Posts by ericg
The National Observer: Real Estate: Office valuations haven’t bottomed out yet
A continued trend of slipping office values is hardly a surprise, given the immense shakeup the U.S. office market has undergone since the Covid-19 pandemic five years ago. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts’ Largest SBA Loan Recipients in Q4 2024
The largest SBA loan recipients in Massachusetts received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration’s 7(a) or 504 programs from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024. The Boston Business Journal’s rankings included loan recipients with primary operations in Massachusetts during the quarter analyzed. Loan amounts include total funds originated by participating…
Read MoreApartments or offices? One Kendall landlord’s journey.
A year-and-a-half ago, The Davis Cos. was contemplating a big transformation for its eight-story office building at 201 Broadway. Read More
Read MoreHow Kendall Square is once again reinventing itself
What happens when the techies start working from home, and there’s plenty of office space available for cheap right next to thousands of the world’s smartest students? For one, a sperm bank moves in. Here’s how Kendall Square is once again reinventing itself. Read More
Read MorePayment tech firm lays off 10% of employees
The layoffs will impact approximately 120 employees. Read More
Read MoreNIH cuts could devastate entire Mass. economy, Healey warns
The governor convened healthcare and university leaders at the State House on Monday for a closed-door discussion about the effects of the funding cut-off. Read More
Read MoreOffice valuations drop again as market has yet to find bottom
Office valuations fell 11% in 2024, with central business district properties seeing the biggest slumps. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Kendall Sq. building sale, MGB, Stop & Shop and MBTA etiquette
Good morning, Boston. Are you enjoying this warmer weather? I grilled hamburgers and a steak for dinner last night, and it was great. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start an even warmer Wednesday. Read More
Read MoreHow hard will Healey, Driscoll push on housing, zoning changes?
Gov. Maura Healey has her to-do list to boost housing construction. Now comes the hard part: Getting the Massachusetts Legislature on board. Read More
Read MoreSBA to overhaul loan programs and collections under new administrator
Kelly Loeffler’s early moves as Small Business Administration chief signal major changes are coming for the agency’s loan programs and operations. Read More
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