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

Technip Lands FEED Contract for Potential $700M Plant Expansion

Technip, a global project management, engineering and construction firm targeting the energy industry, has announced it was awarded the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract by The Mosaic Group for a new ammonia plant under consideration by Mosaic.

Regency Buys Interest in Philips Place; 476-Unit Apartment Community Sold in $95M Portfolio

Regency Centers Corporation ended December like most of us: on a shopping spree. Regency, a national owner, operator, and developer of grocery-anchored and community shopping centers acquired four shopping centers in the last month of November, at a total purchase price of $188.5 million.

Crescent Resources Announces $36M Student Housing Project

Charlotte-based real estate development company Crescent Resources has announced Circle University City, a 546-bed student housing project near the University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte campus. onstruction one the $36 million is set to start by December 23rd.

Starhill Closes on Australian Hotel Portfolio Purchase for A$415M

Starhill, a listed Malaysian REIT, has closed on an A$415 million acquisition of three premier Australian hotel properties: Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, Brisbane Marriott Hotel and Melbourne Marriott Hotel.

Greater New Orleans Retail Market Heats Up

One of the most important news to come out of the Big Easy this week was, as many real estate related news are in New Orleans, Katrina-related. More than seven years after the storm, the damage it caused is still quite visible in many areas.

$4.7M Affordable Housing Property Opens in Downtown Baton Rouge

With people moving back into downtown areas nationwide, Baton Rouge also jumps on the downtown living bandwagon. But in true Louisiana fashion, the state capital ups the ante by offering affordable downtown housing for those looking to not only work and play downtown, but also live.

40-acre Redevelopment Project in North Charleston to Include Senior Housing

40 acres of land in North Charleston are set for a massive redevelopment, as the City of North Charleston and Chicora Gardens LLC are to enter a $9.2 million purchase agreement for the land, announced the City of North Charleston.The developer will conduct due diligence and present a master plan before the North Charleston Planning and Zoning Department.

LDG Development Opens $24M Affordable Apartment Community

Baton Rouge has gained yet another apartment community: Mallard Crossing, a 192-unit affordable housing complex on Greenwell Spring Road.

132-Key Hotel Indigo New Orleans Garden District Opens

Hotel Indigo, the first global boutique hotel brand has announced opening its two newest locations: Hotel Indigo London Kensington-Earl’s Court and Hotel Indigo New Orleans Garden District, thus passing the 50th property milestone.

$34M Medical Facility Expansion Completed; Cole Corporate Purchases $42M Office Building

The Catawba Valley Medical Center has announced the dedication of the new Pavilion at Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Hickory, NC, marking the completion of a $34 million project.