Market Insights
From major acquisitions and new developments to shifting trends and standout deals, we bring you fresh updates, local stories, and expert takes on the commercial real estate moves shaping our region. Whether you’re tracking the latest transactions or just curious about what’s next, we’ll keep you in the loop with news that’s timely, relevant, and easy to digest.
Interesting article in GlobeSt.com this morning. The ongoing subject of Reshoring. While we might not be seeing it as much here in the northeast, we are seeing it big time throughout the country. Couple of interesting facts: In 1970 25% of all US workers were engaged in manufacturing. Today…just 8%. HOWEVER…the US STILL produces 21% of all manufactured goods […]
Sentry Commercial has added industrial sales and lease data to its website…for FREE! Go to our Sales & Lease Data section and find detailed sales data as well as leasing activity data for the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts region. Coming soon…Property Data. Not just Availabilities (that info is already live on the site) but data […]
Sentry Commercial continues to be committed to being THE EXPERT and THE RESOURCE in the industrial real estate community in Southern New England. As a part of that effort, we are pleased to announce the release of our new website. And while the new website LOOKS different, the real news is that it IS DIFFERENT. TWO major differences: 1) Properties […]
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ gain is the commercial real estate communities’ loss. News is that Gene, longtime General Counsel for the Connecticut Association of Realtors, has recently accepted a job at BHH. Congratulations Gene! Selfishly, sorry to see you go! You were an invaluable resource for all us commercial practitioners and you will be very tough to […]
Lower industrial output numbers – It’s because of the snow. Lower new jobs numbers – It’s because of the snow. Lower retail sales – It’s because of the snow. Lower housing sales – It’s because of the snow. Slower corporate decision making – It’s because of the snow. There are a lot of reasons why CT’s economy isn’t […]
Good and bad news here. Yes, industrial absorption will likely be less this year, which is due to the absorption of a lot of pretty good space in late 2013! So the theory is this…Yes, there are more serious tenants and buyers out looking for space in the industrial sector, the reality is that they are going […]