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.
Killam Buys 152-Unit Rental Property in Ottawa
Killam Properties has acquired the 152-unit Kanata Lakes Apartments II, a newly-constructed luxury rental building in Kanata, Ontario, in the outskirts of Ottawa.
Venue Apartment Community Acquired by Joint Venture
Carroll Organization has recently entered a joint venture with Bluerock Real Estate LLC to acquire Venue, a 306-unit Orlando multifamily property located on Central Florida Parkway, adjacent to John Young Parkway and State Road 528.
Norstar Wingate Community in Forest Park Sold, Awaits Repositioning
Norstar Wingate, a multifamily rental community in Forest Park, Georgia has recently sold for $3.4 million or $16,113 per unit, Franklin Street announced. AML GA 1001, LLC, a Florida investor group acquired the 211-unit property from a local investor, Jake Reid and Ricky Jones of Franklin Street represented the seller.
Downtown Dadeland Signs New Retail TenantsSigns New Retail Tenants
Downtown Dadeland has recently completed 33,000 square feet of new leases at its retail component. Five new tenants will join soon according to the new owners of the property.
Univeristy of Arizona Completes Phase One of Solar Testing Facility
Tech Parks Arizona recently celebrated the completion of Phase One of Solar Zone at the University of Arizona Tech Park. The project, a partnership between UA and Tucson Electric Power, is one of the largest multi-technology solar testing and demonstration sites in the world.
Insula Companies Grabs Two C-Fla Communities
Sarasota-based Insula Companies has recently announced two multifamily acquisitions. One of the properties is located in the Orlando Metropolitan Area in Kissimmee and the other in Lakeland, around halfway between Orlando and Tampa.
Hotel Urbano under New Ownership, HFF Represents Seller
Hotel Urbano at Brickell, a 65-key boutique hotel located on historic Brickell Avenue in Miami, Florida changed hands recently, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler announced. The hotel was offered with valuable development rights allowing for a 64-room (12,699 square feet) expansion on the site.
BrickellHouse Condo Development Complete, Units Sold Out
BrickellHouse, Newgard Development Group’s brand new$190 million, 374-unit luxury condo tower is now completely sold out and has officially received its temporary certificate of occupancy. The developers started sales in October 2011.
Ell Real Estate Team Launches Luxury Arm, Ell Exclusive Real Estate Group
Keller Williams Southern Arizona’s Ell Real Estate Team has recently established its luxury residential real estate service branch in Tucson, Ell Exclusive Real Estate Group.
Austin Creek Community near Southern Poly Sold, Converts to Student Housing
A newly formed joint venture has recently announced the acquisition of the 120-unit Austin Creek community at Southern Polytechnic State University’s campus. The partnership incorporates Chicago-based opportunistic, privately held real estate investment firm T2 Capital Management and Atlanta real estate service firm Campus Realty Advisors.