Bogdan Odagescu
Bogdan Odagescu is an executive editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. He joined CPE and MHN in 2016, as associate editor. Bogdan coordinates news writing and editing work for the two publications, among others. He has a background in English, literature, translation and cultural journalism, and holds an MA in contemporary literature and culture from Birkbeck College, University of London.
Rent Growth Moderates; Demand Persists in Boston
Due to above-trend population gains and increasing job growth, the metro ranks as one of the most stable multifamily markets in the U.S.
New Supply Keeps Rent Growth Tepid in Baltimore
Thanks to the revival of its core and the emergence of the Baltimore-Washington corridor as a strategic location, the metro’s multifamily fundamentals have stabilized.
DoubleTree Adds Hotel in Thriving NoVa Hub
Located within walking distance of Virginia’s largest shopping mall, the 168-key property is owned and managed by B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group.
PSG to Build 110 KSF Baltimore Self-Storage Facility
In a deal brokered by Savills Studley, the company acquired an 8,100-square-foot flex building. The new owner plans to redevelop it into an Extra Space Storage property.
RMF Renews Lease at Baltimore’s bwtech@UMBC
Completed in 2008, the Class A building is located within University of Maryland – Baltimore County’s campus. Savills Studley represented the national engineering firm.
Strong Development Softens Demand in Portland
As the metro’s economy continues to thrive and the area adds residents at double the national rate, there is no shortage of large multifamily projects.
North Texas, Corporate Juggernaut
Dallas-Fort Worth has 48,000 multifamily units under construction, but the metro is expected to absorb its substantial pipeline due to rapid demographic expansion.
St. John Properties Closes 100 KSF in B’More-Area Leases
The seven companies inked for space within Greenleigh at Crossroads, a phase of the 1,000-acre development Baltimore Crossroads @ 95.
Noble Buys Dual-Branded Arundel Mills Hotel
Completed in 2009 and renovated in 2015, the 289-key property is located next to Maryland’s largest upscale retail center.
New Hotel Coming to Downtown Baltimore
The historic property—which recently traded for $3 million—landed a $10 million acquisition and renovation loan. In the making since before the Recession, the project at 101 N. Charles St. is slated for completion in 2018.