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

Franklin Shopping Center Bought for $37.5M

Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust Kite Realty Group has announced the acquisition of Cool Springs Market in Franklin, Tennessee

$17M Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown Opens

After experiencing some delay, the 137-key Hampton Inn & Suites Baton Rouge Downtown is finally set to open.

W Hotel, Residences to Debut in Tel Aviv

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is bringing its W hotel brand to Israel. The company is partnering with private investment firm RFR Holding, to develop the country’s first W branded hotel.

Community College Breaks Ground on 37KSF Facility; Hyatt Place Germantown Sold for $11M

Northwest Mississippi Community College is keeping up with the Mid-South’s increase in manufacturing operations by the addition of a new Mechanical Technology Building, as part of the college’s Career-Technical facilities.

NCC to Build $60M Housing at the Port of Copenhagen

Leading construction and development company NCC has been named turn-key contractor for an approximately $60 million project in the Port of Copenhagen. The development is part of the new Nordhavnen city district.

Ramada Suites Hotel Completes Renovation, Rebrands as Holiday Inn Express

Laurus Corporation, a real estate investment and development company has announced completing the renovation of the 130-key Ramada Suites Hotel at New Orleans Airport, as well the rebranding of the property as a Holiday Inn Express.

Starwood Picks Up One Wells Fargo Center Trophy Tower

Leading private investment firm Starwood Capital Group has announced that one of its affiliates, in partnership with Mountain Lakes, New Jersey-based Vision Equities has acquired One Wells Fargo Center, one of Charlotte’s trophy office buildings.

Ashford Secures 30-Year Lease for Existing Convention Center

Self-administrated real estate investment trust Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. has announced entering, along with its joint venture partner, a series of agreements with the City of Nashville and Davidson County regarding its ownership of the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and the existing Nashville Convention Center.

SCRA Will Have Presence at 4,500-Acre Master Planned Community

SCRA is moving. The applied research corporation has announced entering a deal to buy 10 acres at Nexton, the 4,500-acres master planned community that broke ground earlier this year

Compass Acquires 56K SF Storage Facility; Medical Office Building and Retail Centers Sold

Amsdell Companies member Compass Self Storage LLC has purchased its sixth property in the Greater Memphis Area.