PARTIAL LIST OF TRANSACTIONS:

Wayland 2/15/2010 - A dental & surgical practice will occupy the entire 2nd floor and 1/2 of the 3rd floor at 241 Boston Post Road - Rt. 20. The modern 3 story building is now 100% occupied. Marlene represented the owner/builder - Jonathan Buchman in the transaction. The tenant hired George Vaill, a dental consultant to help with build-out, lease negotiations & financing for the project.

Wayland 2/15/2010 - 302 E. Commonwealth Road at Mel's Plaza has been leased to liquor store business that will be relocating into the Plaza. The well-known Mel's Commonwealth Cafe, anchor tenant, has been at the site for over 30 years. Marlene Aron represented the Lessor and was the sole broker in this transaction.

Framingham 2/7/2010 - 195 Hollis Street, a 3,200 s.f. single story bldg, has been leased. The new lessee, shall be relocating an existing business which will be expanded to provide high quality meats, a convenience store with money exchange services. Marlene Aron is the broker/owner.

Framingham 2/1/2010 - Metrowest Commercial Real Estate has moved its offices to Trolley Square at 855 Worcester Road.

Ashland 1/1/2010 - "All Together Now Consignment" will be opening at 12 W. Union Street - Rt. 135. The new store will be operated by Norma Bell, a local resident, who has been in this business for many years. Marlene Aron represented the Lessor in the 2,600 s.f. lease. Marathon Deli is the anchor tenant and there is 1,789 s.f. available within the Plaza that was last used by a Tanning Salon that recently closed.

Framingham, Southboro & Marlboro- January 2010 - Marlene Aron has sold 3 properties - 85 Edgell Road, Framingham - an Historic Antique bldg. that was used as a group home has sold for $668,000 to a religious order. A Southboro 2 family, has been sold to an investor/builder, who she represented. He will renovate the property and keep it for investment. The purchase price was $180,000. 512 Sudbury Street, Marlboro - a licensed group home, has been sold for $350,000 to a non-profit agency, who will use the property for a similar use.

Ashland 12/30/09 - Prologix, a high-tech company, will be moving into 200 Butterfield Drive - Unit B, a 2,900 s.f. modern industrial condo, at Commerce Park.  Marlene represented ICSN the current tenant who will be moving to Worcester and the Lessor, AHAB Realty Trust in the transaction.  Aron stated, " There were alot of moving parts that had to be coordinated, but this deal was a win-win situation for all three parties."  Aron has represented AHAB Realty Trust, the owner of 2 units in the complex,  for over 5 years.

Framingham 12/22/09 - Fara Khedmaty has leased 40 Concord Street, the former Beef Grill Restaurant to multi-location operator with stores in Worcester and Rhode Island, who specializes in fried chicken entrees. The 3,300 s.f. store came fully equipped and should be open for business in February 2010

Southboro MA 12/6/09 - Eric Brosler has sold a commercial bldg located at 14 Main Street, Southboro to a non-profit agency. Eric Brosler represented both parties in this transaction. The sale price was $460,000

Ashland, MA 11/16/09 - MH Painting has extended its lease at 220 Eliot Street, Marlene Aron represented the Lessor.

Dedham, MA 11/15/09 - Referred to Marlene - The Ukrainian Credit Union will be relocating its Dedham site to Westwood - Lambert's Plaza. The new location is a vibrant plaza with non-stop foot traffic.

Framingham, MA 11/14/09 - MWCRE announces the lease of 49 Loring Drive to a food distribution center tenant. The 2,642 s.f. industrial unit was offered as a sublet. MWCRE represented the tenant on the sublet and the Lessor on the term thereafter.

Ashland, MA 10/16/09 - Boost Mobile will open at 300 Eliot Street before year end. Marlene Aron represented Ash Realty in this transaction. Ledgemere Plaza is now fully leased.

Natick, MA 8/31/09 - Marlene Aron of Metrowest Commercial R.E. represented the Tenant, National Seating & Mobility, a national company that provides customized wheelchairs and adaptive seating systems for individuals who have been diagnosed with loss of mobility. The new location, a 10,200 s.f. facility, located at 8 Eerie Drive, was chosen to allow National Seating & Mobility the ability to expand having outgrown their present 5,200 s.f. location.The Landlord was represented by RW Holmes, Arthur Amadei.

Natick, MA - 6/26/09 - Eric Brosler represented Red Velour LLC in its recent acquisition of 213 West Central St. (Rt. 135) Natick, MA. Sale price - $3,400,000. The 26,000 s.f. building sited on just under 2 acres has been the home of landmark floral and gift retailer Barber Bros., a Natick institution for 63 years. The building is ideal for redevelopment, well located and in excellent condition. Red Velour LLC has enlisted MWCRE for the releasing of the project and intends to improve the property for long term investment. As the property is zoned commercial, it’s future tenancy is flexible and may include single/multi tenant retail, office or medical reuse.

Ashland, MA - 5/22/09 - A well-known area restaurant will be relocating to 12 W. Union Street, a 3 tenant plaza on Rt. 135. Marlene Aron is the sole broker in the transaction and will announce the name soon. The adjoining 2,400 s.f. is available and will benefit from lots of foot traffic. 12 W. Union is a brick-faced well-built bldg. with lower level drive-in and 2nd floor storage space available too.

Framingham, MA - 4/20/09 - Robert Aron, has leased office space at 855 Worcester Road, Trolley Square, to a psychologists group and 2,500 s.f. to a Karate Studio. 7,000 s.f. of prime retail space is now pending, leaving 4,500 s.f. available. Call for details.

Natick, MA - 3/27/09 - In an economy when there are not many retails stores opening, 42 Worcester Street, will be the new site of a high-end women's consignment store. The 3 unit plaza is anchored by Kids-to-Kids, a children's new and used clothing & accessories store. 2,800 s.f. is available for lease next to the new store.

Framingham, MA - 3/20/09 - Eric Brosler announces the sale of 335 Union Ave, a professionally zoned 2 story building that sold for $240,000 - all cash sale. The Seller's attorney - Atty. Thomas Acton, was truly a pleasure to work with !

Framingham, MA - 2/14/09 - Best Buy has extended its tenancy at 225 Arlington Street. Marlene, presenting the Lessor and David Brasington of Glickman Real Estate, representing the Lessee, were responsible for the original 9,000 s.f. industrial space lease.

Ashland, MA - 1/14/09 - Representing Helen & Jim Kosteas, 12+ years clients, Marlene was able to turn around a 2,000 s.f. lease transaction within 24 hours of the initial showing. The property located at 220 Eliot Street had loading & drive-in access. MH Painting Company & John Canty Construction will share the site.

Framingham, MA - 11/10/08 - Eric Brosler, representing the Lessor of 760 Worcester Road - Rt. 9, has leased the 4,300 s.f. freestanding building to the Fitness Group of New England. The new tenant is already open for business !

Natick, MA - 10/30/08 - Representing the Lessor, a 20 year client, Marlene Aron was the sole broker and has leased the 9,000 s.f. freestanding building at 309 Worcester Street, Rt . 9. The site has been a furniture store for over 26 years. The new tenant will be announced soon.

Holliston, MA - 10/17/08 - Marlene represented West Holliston Professional Park in the sale of the 1.5 acre lot next to 1750 Washington Street ( Rt, 16 ) to Veristat. Marlene had sold Veristat their 14,000 s.f. building located next to the land 2 years ago. The abutting parcel will serve to allow Veristat to add additional s.f. to its building.

Ashland, MA 9/28/08 - Marlene Aron has leased 200 Butterfield Drive - Unit G. The 9,965 s.f. industrial condominium offered loading and drive-in access, first class office space and 15' height. The new tenant will use the unit for manufacturing heating and cooling products.

Framingham, MA 7/31/08 - David Tognacci of Phoenix Commercial, representing REBATH and Marlene Aron, representing the Lessor of 419 Worcester Road, have renewed the current tenant, REBATH, who specializes in bathroom remodeling and renovations. The plaza is 100% full.

Ashland, MA 7/3/08 - Please read Holliston 4/18/08 below - Marlene has successfully sublet 200 Butterfield Drive to Keytech US. The complicated transaction involved several guarantees. Keytech U.S. will occupy the modern 2,900 s.f. industrial condominium in about 2 weeks. This sublet was done as part of the Holliston 11,000 s.f. lease as described below.

N. Attleboro, MA 06/15/08 - Power Engineers, a national engineering firm will open its Massachusetts location at 100 John L.Dietsch Square, located just off of Rt. 495. Marlene represented the Lessees.

Ashland, MA 06/15/08 - Marlene successfully re- leases 200 Butterfield Drive - Unit B-1 to Keytech US. The 2,900 s.f. facility was part of the transaction below and involved sere val personal guarantees to make the deal come together. Note: The transactions listed below were done by Marlene while owning and/or working at Investment Property Specialists, Inc. Marlene sold the company in 2007.

Sudbury, MA 5/10/08 - Dudley Square, an office & retail plaza has a new office tenant - Dr. Linda Reynolds. The new location will be for Introspective Healthcare. Marlene represents the Lessor and is currently marketing 2 retail spaces at the plaza.

Holliston, MA 4/18/08 - Marlene Aron was the sole broker in the 11,000 s.f. lease at 330 Hopping Brook Road in Hopping Brook Park. Computer Recycling US will consolidate their 2 existing  sites.  To put this deal together the owner of 330 Hopping Brook took over the lease payments at the tenant's Ashland facility. Marlene has been hired to sublet their Ashland 2,900 s.f. industrial condo.

Holliston, MA 4/1/08  - Marlene Aron & Jim Gordon of Gordon R.E. have leased 5,921 s.f. at 16 Everett Street to WinSupply, a company that markets renewal energy  products.

Framingham,  MA 3/2/08 - Robin Boyce, of Design Center West/Bedworx Inc. has opened a high-end design center to accommodate the overwhelming response of LeatherFurnitureStore.com at 855 Worcester Road, Trolley Square.  Marlene Aron represented Trolley Square LLC.

Framingham,  MA 2/2/08 - A lease has been signed at 50/60 Worcester Road, Rt. 9 - Venture West Plaza with Mike's Tailoring.  The new store will service Jos. A. Banks clients, as well as other clientele.  The store is relocating from Apple Hill in Natick.  Marlene Aron represented the Lessor.

Framingham, MA 1/11/08 - Marlene Aron, representing the owners of 225 Arlington Street has leased 9,200 s.f. of warehouse space.  The 38,800 s.f. industrial/warehouse.

Natick, MA 1/3/08 - Marlene Aron, representing the Seller's estate, has sold 65 Eliot Street, S. Natick - a 3 story mixed-use office / residential property that included a recently built-out dental office and a large 2 story 5 bedroom apartment.  The property is located directly from the Charles River in historic South Natick.  The selling price was $1,214,000. Financing was arranged by Lisa Yane, Vice President of Milford National Bank & Trust.  The Buyer Dr. Svetlana Novak will occupy the first floor dental suite. The letter of a co-broker stated: "Marlene Aron has an excellent market knowledge, she handled herself with great professionalism throughout the entire process. It was pleasure to work with her."

 

Last Updated March 5, 2010,

 

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