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
Housing Authority of New Orleans Seeks Affordable Housing Developers
The Housing Authority of New Orleans’ (HANO) first attempt to scale down its small housing asset portfolio has proven successful, receiving bids on 95 of the 115 properties put up for sale in October
Landmark Properties to Develop $50M Student Luxury Housing
There’s more luxury student housing on its way to Baton Rouge. Athens, GA-based Landmark Properties has received the East Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval, the last OK needed, to develop its $50 million luxury multifamily property near the LSU campus
FHA and Michaels Development Company Deliver 49-Unit Senior Housing in Metro Nashville
The first phase of The Franklin Housing Authority’s (FHA) portfolio redevelopment has been delivered with the grand opening of Reddick Senior Residence. The 49-unit affordable senior housing project was developed by the FHA in partnership with The Michaels Development Company and represents the housing authority’s first public-private partnership.
125-Unit Luxury High-Rise Revived; Six Flags Back on the Market
New Orleans’ booming economy and growing population has revived a project first proposed in 2005: Traçage, a $55 million luxury project set to rise in the Warehouse District, at 711 Tchoupitoulas Street.
Parkway Sheds Charlotte Office Complex for $37.5M; California REIT Buys into NC Hotel Market
Newport Beach, Calif.-based REIT MIG Real Estate has announced the purchase of Homewood Suites Charlotte Airport, operated by Raleigh-based Concord Hospitality Enterprises.
Olymbec Pays $23M for 1.8M SF Industrial Park
Olymbec USA, part of Canadian commercial and residential real estate owner and manager Olymbec, has announced the acquisition of Bellbrook, a 1.8 million square-foot industrial park located at the intersection of Brooks Road and I-55, next to the Olymbec-owned Space Center Industrial Portfolio, within the heart of the Memphis’ distribution hub.
Lend Lease Project in Singapore Nabs Bronze at MIPIM Asia
Jem, a 1 MSF mixed-use development by Lend Lease in Singapore, has yet again received accolades at the MIPIM Asia Awards, nabbing this year’s Bronze in the Best Mixed Use Development category.
Charleston Boutique Hotels Renovate and Rebrand
The Vendue Inn, a boutique hotel located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter near the city’s iconic waterfront, has announced the kick-off of a $4.8 million renovation and restructuring project.
255-Key Hyatt Place Opens in Downtown Music City
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the Hyatt Place Nashville/Downtown, the newest hotel addition to Music City’s vibrant downtown.
Massive New Orleans Auction Includes Hundreds of Apartment Units
Looking for a strip mall? A CBD condo? A fourplex? Or maybe a 344-unit apartment complex? If the answer is yes, save the date: November 21st.

