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CONWAY COMMERCIAL WRAPS UP THE YEAR WITH SALES

January 14, 2013 No comments

The sales team at Conway Commercial ended 2012 on a strong note with several newsworthy sales.

Dave Ellis recently brokered the $555,000 sale of 281 Washington St (Route 18), Abington, a former commissary for a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise operator. Ellis represented the seller, Cadette Enterprises, and procured the Buyer, XYZ Sheet metal. The 7,300 sq. ft. building on 25,000 sq. ft. of land will be converted into a sheet metal fabrication shop with office space.

Ellis also brokered the sale of a 5,300 sq. ft. office building at 341 Court Street, Plymouth to Salem Five Bank for $620,000. After some renovations, the bank will use the building as a new mortgage office. Ellis represented the seller, Rogers & Gray.

Tony Vacca leased a space at the Abington Plaza to the national franchise Get in Shape for Women. Located on Route 18 in Abington. This will be the fitness facility’s first location on the South Shore. Vacca represented the owner, Hawkeye Fence LLC, and procured the tenant.

VP Paul Durgin brokered the $380,000 sale of a mixed use property at 93 Ripley Road in Cohasset.  Located in Cohasset Village, the property included retail and residential units. Durgin represented the seller, 93 Ripley Road Realty Trust, and procured the buyer, Cricket Corner Realty, LLC.

Durgin also brokered the sale of King Self Storage in Kingston to JFJ Realty for $955,000. Located on Marion Drive, just behind the Independence Mall, the facility contains 250 units in six buildings on 3.3 acres. Durgin represented the seller, Epton LLC, and procured the buyer, JFJ Realty.

Conway Commercial was established in 1956 as a division of Jack Conway & Co., Inc., one of the largest independently owned real estate companies in New England. Contact Paul Durgin at 781-982-2333 or email pdurgin@jackconway.com.

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CONWAY’S STEVENS EARNS RELOCATION DISTINCTION

June 29, 2012 No comments

Jack Conway Relocation Director Dawn Stevens recently attained the international credential of Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), a highly coveted designation in her field. Stevens earned her certification after passing the May 9 CRP exam given by the Worldwide ERC (The Workforce Mobility Association) at the Marriott Hotel in Newton.

“I wanted the knowledge that the CRP credential stands for more than the title itself,” said Stevens, who heads the Relocation Division of the Jack Conway Real Estate Company, headquartered in Norwell. “I learned so much about the U.S. domestic relocation industry and the whole gamut of issues involved in corporate transfers, including third party relocations and global moves. I’m so excited to have my CRP training and designation.”

More than 250 candidates were tested across the country on their knowledge of relocation appraising, real estate, corporate mobility policies, tax and legal issues, family moves and relocation strategies. The 2012 Worldwide ERC exam was given in 15 locations throughout the nation.

The Worldwide ERC is the leading authority on workforce mobility in the U.S. and abroad. Based in Washington, D.C. the organization has offices in Brussels, Belgium, and Shanghai, China.

For all of your corporate or individual relocation needs, contact Dawn Stevens at 781-871-0080 or email dstevens@jackconway.com.

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CONWAY’S DURGIN BROKERS SALE OF STARLAND IN HANOVER

February 13, 2012 No comments
Starland in Hanover recently sold

Paul Durgin of Conway Commercial recently brokered the sale of Starland in Hanover

Paul Durgin, Vice-President of Conway Commercial, recently brokered the sale of Starland, the landmark South Shore recreation center on Rte. 53 in Hanover. Durgin represented the seller, RBS Properties LLC, and procured the buyer, Final Four LLC, which purchased the 30-acre sports and games facility for a sale price of $2,700,000.

The new owners will continue to operate Starland, expanding and updating the center to include a large indoor sports complex serving the needs of athletic teams throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. Opening for business in the mid-1960s, Starland has provided entertainment to generations of families with its signature Go-Karts, batting cages, mini-golf course, driving range and indoor arcade. It is a popular venue for group events and celebrations. With all of the fine Hanover homes for sale today, Starland will continue to be a value-add for the neighborhood and a great amenity for local residents.

Conway Commercial was established in 1956 as a division of Jack Conway & Co., Inc., one of the largest independently owned real estate companies in New England. For all of your commercial, industrial or investment needs, call 781-982-2333.

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CONWAY ABINGTON OFFICES COMBINE FORCES

December 19, 2011 No comments

Jack Conway, Realtor's Abington Office

The two Abington real estate offices of the 56-year-old Jack Conway Co. have combined forces! The consolidated office is located in the larger of the two spaces, at 204 Brockton Ave (Rte. 123). With both offices merged into one, this location will be more capable than ever of providing top-notch service to buyers and sellers of Abington real estate.

The other Abington office at 27 Brockton Ave. is being converted into a residential apartment, the rental of which is being handled by Robbie Lindo, Abington manager.

Construction of the venture is being handled by Abington builder Glen R. LaPointe, Inc.

“Now our Conway Property Management Company, a Conway Commercial office, and our Abington sales office will be under one roof – making it easier for all of us to service our customers,” said Lindo.

“Jack Conway Co. has been a fixture in the Abington sales market for more than two decades, and we look forward to many more years serving this great community,” said Chairman Jack Conway.

To find out more about Abington real estate or other South Shore homes for sale, contact Jack Conway today!

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DAVID ELLIS JOINS CONWAY COMMERCIAL TEAM

July 26, 2011 No comments

Conway Commercial, a divisiDavid Ellis Jack Conwayon of the Jack Conway Real Estate Company, recently welcomed David Ellis to its growing sales team. Ellis will work out of the Conway-Quincy office concentrating on the sale and leasing of retail, office, industrial and investment properties. He left his post as a commercial sales agent in the Plymouth area to join the Conway group in July.

“We’re excited about the major commercial developments planned for Quincy and Weymouth,” said Paul Durgin, vice-president of Conway Commercial. “Dave will help us service those and other areas of our marketplace. He has a solid background in commercial sales as well as in construction and financing. I know he’ll be a key player on our team.”

Ellis, 27, is no stranger to the world of real estate. He is the oldest son of Jay Ellis, owner of Ellis Building Corp. in Marshfield. “I worked with my father’s company building custom homes in Marshfield, Hingham and Scituate,” said the 2006 Babson College graduate. “My degree is in finance, but I decided to become a Realtor because I love the tangible aspect of real estate. As a builder, you come to appreciate that.”

Ellis is looking forward to the $1.6 billion “Street Works” urban revitalization project in downtown Quincy as well as the giant SouthField project, which is already underway in South Weymouth. “This is an exciting time for commercial real estate on the South Shore,” he said. “I’m happy to be a part of it.”

Born and raised in Marshfield, Ellis currently lives in Weymouth. He is an ambassador for the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the South Shore Young Professionals Sponsorship Committee. He also serves on the executive board of the Marshfield/Pembroke/Duxbury Business Council.

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CONWAY COMMERCIAL CONNECTION LEARNS ABOUT APPRAISALS

April 30, 2011 No comments

Shaun Fitzgerald, vice-chairman of the Town of Easton’s Board of Assessors, was the enthusiastic guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Conway Commercial Connection in Abington. Fitzgerald spoke to a group of Jack Conway Realtors about the commercial appraisal process and how to calculate a capitalization rate on income-producing property.

“The capitalization or ‘cap’ rate is the ratio between the net operating income produced by an asset and its original purchase price, or alternatively, its current market value,” said Fitzgerald. “Simply put, capitalization rates are an indirect measure of how fast an investment will pay for itself.”

Shaun Fitzgerald Speaks at Conway Meeting

Appraisor Shaun Fitzgerald Speaks at Conway Meeting

“Shaun was a great speaker and instructor,” said Tom Rudolph, director of the Abington Commercial Connection. “He gave us all a much better understanding of how to establish a cap rate, which is used in valuing commercial property.”

Tony Vacca, a broker from the Norwell-based Conway Commercial Group, was among those who attended Fitzgerald’s session. “It’s always good to hear what’s happening in this ever-changing market from an appraiser’s perspective,” said Vacca. “As an assessor for the town of Easton, Shaun had a tremendous amount of knowledge to share with us, and it applies directly to our business.”

Fitzgerald’s presentation was the latest in a series of informational meetings held at the Conway Commercial Connection on Rte. 123 in Abington, a recently established branch of the 42-office Jack Conway & Company. To speak further about commercial property appraisal contact a Conway Commercial real estate agent today!

Photo: Easton Assessor Shaun Fitzgerald (center with book) was welcomed to a Conway Commercial Connection meeting by Conway agents, from left, Steve Damon, Jay Chaisson, Tom Rudolph, Tony Vacca, Mike Petruzzo, Denis Lilla and Lou Cabana.

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CONWAY COMMERCIAL SELLS OUT CONDO COMMUNITY

February 18, 2011 No comments

Weymouth — Conway Commercial, a division of Jack Conway, Realtor, recently sold out Rockway Woods, a 19-unit luxury condominium development in Weymouth. Realtor Phil Devasto was the listing agent for all three phases of the project and marketed the new construction from groundbreaking until the last sale this month to a buyer from Milton.

The units in the 3-story townhouse-style buildings have two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, central air and 1-car garages, and were priced from $375,000 during phase I to $335,000 in phase III. Builder Bob Falconi credits DeVasto for selling out his project during a challenging economy. “Marketing luxury condos in the last few years was not easy,” said Falconi. “We had to make some price adjustments along the way, but Phil was incredibly diligent from the time he worked out of a construction trailer at our site until he brought in our last buyer. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome.”

The people who purchased homes at Rockway Woods ranged from first-timer buyers to empty nesters, according to DeVasto. “Phase III was a quick sell because we sold three homes in a row last year while the federal tax credit was in effect,” said Devasto. “When that ended, the pace slowed a bit, but we got the job done. Bob is a wonderful builder and it was a pleasure working with him.”

DeVasto is the former owner of Wilbur’s Ice Cream Shop in Scituate and the Cookery, a corporate catering firm in Norwell. He joined the Conway Commercial Group in 2006 and recently transferred to the company’s Relocation Division where he handles the sale of bank-owned properties for Freddie Mac.

Phil Devasto

To lease or sell a commercial or industrial property or development, contact Conway Commercial at 781-982-2333.

Jack Conway, Realtor, established in 1956, has 42 sales offices from the North Shore to Boston, Cape Cod and the South Coast. The company also operates New England Mortgage Partners as a joint venture with Wells Fargo.

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FIRST CONWAY NEWSLETTER IS OUT

September 23, 2010 No comments

Well, after some long time in planning we sent out our first email, interactive Jack Conway newsletter.  We are just so excited about getting this project completed and plan to use it to reach out to our past friends and customers, and our referral network throughout the country and the world.  This was a great project and I want to thank Al Becker and the folks at Boston Logic for completing it for us!

Check it out below:

Jack Conway & Company Newsletter
 September 2010
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Carol Bulman, CEO
Carol Bulman, CEO & Vice-Chairman

A Note from CEO Carol Bulman:

We are excited to announce the recent launch of the new jackconway.com.

Our “next generation” Conway Web site is a big step forward for us and our customers. If you have not yet browsed the improved site or used the new property search, we invite you to visit us online today.

Remember, if you already had a login on jackconway.com, please use the “forgot password” link to retrieve your new password.  We’re certain that you’ll find the interactive buyer and seller tools extremely helpful.

We are eager to show you how much more value our new site delivers to our Conway Country customers. Jackconway.com
is receiving thousands of visitors every day! This means that we’re marketing our listings to a larger audience than any other real estate company in the area. Internet buyers are also able to find our site more frequently through search engines and social networks.

With more than 700 agents in 42 offices, and now the leading Realtor Web site in Massachusetts, Jack Conway & Co. is more equipped to serve you than ever before.

Please feel free to contact us for any and all of your real estate needs.

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Homes of distinction require a different marketing strategy. Conway gets the attention those properties need to
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CONWAY HONORED AS “BEST OF 2010″
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The Jack Conway & Company was recently honored with two very special awards in the third annual Banker & Tradesman readers’ poll.

Conway’s Real Estate School won the top spot of Gold for “Best Educational Provider in the Residential Real Estate Category” and the real estate company earned Silver for “Best Residential Real Estate Firm.”

The poll provided B&T readers an opportunity to speak up for those providers they believe are the best through an online survey. Conway was one of those choices for The Best – the companies that won the loyalty and support of the Bay State’s financial and real estate community.

“We are truly honored to be recognized by our customers and friends with these awards,” said Conway CEO Carol Bulman. “I think it’s a reflection on the relationships we forge with each customer, and the family feel of our company.”

Click here to read more about these awards and see photos of the Banker & Tradesman’s Best of 2010 event.

CONWAY IN THE COMMUNITY

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Scituate Selectmen Chairman John Danehey, Town Administrator Patricia Vinchesi, Chairman Jack Conway, Conway-Scituate Manager Elaine Bongarzone, and CEO Carol Bulman
at a ceremony recognizing
Conway’s Community Involvement.
Scituate Honor Jack Conway & Co for<br /> Community Service

You may know Conway as your full service Realtor, but you also know us as your neighbor. Our agents are in the community, helping in many different ways. They serve on boards and committees, plan events, march in parades, fund-raise for charities and volunteer at soup kitchens, veteran’s homes and hospitals.
One of our offices in Scituate was recently honored by the town’s governing board for involvement in so many causes. Almost every agent has at least one role in the community, and many of them have more.

“We thank the Board of Selectmen for recognizing this talented group of people in our office,” said Chairman Jack Conway.
“We pledge to continue to serve in any way we can.”

To read about the latest Conway Community Involvement,
visit the Jack Conway blog.

RELOCATION & CORPORATE SERVICES
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Business is booming at Conway Relocation & Corporate Services proving that the Boston area continues to be a wonderful place to live. Although many areas of the country continue to be affected by the economic downturn, Boston is starting to show healthy signs of recovery.

Conway Relocation, members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, has experienced an increase in business of 130% in the first eight months over the same time last year.  Real estate companies around the country rely on the expertise of the Conway Relocation team to provide award-winning service to their customers and clients moving into and out of Conway Country.

If you know of anyone moving across town, across the country, or around the world, we can assist them with their real estate needs.

One call does it all, 800-283-1030  or  email Dawn Stevens.

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VACCA BROKERS LEASE DEAL FOR PORTER’S CAFE

August 5, 2010 No comments

Whitman – Conway Commercial, a division of Jack Conway & Company, Inc., recently brokered the lease of 1,441 square feet of space at 785 Bedford St. in Whitman to “Porter’s Café and Irresistible Treats,” a start-up business, owned and operated by Aruba and Gary Porter of Whitman. Conway agent Tony Vacca handled the transaction for both the lessor, Don Knox, and the lessees, the Porters, who opened their doors on July 2, offering their patrons a smorgasbord of specialty sandwiches and pastries, all freshly baked on site.

“I grew up working in my family’s bakery in Chicago,” said Aruba. “And Gary has been in the Massachusetts restaurant industry for 25 years. It has always been his dream to open his own place, and with Conway Commercial’s help we’ve done that. The entire real estate transaction was flawless and we thank Tony for everything he did. He was amazing.”

Porter’s Café, which is located in the “Dollery Shop Plaza on Rte. 18,” features such menu items as falafel wraps, pulled pork sandwiches with homemade barbecue sauce, and signature sweets ranging from four varieties of fresh baked scones to an unusual treat called “apple eggroll delight.”

Since leasing the space to the shop, Vacca, a Whitman resident, has become their No. 1 customer. “The Porters’ lunches and desserts are like nothing you’ll find anywhere else,” said Vacca. “Their homemade baklava is phenomenal. My wife and I are already loyal patrons.”

If you are considering selling or leasing a commercial property, contact Tony Vacca at 781-982-2333 or email tvacca@jackconway.com.

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From left, Gary and Aruba Porter used Conway Commercial agent’s Tony Vacca services to find space for their new venture.

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CONWAY COMMERCIAL SELLS QUINCY LANDMARK

February 22, 2008 No comments

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The Quincy Trust building as it stood in the 1930s. Conway Commercial recently brokered the sale of the property, which will be the site of the restaurant Alba’s by the spring.

Conway Commercial, a division of Jack Conway & Company recently brokered the sale of the former Quincy Trust building to CJMPK, LLC and Leo Keka, who will move his restaurant Alba’s, across the street to the new site in the spring.

The 10,000 square foot building, located at 1486 Hancock St., sold for $1.4 million. Keka is in the process of totally renovating the building including the roof-top deck.

Paul Durgin, vice president of Conway Commercial, represented the owner of the building, the Chin family, and procured the buyer. Assisting in the transaction was Joseph Chan of Conway-Quincy.

“It’s a Quincy landmark,” said Durgin. “It’s exciting to see what the new owner is doing, and the finished product should be a great asset to the community.”

Built in 1918 for $40,000, this classic granite building was originally constructed and occupied by the Quincy Trust Company. The bank left the property in the 1980s, and over the years, it has been home to various retail and restaurant operations.

Durgin, a commercial real estate broker with Conway, has 22 years of experience in brokering commercial and investment property sales.

Jack Conway Co. is celebrating its 51st anniversary as the largest independently-owned real estate company in Massachusetts. There are 41 sales offices from Boston to Cape Cod. The firm also operates its own mortgage company, Conway Financial Services.

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