Lewiston-Auburn Market Outlook: 2023     By Noah Stebbins | Associate Broker         2022 proved to be another exciting year for commercial real estate in Lewiston-Auburn, with numerous development projects and new tenants entering the market. With a potential recession looming, it’s difficult to predict how the market will be impacted; however, let’s begin on a positive … Continue reading Lewiston-Auburn Market Outlook 2023

Portland, Maine Office Market Predictions for 2023     By Greg Boulos | Senior Partner     By Samantha Marinko | Associate           OVERVIEW Based on our analysis of historical figures and recent market trends, we believe the office market will see an increase in vacancy rates over the next one to three years. This will … Continue reading Maine Real Estate Forecast 2023

Central Maine Commercial Real Estate Market Update: 2023     By Nick Lucas | Broker     By Chris Romano | Associate         AUGUSTA Despite economic turbulence over the past twelve months, public and private money has spurred continued investment in the state’s capital city. Prior to the pandemic, Augusta seemed poised to springboard on a budding … Continue reading Central Maine Market Update 2023

The 2023 Maine Capital Markets Outlook     By Chris Paszyc, CCIM, SIOR | Partner, Broker         2022 was the tale of two halves. I harken back to the 2017 Superbowl where the Patriots were down 28–3 in the first half. Unfortunately, in this analogy, we CRE professionals are Atlanta, and we all know how that story … Continue reading Maine Capital Markets Update – 2023

Capital Markets 2022 Mid-Year Update By Chris Paszyc, CCIM, SIOR – Partner, Broker Here at The Boulos Company, and in Maine in general for the first half of 2022, investment sale volume has TRIPLED when compared to the first half of 2021!  While we like to think we’re unique here in Maine, these phenomenal results mirror a national trend.  However, … Continue reading Maine Capital Markets 2022 Mid-Year Update

Downtown Portland Class-A Office Update By Samantha Marinko, Associate In January of each year, we publish a report which provides an overview of the commercial real estate market in Maine. We highlight significant projects and trends and conduct a comprehensive analysis of the vacancy rates of office buildings, with a particular focus on the 25 Class A office buildings in … Continue reading Downtown Portland Class A Office 2022 Mid-Year Update

Manchester, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine, January 10, 2022: The Boulos Company, Northern New England’s commercial real estate market leader, is excited to announce that it is expanding its operations, and welcomes the brokerage team of Roger Dieker, Mike Tamposi, Chris Healey, and Transaction Manager, Karen Gazzara to their new office at 650 Elm Street, Manchester, NH. A Transition from … Continue reading Manchester Brokerage Office Joins The Boulos Company

  Jon Rizzo, Partner As we stand today, investment properties are in high demand, which is a result of low interest rates and pent-up demand from the investment community. With prime investment opportunities moving quickly, staying aware of what product is available, knowing how to get creative to find deals, and keeping ahead of the market’s trajectory can all make … Continue reading Capital Markets: Where do we stand and where are we going?

Nick Lucas, Associate Broker As we near the fourth quarter of 2021, we wanted to provide an update on Maine’s industrial market and to highlight the significant deals and projects we are seeing north of greater Portland. The industrial sector remains red hot throughout the entire state of Maine. Much like Southern Maine, the Midcoast and Central Maine areas have … Continue reading Central & Midcoast Maine Industrial Market Update

Noah Stebbins, Associate Lewiston-Auburn has emerged as a popular market for developers and businesses, as motivated city officials aim to spur new development. Although new development initiatives in both cities are focused on addressing the housing shortage, there are several notable projects that will transform each city and businesses have taken notice. Local and national companies of all types continue … Continue reading Lewiston-Auburn Mid-Year Market Outlook

  Samantha Marinko, Associate In January, The Boulos Company released the 2021 Annual Market Outlook, which gives an overview of Maine’s commercial real estate market. The numbers spoke and the effect of the pandemic was evident, particularly when considering the vacancy rate in Class A office buildings in downtown Portland. However, the last six months suggest that the winds may … Continue reading Mid-Year Update: Downtown Class A Office Space

Brice O’Connor, Associate Broker Whether you are working on a multi-million dollar commercial development, an office buildout, or simply remodeling your home, you have likely experienced the increasing costs and challenges of the construction process in 2021. Material and labor costs rose sharply through 2020 and continue to climb early in 2021. A report published by Verisk Analytics showed that … Continue reading Rising Construction Costs and Challenges in 2021