The CRE Insider
Rising Costs Crimp Hotel Industry’s Bottom Line
Hotel developers and owners turn to Pinnacle Advisory Group and its new managing principal, Sebastian Colella, for advice on how to pivot to profitability.
Despite Headwinds, Boston’s Hotel Market is Well-Positioned for Growth
Boston has one of the most balanced bases of demand in the country, little prospect of adding new hotels and has three big demand-drivers ahead this summer.
Hotel Management Agreements Are Critical for Hospitality Properties. Here’s How They Work
It is an understatement to say that hotels are different from other CRE investments. To understand why, you have to understand hotel management agreements.
Cracking the Code for Gateway Cities Development
Decades after they roomed together at Boston College, Lucian McPherson and Kevin Mapp went into business full-time to accelerate the growth of McPherson Development.
Duplexes Put a Dent in Gateway Cities Housing Crisis
Old-style duplexes make up only 3 percent of new homes in Massachusetts. But CDCs like OneHolyoke are keeping them alive in the state’s Gateway Cities.
The American Dream Is Wobbling in Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities
They’ve been launching pads for families to obtain a better life. But Massachusetts is neglecting support for homeownership and entrepreneurship.
Mass. Gateway Cities’ Big Assets Make Big Impacts
Massachusetts’ 26 Gateway Cities are important hubs, cultural centers and seats of government. They also have large sites ready for development and redevelopment.





