interest rate redux: Yet another factor - by Daniel Calano
The most important point was that the Federal Reserve Bank, aka the Fed, was not in charge of those real estate lending rates. I was tired of hearing that, if the Fed lowered rates by a few points, more housing would be built, and thus could be more affordable through more supply.
Brokerage
Cawley of National Multifamily arranges six-unit apt. sale - $2.077m
Greenwich, CT National Multifamily brokered the sale of a six-unit apartment building and a contiguous developable parcel located at 113 S. Water St. to a Connecticut based investor for $2,076,500
Owners Developers & Managers (ODM)
Mount Vernon Co. acquires John Carver Inn & Spa in Plymouth, MA
Plymouth, MA The Mount Vernon Company (MVC), a Boston-based real estate and hospitality investment firm, has completed the acquisition of the John Carver Inn & Spa, an 80-room property.
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Construction Design & Engineering (CDE)
2025 Ones To Watch - Rising Stars: Orazio Guevara, Chapman Construction/Design
Recent milestone or project you’re most proud of? I am incredibly proud of two recent milestones: my promotion to Assistant Project Manager And the successful completion of the Brightview Wakefield Memory Care project. Navigating sensitive resident-occupied areas demanded exceptional planning, communication, and flexible execution.
Financial Digest
Marcus & Millichap arranges $18.7m financing for three multifamily properties
Worcester, MA Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) arranged $18.65 million in financing for three multifamily properties located in Worcester, Framingham and Waltham.
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Movers & Milestones
SVN The Masiello Group names Dano managing director
Bedford, NH SVN The Masiello Group has appointed Brian Dano as its new managing director. With a track record as a top performing broker and a vision for growth, Dano is poised to lead the company into its next chapter of success.
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The most important point was that the Federal Reserve Bank, aka the Fed, was not in charge of those real estate lending rates. I was tired of hearing that, if the Fed lowered rates by a few points, more housing would be built, and thus could be more affordable through more supply.
The Connecticut hospitality market has demonstrated uneven recovery patterns between 2019 and 2025, with boutique and historic properties achieving $125 RevPAR in 2025, up 8.7% from the 2019 level. Coastal resort properties achieved a $105 RevPAR in 2025, representing 10.5% growth since 2019. Casino corridor properties maintained modest growth with RevPAR improving 4.5% to $92 in 2025.
The holidays are again taking center stage, and with them comes an opportunity for multifamily communities to connect with the businesses and organizations in their cities and towns, fostering a sense of unity and generosity during this giving season
For decades, New England has had a summer-peaking power system, where the greatest energy use occurs on the hottest and most humid days, due to widespread use of air conditioning. But by the mid-2030s, electrification of the heating sector likely will result in a winter peak that’s higher than the summer peak.
Preserving wealth across multiple generations requires strategic planning, foresight, and the right investment vehicles. Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offer a powerful solution for families looking to build and protect their financial legacy and to efficiently plan for their estate.
In recent years, the life science industry has witnessed a shift in how companies operate and innovate. One of the key driving forces behind this transformation is the emergence of incubators and co-working spaces specifically tailored to meet the unique budget and schedule needs of startups.
