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Issue of April 3, 2006

Jeffrey Brooks (left) and Matthew Abrams are partners at the Abrams Group, a Boston-based development firm.

Hub Firm Known as Defender of Lost Development Causes
By Joe Clements
As a developer, the Abrams Group has certain limitations, even though it might not always appear that way.

Transfer Tax Proposals Face Fierce Opposition
By Aglaia Pikounis
Bay State Realtors are in the midst of battling four community proposals to charge consumers transfer taxes when they either buy or sell a home.

Quotemearate Cited Locally, Closes Doors
By Andrea Gregory
The Massachusetts Division of Banks last week issued a cease-and-desist order to Quotemearate.com, a Texas-based mortgage lender that regulators say operated both licensed and unlicensed offices in the Bay State. The firm abruptly closed up shop not only in Massachusetts but nationwide the same day the DOB order was delivered.

Patriot Founder Hopes Woburn is the Right Place for New Bank
By Andrea Gregory
Today, a small bank in Woburn will open its doors for the first time and enter the competitive arena of community banking in the Bay State.

I-93’s Northern Corridor Busy During First Quarter of 2006
By Joe Clements
Led by Essex River Venture’s pending purchase of an office/flex portfolio in Andover and Wilmington for more than $30 million, the northern corridor of Interstate 93 is booming as the first quarter of 2006 draws to a close.

Agents, Sellers Get Creative Via Use of Staging Services
By Aglaia Pikounis
With more and more homes coming on the market as the spring homebuying season swings into full speed, some sellers and their real estate agents are trying be more creative in promoting properties.

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