Balazs Szekely
Balazs covers the workspace trends, tools, and strategies that help organizations make hybrid work actually work, from access and space management to keeping distributed teams connected. A journalist by training with a career spanning radio, print, and digital media, Balazs has held content roles across multiple Yardi products and teams. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as on CBS, CNBC, and more. Outside of work, Balazs is passionate about photography, winter sports, and nature, and never misses a chance to explore a new city. Drop him a line via email.
INTERNATIONAL: Skanska Sells Green Office Property in Bucharest
Green Court Bucharest A will soon change hands. The first building of the approximately 560,000 square-foot office park is currently under Skanska Property Romania’s ownership and will be transferred to Globalworth Real Estate Investments Ltd.
Colliers Transacts Sale of 13.72-Acre Class A Shopping Mall Property
The Dove Mountain Centre shopping mall changed hands recently. The Colliers International team representing the seller included Executive Vice President Mindy Korth and Vice President Kirk Kuller of the company’s Greater Phoenix arm. Paul Schloss of Bourne Advisory Services, LLC represented the buyer in the transaction.
Clermont Rental Community Completes Renovations
Precision Building Construction has recently completed the renovation of the clubhouse and other amenities at Clermont’s The Carrington at Four Corners Apartments rental property.
New Walton Communities Project Comes to the Market
The Legacy at Walton Mill, a new 55+ active adult Walton community begins pre-leasing.
Pipeline Workspaces Adds New Location in Coral Gables
The City of Coral Gables will soon welcome a high-design shared office workspace by Pipeline Workspaces. It will occupy the entire 14,000 square-foot third floor of the seven-story office complex at 95 Merrick Way and will offer private offices starting at $600 per month.
MC Companies Picks Up 319-Unit Rock Ridge Apartments in Tucson
MC Companies has recently announced the acquisition of Rock Ridge Apartments in Tucson’s Oro Valley submarket. Rebranded as The Place at Rock Ridge, the community is the seventh residential rental property in the group’s Tucson portfolio.
The Park View Hotel Rebrands as Magnuson Grand Conference Hotel
Magnuson Hotels recently announced the complete rebranding of The Park View Hotel in Winter Haven, Florida. The 174-room property will continue operations as Magnuson Grand Conference Hotel. By joining the Magnuson Hotels portfolio, the hotel will upgrade its local, regional, and national market to attract more guests.
Fortune 100 Data Center in Metro Atlanta Sold by Lincoln
A Lincoln Property Company Southeast team that included Tony Bartlett, Denton Shamburger and Chip Sipple represented Datawind LLC, the seller of a 184,553-square-foot data center in a $50 million transaction that took place this September, the group announced recently.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Grabs The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables
The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables, a 157-room upper-upscale full-service hotel on Miami’s Miracle Mile was recently acquired for $59.4 Million by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, the company announced.
Smoothie Factory Expands in Tucson, Adds 6 Juice Bars in Arizona
The Smoothie Factory Juice Bar franchise commenced a major expansion program that kicks off with the addition of seven new locations in Arizona. The first store is already under construction at the University of Arizona. The company has awarded the multi-unit development agreement to franchisee John Wilfert, of JW Health and Fitness, LLC, who also owns the existing Smoothie Factory at 1st Avenue in Tucson.