Adriana Pop

Ioana Adriana Pop is a senior associate editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She joined CPE and MHN in 2012. Connect with her on twitter: @AdrianaINews

Abigail Hopper, president & CEO of SEIA

How Can PACE Financing Boost Solar’s Growth?

At the PACENation Summit in Denver, SEIA President & CEO Abigail Hopper addressed PACE’s potential, strategies for expanding solar, tariffs and more.

Robert Lapidus, L&L Holding Co.

L&L Holding, JP Morgan Form JV to Invest $4B in NYC CRE

The new $500 million partnership will acquire and develop properties throughout the Big Apple, with a strong focus on value-add office assets in Manhattan.

Airport Industrial Park

Hawaii’s Largest Office-Industrial Park Lands $165M Financing

Working on behalf of AIPA Properties, Sonnenblick-Eichner secured the 15-year, fixed-rate loan for Airport Industrial Park, a 1.3 million-square-foot mixed-use complex in Honolulu.

Steven Fyfe, Savills

Behind the Soaring Demand for Scottish Hotels

Resilient to wider geopolitical headwinds, the Scottish hotel market is attracting an increasingly larger amount of capital, especially from the U.S. and India. The relative weakness of the pound sterling and the sharpness of yields are some of the factors behind this trend, according to Steven Fyfe, associate in the hotels team at Savills Scotland.

Demographic Shifts Pick Up Speed in Orange County

Employment gains, a moderate supply of new development and a high barrier to homeownership have bolstered strong multifamily demand in Orange County, pushing up rents and keeping occupancy over 96 percent.

Steady Growth Cultivates Building Boom in Columbus

Rents are escalating due to steady employment gains and net in-migration, driven by activity associated with Ohio State. Average rent reached $876, well below the national figure of $1,316.

Eds and Meds Spur Growth in Pittsburgh

Despite a slowly shrinking population, the city’s multifamily market remains steady, bolstered by increased hiring in recession-resistant sectors. Through May, rents rose 0.3 percent, trailing the nation’s 1.5 percent rate, Yardi Matrix data shows.

James Mead, Alexander & Baldwin

Alexander & Baldwin Welcomes New CFO

James Mead has broad experience in commercial real estate and REITs, as well as a proven track record in leading and developing strong financial teams.

Indianapolis: Full Speed Ahead

Demand for apartments continues to be strong, thanks to the locale’s relative affordability. The city’s high-quality education system and skilled workforce attract residents and employers, propelling economic growth.

Jacksonville’s Rapid Growth

A healthy employment climate, an inexpensive cost of living and mild weather are attracting jobs and new residents, creating demand for apartments and bolstering rent growth, according to Yardi Matrix.