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September 19, 2026
Murphy PC Advised Seller in Sale of a 16,186 Square Foot Light Manufacturing and R&D Building
Murphy PC advised the seller in the sale of a 16,186-square-foot light manufacturing and R&D building on approximately 1.21 acres in central Massachusetts. The two-story, masonry building is…
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September 17, 2026
What the Latest Rate Hike Means for Commercial Real Estate Owners
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, to a range of 3.75% to 4%. It was the first increase since…
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September 12, 2026
Massachusetts Just Gave Towns a Veto Over Data Centers. Heres What Developers Need to Know.
If youre planning a data center in Massachusetts, one signature changed the order you have to do things in. On September 8, 2026, Governor…
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September 3, 2026
Massachusetts Tax Credits for Converting Commercial Buildings to Housing: How to Qualify
Massachusetts offers tax credits to developers who convert underused commercial buildings into housing through the Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative (CCTCI). In August 2026,…
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September 1, 2026
Old Option, New Rules: Enforceability of Massachusetts Option Agreements After Knott v. Racicot
If you hold an option to purchase property or a right of first refusal, its enforceability depends on a rule Massachusetts changed in 2004.…
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August 9, 2026
Commercial Real Estate Is Getting Healthier but Equity Is Holding Deals Back
The Real Estate Roundtables Q3 2026 Sentiment Index holds steady at 63, as improving fundamentals and strong debt markets run up against a persistent…
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August 9, 2026
Case Study: Structuring a Phased Townhome Condominium for a Developer Client
Overview We represented a developer client in the creation and build out of a phased townhome condominium. Our work included drafting the master deed,…
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