News: Front Section

We support commercial real estate for 57 years - by Rick Kaplan

Rick Kaplan

The New England Real Estate Journal was started in 1962 by Roland Hopkins. The Journal has given anyone connected to the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, a forum to publish their news. For 57 years brokers, developers, construction, appraisers, lawyers, and many others have submitted articles, press releases and advertised what they have been up to. The Journal’s philosophy has always been to support the CRE industry.

The Journal has always worked to find better ways for the industry to connect with others, and be current. Now being in the digital age we have www.NEREJ.com and our digital edition for our weekly publication, a daily newsletter recap, posting daily on all social media platforms. When the Journal decided to bring things to the next level, we started the NEREJ Summits – almost four years ago. The Journal started having two events for networking and interviews on our radio show, then the second year it grew to six events and having panel speakers. The NEREJ summits have grown to be so big, having 125 to 300 people in attendance. This year we have sixteen events all over New England and New York. In 2018, we had started the NEREJ Blue Jacket Club inducting professionals who have made a difference in CRE industry. We also select one longtime supporter of the Journal and CRE industry for a lifetime achievement award. This years award will be presented on December 11th to Bill Cummings of Cummings Properties.

With the Journal reaching almost 60,000 professionals monthly in New England, and now with the Internet, around the world as well. I wrote this article not to sound like a commercial but to thank all of the people that have supported the Journal and who have attended our events and made them so successful. NEREJ will continue to grow and support the industries connected to commercial real estate for many years to come.

Rick Kaplan is the media/marketing director at NEREJ, Norwell, Mass.

MORE FROM Front Section

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,
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
Five ways to ruin a  Section 1031  Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Five ways to ruin a Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

While there is some flexibility when structuring a like-kind exchange, some important requirements must be met. A mistake can ruin your exchange. Here are five mistakes to avoid:
Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Many real estate investors do not understand the specific requirements that must be met to secure the benefits of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. For example, the replacement property must be identified within 45 days of the closing date of the relinquished property.
Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz

Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz

Coming out of the pandemic, a client with three hotels in Provincetown, Mass., needed ways to let the world know his properties were open for business for the 2021 tourist season.
How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul

How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul

To say that the effects of COVID-19 has transformed office leasing is an understatement. When COVID-19 was at its peak, office spaces were practically abandoned either through governmental mandates or through actions taken by businesses themselves.