Gail Kalinoski

Kalinoski has been a contributing writer to Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News since 2010 and previously wrote for three years for Commercial Property News. Gail has been a freelance writer and editor for more than 20 years, contributing to daily websites, magazines, weekly business newspapers, market intelligence newsletters, research reports, monthly B-to-B and consumer magazines. Earlier in her career, Gail worked for Gannett Corp. as an editor and reporter for 15 years. Gail has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Pace University.

James Koman, Founder & CEO, ElmTree Funds. Image courtesy of ElmTree Funds

ElmTree Makes 6 Acquisitions for $300M

The private equity firm and fund manager added more than 2 million square feet to its portfolio with the purchase of fully leased properties across four states.

Electrification Gains Traction—Slowly

Going all-electric reduces carbon footprints, but increased costs remain a hurdle.

Cushman & Wakefield to Buy Irish Affiliate

The firm already has a 20 percent stake in the commercial property business. The acquisition involves three offices and more than 100 professionals.

400 Fairview

Pembroke Enters Seattle Office Market

Skanska and TH Real Estate sold a fully leased 349,152-square-foot, Class A building for $338.4 million in one of the largest deals in the city so far this year.

3100 Breckinridge

TerraCap Completes Upgrades, Boosts Leasing at GA Office Park

Lincoln Property Co. secured four new tenants at the 253,000-square-foot 3100 Breckinridge, increasing occupancy from 57 percent in December to 83 percent.

David deVilliers, president & COO, FRP Development and Florida Rock Properties

FRP Outlines Development Strategy Following Industrial Asset Sale

The company sold 40 warehouse properties and three land parcels to Blackstone Real Estate Partners for more than $300 million in May and is now focusing on mixed-use and value-add deals.

Brad Weiman, NKF

NKF Acquires 2 IRR Offices in Colorado and California

Brad Weiman, majority partner of the Denver and Pasadena, Calif., offices, will head up the Mountain States region, as the firm’s Valuation & Advisory practice reaches 400 employees.

Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody

Apple Hospitality Snaps Up Hampton Inn & Suites in Atlanta

With the acquisition of the 132-key property at 4565 Ashford Dunwoody Road, the REIT now owns three hotels in the city.

Barry Gosin, CEO of Newmark Knight Frank

Newmark Knight Frank to Acquire Jackson Cooksey

The deal will boost the firm’s corporate tenant advisory business, while adding 70 employees in Dallas, Houston, Austin and Denver.

1635 Market St.

Philadelphia Office Building Trio Lands $355M Refi

NKF Capital Markets worked on behalf of Nightingale Properties and Wafra Capital Partners to secure loans for 1835 Market St., 1635 Market St. and 1500 Spring Garden.