Eliza Theiss
Eliza Theiss is a senior writer reporting real estate trends in the US. Her work has been cited by CBS News, Curbed, The Los Angeles Times, and Forbes among others. With an academic background in journalism, Eliza has been covering real estate since 2012. Before joining PropertyShark, Eliza was an associate editor at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive. She has also contributed extensively to CommercialEdge. Reach her at eliza.theiss@yardi.com
LaSalle Picks Up London Student Housing for $70M
Leading global real estate investment manager LaSalle Investment Management has bought a Victoria Hall student housing property located in Wembley, paying $70 million – a net initial yield of 6.57 percent.
State Funds Community College Expansions in Metro Nashville
As part of its Drive to 55 program, the state of Tennessee will provide over $100 million in community college projects throughout the state, including $65.4 million to two Metro Nashville community colleges, announced Gov. Bill Haslam in his recent State of State address.
Beacon Partners Taking Over East Morehead Street; LP Financial Scouting the Suburbs
Charlotte-based full-service real estate company Beacon Partners has just increased its East Morehead portfolio, buying its fourth office asset on the Midtown street.
LSU College of Engineering Exceeds $100M Funding Goal, Gears Up for $350KSF Overhaul
The Louisiana State University (LSU) College of Engineering has announced the successful completion of the Breaking New Ground capital campaign, wrapping up three months ahead of schedule and 5 percent above its targeted funding goal, with $52.5 million raised from 450 individual and corporate donors.
Whole Foods Market Opens in Mid-City
Whole Foods Market, the natural and organic food retailer, expanded its New Orleans presence by opening its location on the corner of Broad and Bienville streets
Architects Convert Church, Apartment Developers Eye New Project in Downtown
The Memphis apartment market has been doing quite well recently, coming off its fourth consecutive year of positive demand, with 1,690 apartments absorbed in 2013 as well as overall rent growth of 1.5 percent
SEB Sells Singapore Office Asset for $228M; Pays $54M for Tokyo Office Building
SEB Asset Management, the real estate arm of SEB Group, has kicked off 2014 strongly with several notable transactions, especially in the Asia-Pacific commercial real estate market.
Private Sector to Take Over Nashville’s Senior Housing Assets
Metro Nashville is looking to get out of the senior housing business, giving its two senior housing facilities over to private operators in a move that would result in a third private-sector senior living community.
Kingfish Picks Up 133 KSF Kenner Office Building Near $826M Airport Expansion Site
Kingfish Development II, LLC, a real estate management and development company focused on the Gulf South office market, has announced the purchase of the former Rault Office Building in Kenner, La. for an undisclosed sum.
Investors Add New Charlotte Apartment Projects Amid Rising Rents
Spectrum Properties is kicking off construction on its newest Charlotte project, a 177-unit luxury apartment complex in Uptown.