ALLSTON—The winter 2015 acquisition and permitting process moved at its usual measured pace, but once Grossman and Waypoint Cos. got the go-ahead to build 80 cheery apartments on a 30,000-sf industrial site tucked behind bustling Union Square, it became full-speed ahead. Developers used a modular pr
By Joe Clements BOSTON—Famous for sniffing out emerging areas and pioneering massive projects in those venues, DivcoWest is reportedly grabbing a stake in the heart of New England’s most established business district, with sources claiming founding principal Stuart Shiff’s operation has emerged as w
BOSTON—Abutting Quincy Market, the retail shops at 200 State St. are a popular draw among tourists and downtown workers alike, but they are not included in a big-ticket item expected to bring its own surge of shopping traffic this summer, that being the 16-story structure’s 120-stall parking garage
READING—Given impressive results twice before, the stewards of 55 Walkers Brook Dr. had to outdo themselves if a third third time would prove the charm for their first class office building located right off Route 128 in this north suburban community, but after another successful campaign bringing i
BOSTON—Beloved brick-and-beam construction. A popular brew pub in the ground floor retail and renowned architectural firm CBT occupying the upper levels. Off street parking in the thickly settled North Station district where bilions of dollars in public and private funds are transforming an area abu
BOSTON—Some investors buy on the margin. In Allston-Brighton, Mount Vernon Co. just bought on the hyphen. The homegrown firm led by founding principal Bruce Percelay paid $12 million Friday for 103 North Beacon St. a 27,350-sf commercial building Boston Realty Advisors listed for sale this March, th
BOSTON—One of Boston’s newest office towers could soon have a new owner. Developed on spec by Tishman Speyer yet almost fully leased upon opening this spring, 200 Pier Four is being sold through Newmark to a California investment advisor following a fast-paced sales campaign that could exceed $430
BEDFORD—Providing some investment sales fireworks that could arrive ahead of this year’s Fourth of July festivities, Jumbo Capital Management is buying the eight-building Xchange at Bedford office park from Davis Cos. via a JLL exclusive, sources are indicating to Real Reporter. Pricing for the 470,
PROVINCETOWN—Just as the masses begin their annual sojourn to Cape Cod’s farthest reaches here, Finard Properties. is putting its seaside Harbor Hotel Provincetown on the block via Boston Realty Advisors, principals at the independent CRE brokerage firm acknowledge regarding an exclusive some say co
WALTHAM—It has sat fallow for a time, but the Route 128 office building reborn by Boston Properties will not be vacant any longer thanks to a 12-year commitment at 170 Tracer Ln. from business information software firm Zoominfo. The fast-paced deal for all 73,500 sf negotiated in-house by Boston Pro
LYNNFIELD—A familiar face in New England multifamily sales is joining a burgeoning brand in the business, as Horvath & Tremblay has retained industry veteran Jason H. Braun to increase its presence in southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, ground zero for a career nearing 15 years during which tim
BOSTON—Two veteran developers who have already made their mark in suburban Boston are buying a prized Seaport property being harvested by Gillette Co. near the shaving kingpin’s world headquarters, sources are claiming to Real Reporter. Anchor Line Partners is being identified as the successful suit
BOSTON—Unlike New England’s capricious weather this spring, the commercial real estate forecast regionally remains both predictable and positive, panelists at the NAIOP/SIOR Midyear Roundup relayed to an audience estimated at over 325 Wednesday at the Seaport Hotel. Anchored by solid fundamentals an