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.
Transwestern Handles Sale of Denver Flex Property
The office and warehouse development in the High Pointe Business Center was built in 2001 and is fully occupied by a diverse mix of stable, industry-leading tenants including Eaton Corp., AimLock and Beabout Brock Easley.
Rethinking Classification of World’s Cities for CRE Investments
A new report from JLL and The Business of Cities expands previous categories into 10 groups, all with common paths, challenges and imperatives.
Ashford Trust Refinances 8-Hotel Portfolio
Secured by assets across several states, the previous mortgage loan had an outstanding balance of roughly $377 million and was due to mature in 2020.
Hines Nabs Industrial Space in Tight SoCal Market
The firm intends to implement a robust improvement plan, looking to position the site as a facility for last-mile distribution or traditional manufacturing and warehouse tenants.
Forest City Ratner CEO Launches NYC Development Firm
L&L Holding Co. founders David Levinson and Robert Lapidus will share ownership with MaryAnne Gilmartin in the joint venture and assist in the sourcing, financing and implementation of major ground-up projects.
Vista Grows Silicon Valley Footprint With $113M Purchase
Cushman & Wakefield’s Northern California team marketed the property on behalf of the seller, The Carlyle Group.
Blackstone to Buy Canada’s Pure Industrial REIT for $3B
Blackstone intends to make this investment through Blackstone Property Partners for its Core+ real estate investment unit. The all-cash transaction is expected to close in the second quarter.
NYC No Longer First Global City in RE Investments
Los Angeles ranked fourth globally, according to results of the 26th annual survey of members of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate conducted in the fourth quarter of 2017.
New Urbanism’s Next Chapter
New Urbanism officially turns 25 this year, though its founders had been using its principles to design communities for years before the meeting of the movement’s first congress in 1993.
Manhattan’s New Mondrian Hotel Gets Refi
An HFF team arranged the floating-rate loan with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., on behalf of Moin Development Corp., sponsor of the 190-key luxury property. Proceeds were used to refinance the construction loan.