Sunday, August 10, 2014, 3:00am By Steve Adams Banker Tradesman Staff Writer For the commercial real estate industry, Greater Boston’s wave of development presents a once-in-a-generation moment to certify the region as a global leader in tech, life science and finance. A valid subscription is required to read the article or use the tool you've selected. Already a subscriber? Please enter your Continue reading >>>

Wynn Resorts, the casino company vying for the Greater Boston gambling license, donated $200,000 last winter to the Republican Governors Association, the same organization that is now playing a key role in boosting Charlie Baker’s run for governor. The state’s gambling law prohibits applicants for casino licenses from donating, directly or indirectly, money or in-kind contributions to “any group, political party, committee, or association organized in support” of a Massachusetts candidate. The association is a major funder of a television ad that is currently airing in the Boston market Continue reading >>>

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Greater Boston hotels did well in June, according to a new report from PKF Consulting. Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor- Boston Business Journal Email  |  Twitter An Continue reading >>>

Saturdays Sundays10:30 and 11am Connect More From Phantom Gourmet Boston's Best: Food Boston's Best: Nightlife DAVIS SQUARE – One of the best restaurant bargains in Greater Boston boasts incredible French fries, mouth-watering sandwiches, and a toppings bar you’ve got to see to believe. A bright, fun, and affordable eatery in Davis Square, Somerville, Amsterdam Falafelshop is taking a Middle Eastern sandwich mainstream – thanks to owner Matt D’Alessio. Matt first experienced falafel sandwiches while studying engineering at George Washington University. “There Continue reading >>>

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Despite what it said were high vacancy rates in the area, Greater Boston Commercial Properties (GBCP) recently brokered leases for seven properties in the MetroWest area.Architectural firm Dario Design Inc. leased 5,398 square feet of space on the second floor at 318 Main St. in Northborough from Capital Group Properties.In a second transaction, Disruptor Beam, a computer game programmer that has produced Game of Thrones and other personal computer games, expanded into 4,014 square feet on the second floor of 161 Worcester Road in Framingham.GBCP also handled new leases for a 1,750 square Continue reading >>>

In Natick, a pair of former industrial buildings near the Natick Center T station has been reborn as stylish new apartments, with some units fetching rents up to $2,250. A new condo building around the corner in the town center sold a couple dozen units in the $400,000s after opening in the aftermath of the Great Recession - the timing was touch but the building ultimately proved a success. A bargain and then some compared to Wellesley Center a couple miles east on Route 135. Waltham is seeing a major addition to its downtown take shape with the construction of the retro-looking Merc at Continue reading >>>

Click here to view the full photogallery. The 10,000-square-foot mansion on nearly 4 acres off Fernwood Road in Brookline understandably hogged headlines when it dropped nearly two months ago. Its $18,000,000 asking price was (and remains) the highest in the Boston region in at least a decade. Though some details of the seller and the property are known, shots of the immense manse are rare. Above is the most recent one. It's a sort of aerial shot 101 Fernwood, including Continue reading >>>