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O'Brien of Greater Boston Commercial Properties, Inc. arranges 60,913 s/f lease and $1.25 million sale

Bret O'Brien of Greater Boston Commercial Properties, Inc. (BGCP) recently represented the ownership Capital Group Properties, Inc. in leasing 60,913 s/f of flex space on Rte. 2. The entire space was leased to a single tenant for a long term deal that includes a "turnkey" build out for spring 2013 occupancy. The ownership, 100 Discovery Way, LLC, is an affiliate of Capital Group Properties of Southborough who also manages the property. The space consists of 20,000 s/f of first class office space and 40,000 s/f of high tech flex space. The transaction also included the tenant tying up an additional 6,000 s/f of office space as an expansion option during the first year of the lease, which would bring the 80,000 s/f building represented by BGCP to 100% occupancy. O'Brien also recently represented the buyer Planet Aid in the purchase of 47 Sumner St. in Milford. The property consists of a 135,000 s/f single story manufacturing building on 7.62 acres of industrial zoned land. Planet Aid purchased the building for $1.25 million in order to relocate its regional distribution hub from 1 Cross St. in Holliston which it had outgrown in recent years. Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothes and shoes and supports international development projects. The collection boxes can be found across many major metropolitan areas of the United States, helping to save resources and lessen environmental impacts by reducing waste. Planet Aid supports community-based projects that improve health, increase income, aid vulnerable children, train teachers, and enhance the overall quality of life for people across the globe.
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Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

Shawmut Design and Construction breaks ground on the 195 District Park Pavilion in Providence, RI

Providence, RI Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the 195 District Park Pavilion, marking the start of construction on a facility that will feature year-round dining and support space for park operations. In addition to the 3,500 s/f building, the project will include infrastructure upgrades
The New England Real Estate Journal presents<br> the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal presents
the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Long-term interest rates have fallen by 100 basis points, and the market is normalizing. In December of 2022 I wrote an article about investing in a high interest rate, high inflation market. Since then, inflation has cooled off, and the Fed has begun lowering their funds rate.
The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

The industrial markets have never been stronger. What has happened is that the build out of Devens with new high-tech biotech manufacturing with housing to service these buildings serves as the connector required to really make the I-495 West market sizzle. Worcester has been the beneficiary