Industry Insights

Top Insights from the SIOR New England Real Estate Year-End Review The SIOR New England Chapter held its annual Year-End Market Update this week.  The panelists included the VP of Real Estate from Hasbro, the EVP of BXP, the VP of Biomed Realty, and the EVP at...

Over the past few years, many companies have shifted from decisive action to cautious waiting when it comes to their commercial real estate.The reason is simple: they’re unsure what comes next. Uncertainty.That’s the biggest factor holding organizations back from...

The Greater Boston office market continues to evolve as companies refine their long-term workplace strategies. Hybrid work has become a lasting reality, but how it translates into space needs differs by company size. Smaller tenants under 5,000 SF remain relatively...

Is your office lease in the Greater Boston suburbs expiring in 2026? You still have time to take control of the process, but waiting too long can limit your options and weaken your negotiating leverage. The suburban office markets along Route 128, I-495, Waltham,...

Where We Are and How to Prepare for 2026 As we enter 2026, the Greater Boston industrial real estate market is showing signs of balance after several years of rapid rent growth and historically low vacancy. While availability has loosened slightly, competition...

Securing the best deal on your office lease starts with understanding a crucial element: your landlord and their company structure. A landlord’s financial position, ownership history, and goals heavily influence lease economics. Recognizing these dynamics can help...

For fast growing companies, establishing and executing a real estate strategy can be a daunting task. With most commercial leases expecting 5+ years of term, it can be difficult for company executives to make confident decisions on their real estate while their...

Preparing for 2025: Key Strategies for Navigating the Greater Boston Office Market Companies in Greater Boston continue to determine their future office space needs as hybrid work remains a constant for most businesses. We see businesses under 5,000 SF remain less...

Where Do We Stand Now in the Greater Boston Industrial/Flex Market? In 2021, the industrial market peaked with a historically low vacancy rate of just 3%, and rents shot up more than 30% in one year. Fast-forward to 2024, and the market is still strong, although...

Tips for Industrial Owner-Occupiers: When to Sell Your Property and How to Maximize Value By Elizabeth Holmes Many companies that own the building where their business operates consider it a tool to help their business run, not a valuable asset that can provide...

By Dean Blackey, Managing Director, R. W. Holmes In the ever-changing landscape of commercial real estate, the decision to renew or not renew office leases has become a topic of great interest and strategic importance. Historically, lease renewals were pretty...