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What is a Triple Net (NNN) Commercial Lease?

A triple net (NNN) lease is a type of commercial real estate lease where the tenant is responsible for paying not only the base rent, but also their portion of the property's operating expenses, including property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. This type of lease is also referred to as a "net lease," as the tenant is responsible for paying all of the "nets" associated with the property's...
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July 2022 Market Watch

The CarboneRE monthly Market Watch lists include commercial properties we're aware are new to the market for sale.  Call us at 781-935-5444 or Email for more information or to arrange a tour.  For a complete list of properties we have listed for sale and lease, visit our listings at CarboneRE.com.  Contact us directly for a property search specific to your business. Also revie...
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1,500 +/- SF RETAIL END-CAP FOR LEASE IN BURLINGTON, MA

July 13, 2021:  Retail Space For Lease at 157 Bedford Street, Burlington, MA . There are currently two retail spaces available for lease in this 6-unit plaza at 157 Bedford Street, Burlington, MA. Unit A1 is a 1,576 sf end-cap unit with large, floor-to-ceiling windows and full-length visibility along Bedford Street / Route 62.   Unit A2 is an adjacent 1,440 sf. Lease both units...
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September 2020 Market Watch

The CarboneRE monthly Market Watch lists include commercial properties we're aware are on the market for sale.  Call us at 781-935-5444 for more information or to arrange a tour. For a complete list of properties we have listed for sale and lease, visit our listings at CarboneRE.com.  Contact us directly for a property search specific to your business.   INDUSTRIAL FOR SALE ...
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32 Things Businesses Can Do to Stay Productive During Covid-19

APRIL 2020: Before the Coronavirus hit us like a brick wall, many people were already working from home.  This small percentage of independent contractors and employees learned early-on how to set up a home office, schedule their day to stay productive even with other family members in the house, and connect seamlessly online with other business team members.   For a much larger perc...
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Should You Keep or Remove That Built-in Office Reception Desk?

Reception desk or no reception desk?  That is the question!  This week's commercial property tip is all about whether or not to remove that built-in reception desk from an office when a tenant leaves.    Tenants vacate commercial spaces leaving the property owner with an empty office space that needs cleaning, updating, and sometimes a complete renovation.  But what co...
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January 2020 Market Outlook

January 2, 2020:   2020 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK:  2019 started off slow, then took off with the same vigor and activity of 2018.  2019 Q4 saw commercial transactions still slightly up compared to this time a year ago. Commercial sales and lease prices also continued upward due to low supply while cap rates have been trending downward (now avg 6.5% for industrial ware...
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Commercial Property Leasing Checklist

To help business owners understand the commercial property leasing process, we've put together this easy-to-follow checklist as a general guide. Click the image to view a printable pdf.   ...
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November 2019 Market Watch

November 7, 2019   MARKET SUMMARY:  Buyers of commercial real estate continue to be very active.  Inventory has been low and buyers are more open to making capital improvements to buildings as long as the zoning, height, and land requirements suit their business needs. The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 1.5-1.75% in late October (the 3...
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September 2019 Market Watch

For a complete list of properties we have listed for sale and lease, visit our Listings at CarboneRE.com.   The CarboneRE monthly Market Watch lists include commercial properties we're aware are on the market for sale.  This month, we've also included a few of the commercial properties for lease.  We will continue to add to this list throughout the month of September, so check...
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Understanding the Process to Lease Commercial Real Estate - Part 1

There are several things to consider and a process to follow to find a commerical space that best suits your business and lease commercial real estate. In this Part 1, let's discuss how to set search parameters and connect with a professional that can help you find a space. In Part 2, we'll get into the actual steps of the lease process. Watch the video below OR for a for a text version of this a...
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Understanding the Process to Lease Commercial Real Estate - Part 2

Leasing commercial real estate is a process. There are consecutive steps that are herein recommended that should be taken by both the property owner (Lessor) and a prospective tenant (Lessee) before proceeding to the next stage in the process. If you understand these steps, then moving through the process will be much easier for both parties. Watch the video below OR for a for a text version of t...
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July 2019 Market Watch

For a complete list of properties we have listed for sale and lease, visit our Listings at CarboneRE.com.   Up until now, the CarboneRE monthly Market Watch lists have included commercial properties we're aware are on the market for sale.  Due to demand, this month, we've also included a few of the commercial properties for lease.  We will continue to add to this list througho...
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June 2019 Market Watch

For a complete list of properties we have listed for sale and lease, visit our Listings at CarboneRE.com.  We've also put together this summary of some commerical properties we're aware are also on the market for sale.   Also, see our April 2019 Market Watch list. If you have a business or are in the market to buy or lease commercial space, please call us at 781-935-5444....
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The Importance of Maintaining Your Commercial EntryWay and How To

Attention building owners:   It's important to make a great first impression with a clean, welcoming entry at your commercial buildings.   It's worth the time and money you'll spend to present the property well to potential buyers, tenants, and customers.  Here's why and how to... Entryways Influence Visitors The entryway and common areas of a commercial property are a represent...
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April 2019 Market Watch

For a complete list of properties we have listed for sale and lease, visit our Listings at CarboneRE.com.  We've also put together this summary of some commerical properties we're aware are also on the market for sale.   Also, check out last the March 2019 Market Watch list. If you have a business or are in the market to buy or lease commercial space, please call us at 781-935-5444...
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March 2019 Market Watch

For a complete list of properties we have listed for sale and lease, visit our Listings at CarboneRE.com.  We've also put together this summary of some commerical properties we're aware are also on the market for sale. If you have a business or are in the market to buy or lease commercial space, please call us at 781-935-5444. March 1, 2019 FOR SALE Woburn: 20,000 sf Class B Flex ...
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How To Lease Commercial Real Estate - A Step By Step Guide: Part 2

Leasing commercial real estate is a process. There are consecutive steps that are herein recommended that should be taken by both the property owner (Lessor) and a prospective tenant (Lessee) before proceeding to the next stage in the process. If you understand these steps, then moving through the process will be much easier for both parties. You've read through Part 1 of this step-by-step guide ...
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How to Lease Commercial Real Estate - A Step by Step Guide: Part 1

As a business owner, there may be several reasons why you're considering a move into a new commercial space. Your current lease may be ending, your business may be growing or downsizing and more or less space is needed, or perhaps the business has evolved and operates differently than it did five or ten years ago. Whatever the reason for your move, there are several things to consider and a proce...
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Industrial Space with Outdoor Yard in Woburn & Stoneham

December 20, 2018 Industrial spaces for lease in Woburn and Stoneham available for lease now. CLICK this link for details: Industrial for Lease_CCRE Dec 18 2018 ...
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How to Search for Industrial, Office, Retail or Medical Space Near Woburn, MA

Business is changing at an exponential rate. New businesses are popping up, small and medium-sized businesses are growing into larger ones, and some are downsizing. This means that the size of their work spaces are also changing just as rapidly. So if you're one of these changing businesses, how exactly do you go about searching for new commercial space that fits your business today? Here are so...
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The Benefits of Working With a Commercial Real Estate Broker

Selling, buying, and leasing commercial real estate can be a complicated process. There's a reason the real estate brokers must go through hundreds of hours of training to learn the processes, paperwork, and laws associated with the business and become the licensed professionals they are. Whether you're a landlord seeking to sell or lease a property or a buyer looking for space of your own, it's ...
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7 Tips For Building Owners to Lease Office Space

Office spaces within commercial buildings frequently become available for lease. Old tenants move out and landlords find themselves needing to lease the office space to a new tenant. There are some things you can do as a building owner and landlord that can increase your chances of leasing the space sooner rather than later, for a higher rental rate, and for a longer lease term. As a commercial b...
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