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Opportunistic buying in the wake of the credit crunch; there is potential

The credit crunch has created tremendous challenges for the real estate and business communities, but even in the wake of this turmoil, there are potential opportunities for creative real estate investors. Where are these opportunities, and how can savvy investors take advantage of them? Hear from some of Greater Boston's leading investors as they discuss how to create upside opportunity from the downside of today's challenging credit environment at NAIOP's cutting-edge breakfast program, held Wednesday, February 6, at the Westin Waterfront Hotel in Boston Moderator Frank Petz, managing director at Eastdil Secured, LLC, will lead a panel of respected investors including Brian Chaisson, principal at Tishman Speyer Properties; Scott Oran, executive director at Morgan Stanley; and Peter Palandjian, chairman & CEO of Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 7:15 a.m., the program will run from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Cost is $55.00 per NAIOP member, $70.00 per employee of a NAIOP member firm, and $85.00 per non-member, with an additional $25 for registrations at the door. The program sponsor is Goodwin Procter. To register, visit www.naiopma.org or call (781) 453-6900, x4.
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5 Questions to ask when  choosing a real estate broker - by Elizabeth Perez Barlett

5 Questions to ask when choosing a real estate broker - by Elizabeth Perez Barlett

>They say, “April showers bring May flowers,” but this season may bring more movement in the housing market as springtime is one of the most popular times for home buying and selling. Although spring is one of the strongest seasons for the residential market, it may not be all rosebuds and butterflies if you don’t have the right advisors.
The doctor is in: How medical leases differ from retail and office spaces - by Brian Cafferty

The doctor is in: How medical leases differ from retail and office spaces - by Brian Cafferty

As healthcare facilities, often referred to as “Doc in a Box” clinics, increasingly move into traditional retail spaces, landlords are more frequently leasing to medical tenants. Unlike standard retail or office leases, medical facilities come with a unique set of considerations that must be carefully addressed to ensure a successful tenancy.
It’s time to get creative with closed college campuses - by Christian Koulichkov

It’s time to get creative with closed college campuses - by Christian Koulichkov

Facing higher costs, shrinking enrollments, reduced state funding and severe demographic headwinds, many colleges and universities in New England and the Northeast are fighting for survival. The latest to lose the battle is the 150 + year old University of the Arts in
Newmark negotiates sale of  10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq.

Newmark negotiates sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq.

Boston, MA Newmark has completed the sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq. Newmark co-head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin and Boston Capital Markets executive vice chairman Edward Maher, vice chairman Matthew Pullen, executive managing director James Tribble,