A review of recent transaction activity since September 2008 reveals an interesting insight for Cape Cod commercial property and business sellers looking for the right buyer: your buyer may just someone you already know.
Top 15 Cape Cod Commercial Real Estate Sales of 2008
January 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A slideshow of the top fifteen commercial real estate sales on Cape Cod MA in 2008, ranked by sale price. (Note: The 2008 Market Report no longer being distributed. Be sure to watch for the 2009 annual Market Report expected to be released in January 2010.)
Cape Cod Commercial Real Estate Prices and Assessments Inconsistent
September 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Whether you are a buyer, seller, broker, banker, or appraiser no doubt the recent decline in commercial real estate sales on Cape Cod has made pricing or valuing a property much more difficult. As we entrench deeper in the current market cycle, many practitioners needing a continuous finger on the pulse of prices and values will creatively apply alternative methodologies.
Using Rules of Thumb to Value or Price a Business – Salt to Taste
September 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Despite some limited exceptions, the fact is while easy to apply and understand, valuing or making a purchase offer on any business by placing high reliance on a Rule of Thumb is not a good idea for several valid reasons.
Success Tip: Aim for the Center and Price it Right From the Start
August 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Warehouse Distribution Property Changes Hands
July 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Mill Stores warehouse and distribution facility located at 128 Breed’s Hill Road, Hyannis, MA recently changed hands. According to public records, the 27,000SF structure on 4.13 acres conveyed in early July 2008 for $3.7 million to RAM Construction LLC of Bedford, MA. The buyer was reported to be a specialty building products distributor with locations throughout New England.
A Price to Pay for Too Much Focus on Price?
July 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Cape Cod Bank Branches Included in Sale-Leaseback Deal
June 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
In May 2008, Rockland Trust completed a $33.0 million sale-leaseback transaction with American Realty Capital, Inc. a Jenkintown, PA based REIT. The real estate only transaction included a portfolio of 18 commerial bank branches, branch bank/offices and operation centers located throughout Southeastern MA and Cape Cod.
Cape Cod Commercial Real Estate: Transactions Down, Gross Sales Volume Up
May 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The maturing Cape Cod commercial real estate marketplace reflected staying power in the first four months of 2008 despite some ups and downs. Number of Transaction Continues Declining Trend The number of commercial real estate transactions recorded on Cape Cod, MA through April 2008 was 25.4% lower compared with January-April 2007. This recent downshift follows a 39.3% drop in… [Continue Reading]
