WANTED - HERE ARE SOME OF THE REQUIREMENTS THAT I AM WORKING ON NOW :

CHURCHES - METROWEST - SEVERAL GROUPS ARE LOOKING TO BUY OR LEASE

LAND SITES FOR NON-PROFITS ( ANY ZONING )

METROWEST STRIP CENTER - CASH BUYER

MEDICAL SPACE - 2,500 - 5,000 SF OR LARGER FOR PURCHASE

MULTIFAMILY - METROWEST - $100,000 - $150,000 DOWNPAYMENT

20,000 - 30,000 S.F. FOR LEASE WITH 100+ PARKING SPACES

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ANNOUNCEMENTS :

 Announcement - Marlene Aron, with 28 years of experience in the commercial real estate arena, is now offering commercial real estate consulting on an hourly fee basis. This new service will include site assessment for attracting new tenants, lease negotiations for renewals/tenant retention, market analysis, marketing recommendations, opinions of value and representation for on-going transactions. Please call Marlene at 508-740-0000.

Framingham Historical Society & Museum announces a new name - Framingham History Center Please call for details 508-626-9091 or visit FRAMINGHAM HISTORY CENTER. for information and on-line donations. FHC is looking for 12 angels to donate $15K each or an item that can be sold to help raise funds and keep the doors open. If interested, please call me.

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RECENT TRANSACTIONS :

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 1/20/2010 - 85 Edgell Road has been sold to a religious entity. The property will be occupied by Church members. The selling price was $668,000. Marlene represented the Sellers.

Southboro 1/6/2010 - A recent sale of an investment 2 family property was completed for $180,000. Marlene represented the Buyer, Richard Gordon, who will renovate the property and keep it for a longterm investment.

Marlboro 1/20/2010 - 512 Sudbury Street, a licensed group home, was sold to a non-profit agency for $350,000. Marlene represented the Seller.

Ashland 12/30/09 - 33 W. Union Street ( Rt. 135 ) a 5.05 acre parcel has been leased with an option to purchase to "Idle Dog," a business that will be relocating into the new site from its Maynard location. Marlene Aron, representing the owner, Oullette Realty Trust, orchestrated a targeted marketing effort and was able to identify the highest and best use for the parcel.

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.

oSouthboro MA 12/8/09 - Marlene Aron with Flynn Auctioneers has represented the Seller is the sale of 106 Southville Road, a newly constructed 10,600 s.f. office bldg. Aron stated, " The building was about 90% finished, it attracted users who did not want to deal with completing the build-out. The building was ultimately purchased by a builder/investor, who will complete the build-out and should be able to attract tenants who will appreciate the location, next to the Southboro train station, and the high-end quality of the building." The selling price was $840,000.

Southboro MA 12/6/09 - Eric Brosler, Principal of MWCRE, 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

Natick, MA - 11/21/09 - T- Mobile, cell store is now open at 945 Worcester Road - Rt. 9 - Sunnyside Plaza.

Sudbury, MA 11/20/09 - Representing Romex Holding Real Estate, a long term client, Marlene was able to re - lease a hairsalon at the Dudley Square plaza to a well - established salon located within the area in less than a month after the site had been vacated.

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 and represented by Marlene Aron, The Ukrainian Credit Union will be relocating its Dedham site to Westwood - Lambert's Plaza. The new location is in 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.

Ashland, MA 10/20/09 - MH Painting has renewed its lease at 220 Eliot Street in the 14,000 s.f. industrial complex that is 100% leased.

Wayland, MA 9/30/09 - Representing the Lessors, Marlene Aron has leased 2,400 s.f. to a liquor store.

Framingham, MA 9/24/09 - Metrowest CRE has been hired to market the site known as the "Fabric Place" in Downtown Framingham - 2 buildings 32,500 s.f. & 2,820 s.f. on almost 2 acres with frontage on 3 street, comprise this offering. Leasing rates start at $6/s.f. NNN - Asking - $2.95M. Please call for more information.

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.

Framingham, MA 8/09 - 8/22/09 - MWCRE announces a lease at 255 Worcester Road to Get in Shape for Women, a franchise with over 25 locations. Marlene Aron has represented the owner for over 15 years.

Holliston, MA - 7/28/09 - New Englander Industrial Park will be the new location for Service Above & Beyond, a specialty foreign automobile repair shop. Marlene represented the Lessee, who was referred to her by an existing client.

Ashland, MA - 7/22/09 - Representing James & Helen Kosteas, clients for many years, Marlene has now brought their 14,000 s.f. industrial site at 220 Eliot Street to 100% occupancy. The 3,000 s.f. space has been leased for automotive fabrication.

Natick, MA - 7/10/09 - Representing the tenant, Dr. Simone Mordas, Marlene was able to locate a perfect site at 192 Worcester Road - Rt. 9. A current medical tenant will re-locate within the building opening a move-in situation with only painting & new carpeting needed. The Lessor, Gene Crowely, was a pleasure to do be business with.

Natick, MA - 6/09 - Eric Brosler has sold the former Barber Brothers site on Rt. 135 for $3.4M. Eric is representing the new owner, who is offering 10,000 - 27,000 s.f. for lease. The building is modern, sprinklered, has a cafe area all set up and is in move-in condition with abundant parking, beautifully landscaped grounds and easy access to Mass Pike, Rt. 9 and Rt. 27. The site is located between the two regional hospitals.

Ashland, MA - 5/22/09 - Marlene has leased the end unit at 12 W. Union Street to a well-known area restaurant, Marathon Deli.

Framingham, MA - 5/10/09 - Robert Aron has leased 3 spaces at Trolley Square, 855 Worcester Road. 7,000 s.f. was leased to a New York based grocer who will offer fresh fruit, vegetables, gourmet items and other organic foods, 500 s.f. was leased to 2 psychologists and 2,500 s.f. to a Karate School. One 4,500 s.f. store is available. For information click here -. Robert Aron.

Framingham, MA - 4/10/09 - Eric Brosler announces the sale of 340 Union Ave., a 2 story professionally zoned building - $520,000. The 3 story building consisted of first floor office space and (2) 2nd/3rd floor apartments. The building was purchased by a local attorney who will be moving his law firm there.

Natick, MA - 3/27/09 - In an economy when there are not too 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 2 story professionally zoned building - $240,000. Atty. Thomas Acton did an outstanding job representing the Seller.

Framingham, MA 2/14/09 - Representing the Lessor, Marlene has renewed the 9,000 s.f. lease at 225 Arlington Street with Best Buy. David Brasington of Glickman R. E. represented the Lessee.

Southboro, MA - 1/17/09 - Robert Aron, my husband, has joined Metrowest Commercial Real Estate to specialize in the Framingham area for investment property sales and land development. Robert can be reached at 508-740-7000.

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 - 11/30/08 - Representing the LESSOR, Marlene was able to negotiate the lease renewal at 419 Worcester Road - Rt. 9 with REBATH. REBATH, a multiple location retailer specializes in bathroom retrofitting and renovations. David Tognacci, of Phoenix Commercial RE, represented the LESSEE.

Natick, MA - 10/30/08 - Rt. 9, a 9,000 s.f. building at 309 Worcester has been leased to Tiles Plus More, a 17 yr. old business that will be relocating from Framingham. Marlene representing the Lessor was the sole broker in the transaction.

Holliston, MA - 10/17/08 - Marlene represented West Holliston Professional Park in the sale of 1.5 acres 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 will allow Veristat to add additional s.f. to its building. The selling price was $315,000.

Ashland, MA - 9/28/08 - 200 Butterfield Drive, Unit G, a 9.965 s.f. modern industrial condominium has been leased. Marlene represented the Lessor in this transaction.

Announcement - Metrowest Commercial Real Estate welcomes Fara Khedmaty as a broker sales associate to MWCRE. Fara has sold hundreds of businesses and brings a very diverse work history with him.

Marlborough, MA 8/22/08 - Marlene has been named exclusive broker for the most magnificent renovation seen in years ! Take a beautifully constructed 3 story Church and add an elevator, updated systems, siding & new windows and you've got an office building that your employees will love to work in ! Call for details.

Framingham, MA - Representing the Arthur M. Fitts Limited Partnership, Marlene has leased the end unit at 419 Worcester Road to Nail 2000, who will use the new space to expand its business and services that are already offered at the plaza.

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 and has no affiliation with the former company.

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 several personal guarantees to make the deal come together.

Holliston, MA 04/1/08 - As the sole broker in a complex transaction, Marlene was able to lease 11,000 s.f. to Computer Recycling US at 330 Hopping Brook Road. The Lessee had 2 sites under lease, Marlene orchestrated a deal where the new landlord paid the lease obligations of Computer Recycling's Ashland facility and Marlene was hired to sublet the 2,900 s.f. so the new landlord would be released from that obligation. The Ashland lease noted above released the Holliston landlord from the Ashland rental payments.

Holliston, MA 04/1/08 - Gordon Real Estate, representing the Lessee, Win Supply, a company that markets renewable energy products and Marlene representing the Lessor have leased 16 Everett Street. The 5,921 s.f. space had drive-in and loading access. Marlene is focused on bringing landlords quality tenants with businesses that should do well in the current economy.

Framingham,  MA 3/2/08 - Robin Boyce, of Design Center West/Bedworx Inc. will be opening 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 - 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.