Your source for office and industrial insight across the Boston suburbs
Welcome to Boston North CRE Beat
Straight-talk insight on Greater Boston's suburban office and industrial markets — trends, deals, and what they mean for tenants, owners, and investors. Written by someone doing deals in these markets every week.
About Me:
I'm Jake Heger, a commercial real estate advisor with Lee & Associates specializing in the leasing and sale of industrial and office properties throughout Boston's northern suburbs. My goal is simple: to provide property owners, investors, and business owners with the market intelligence and local insight they need to make confident real estate decisions.
Before joining Lee & Associates, I worked for one of New England's largest commercial property owners and developers, where I gained valuable experience leasing and managing an 11 million square foot portfolio of industrial and office properties. That experience gave me a firsthand understanding of what drives successful leasing strategies, asset performance, and long-term property value—knowledge I now apply every day on behalf of my clients.
As a broker, I spend much of my time tracking market trends, analyzing lease and sale activity, touring properties, and building relationships with owners and businesses throughout the region. Whether I'm helping a landlord lease vacant space, representing a company searching for its next facility, or advising an owner on the sale of an investment property, my focus is always on delivering thoughtful guidance and creating long-term value.
I created Boston North CRE Beat to share the insights I gather every day in the field. Here you'll find market updates, notable transactions, development news, and practical commentary on the commercial real estate market across Boston's North Shore and surrounding communities.
Outside of work, I'm fortunate to call Boston's North Shore home, where my wife and I are raising our three children. When I'm not meeting with clients or touring properties, you'll usually find me spending time with my family or trying to sneak in a round of golf.
Whether you're an owner, investor, tenant, or simply interested in the local commercial real estate market, I'm glad you're here. I hope you find the content valuable, and if I can ever be a resource, I'd be happy to connect.
jheger@lee-associates.com
413-531-1815
Our Services
Tenant Representation
Looking for office or industrial space in the Boston suburbs? I represent tenants through every step of the process — from identifying the right buildings and submarkets, to negotiating lease terms, to closing the deal. My goal is simple: get you the best space, on the best terms, with the least amount of friction along the way.
Landlord Representation
For building owners, I handle leasing and marketing to keep your property competitive and your vacancy low. That includes positioning the space, identifying and qualifying prospective tenants, negotiating lease terms, and managing the process through to signing — all with an eye on long-term value, not just filling space quickly.
Investment Sales
Whether you're looking to buy or sell an office or industrial building, I help clients navigate the full transaction — from underwriting and positioning a property for sale, to identifying acquisition opportunities that fit an investor's criteria, to negotiating and closing the deal. My focus is on maximizing value for sellers and finding the right opportunities for buyers, backed by an on-the-ground understanding of the Boston suburban market.