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.
The Fallon Co. Shells Out $25M for Charlotte Office Asset
The firm purchased the 12-story Cameron Brown Building in Charlotte’s Second Ward to serve as its regional headquarters. The Fallon Co. plans to make further investments in the growing market.
Craft Beer Company Inks Queen Anne’s County Lease
Cult Classic Brewing will occupy the former ACME Supermarket building in Chester, Md., and is expected to start operations in 2018. The property is part of the Kent Island shopping center.
Medical Company Relocates HQ From NoVa to Baltimore
The company plans to invest $6.5 million in the Pigtown headquarters and research and development facility. The firm’s new base is owned by Bernstein Management.
Overbuilding in Richmond?
With almost 20,000 units in the pipeline—more than a third of which are under construction—the metro is at risk of overbuilding. As new stock is putting a damper on growth, Yardi Matrix expects rents to rise by 3.5 percent in 2017.
NorthStar, CRL to Buy $390M London Office Asset
The eight-story trophy building located midway between Saint Paul’s Cathedral and Bank of England marks China Resources Land’s first real estate investment in Europe.
Steady San Diego
Rents were up 4.8 percent in the year ending in March, continuing to outperform the national average, Yardi Matrix data shows. And at 96.8 percent, the metro’s occupancy rate is one of the highest in the country.
Stadium Square in Baltimore Lands First Tenant
Caves Valley Partners’ $275 million redevelopment project includes 650 luxury apartments, 300,000 square feet of office and 70,000 square feet of retail space.
Potawatomi Adds $80M Tower to Milwaukee Casino
Pending city approvals, the 180,000-square-foot expansion will add 119 rooms and suites for a total of 500 keys, as well as a spa and additional meeting space.
Baltimore-Area Industrial Asset Changes Hands
The property in Elkridge last traded in 2004, when Matan Cos. acquired it for $6.7 million. The building served as the headquarters of Kane Co., which filed for bankruptcy and vacated it in 2016.
Defense Contractor Changes Base in Maryland
ELTA North America is tripling its footprint from the 7,500 square feet it occupied in Fulton, Md., less than 10 miles away from the new headquarters.