Diana Firtea

Diana Firtea is an associate editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She has been with the company for almost four years and joined the CPE-MHN team in 2022. Diana writes stories on different topics, mainly focusing on the affordable, senior, office and retail markets. You can reach out to her at diana.firtea@cpe-mhn.com.

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Chicago’s Industrial Market Records Strong Starts Amid Elevated Vacancy

Find out how this market is performing compared to its peers, according to Yardi Matrix.

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Us Construction’s Next Chapter in South Florida

President Rafael Reyes on the firm’s rebrand, its diversification into new sectors and where opportunities are emerging across the area.

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Retailers Reshape Logistics as Rent Growth Holds Firm

National industrial rates continue to climb as occupiers adapt distribution strategies to enhance delivery efficiency, according to Yardi Matrix data.

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Phoenix’s Industrial Market Still a Standout

Development, deliveries and investment activity remain elevated across the metro, according to Yardi Matrix data.

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Inside Industrial: Automation, Power & Proximity

CBRE’s John Morris joins CPE’s Diana Firtea to discuss how automation, power constraints and supply chain shifts are reshaping industrial facility requirements and investment strategy.

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A More Integrated Approach to Project Delivery

Grace Yu of Suffolk Design on aligning design and construction from day one, and building her voice in a male-dominated industry.

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Industrial Big Box Hits a Reset in Greater Philadelphia

Colliers’ Tom Golarz on shifting supply-demand dynamics, corridor-level performance and what comes next for the modern bulk market.

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Trade Turbulence Pressures Ports as Industrial Rents Climb, Vacancy Rises

Container volatility and tariff uncertainty are reshaping port dynamics and influencing the sector, according to Yardi Matrix data.

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Philadelphia’s Industrial Market Saw Strong Deliveries in 2025

While the under-construction pipeline expanded year-over-year, construction starts slowed, according to Yardi Matrix data.

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Inland Empire Saw Strong Industrial Deals in 2025

Sales and leasing activity remain key drivers of this market’s performance, according to Yardi Matrix.