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30Mar
How to Navigate This New Normal
Downtown Office

A focus on engagement, productivity, and being a value-add player By Wil Catlin | March 30, 2020 We are in the middle of the largest test of remote work in history. As such, most of the national workforce is going through many “first times” together. Some of us have enjoyed remote access for years, while others are figuring […]

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10Jun
Transit During The Era Of Social Distancing: How The Pandemic Has Impacted Transit & What That Means For Boston
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The use of transit and commuting has come to a halt since the start of the pandemic. Now, people are wondering what continued social distancing measures will mean for the future of subways and busses. How might the office community be impacted with limited commuter options moving forward? How will a lack of accessibility to […]

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16Mar
Stay the Course, Despite COVID-19
Capital Markets

Letter to the Editor of Banker & Tradesman by Jason S. Weissman  The communal, personal and economic effect of the coronavirus has infringed every fabric of our daily lives. This unwelcome disruption has generated a panic that we must quickly transcend. Staying healthy is paramount – both physically and mentally.  We need to be mindful and act responsibly to […]

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03Jun
FAQ on Boston CRE
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How should I approach value today? Property valuations of non-hospitality related asset classes are down approximately 5% – 10% with many investors requiring a ‘credit’ guarantee on all rents for new acquisitions. We are also starting to see a systemic shift in underwriting, with a drastically more conservative outlook on vacancy, future rent projections, and […]

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12Mar
The New Office Rewards Quality Over Value
Downtown Office

By William H. Catlin Commercial landlords consumed the past 10 years trying to accommodate a moving target, under the budgetary guise of “maximizing heads per square foot.” The open floor plan has been tried and tested in multiple formats – from coworking solutions to headquarter locations. Architects, landlords, and tenants alike have learned from trying […]

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