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.

Brandywine Breaks Ground on $3.5B Philly Project

The firm will begin construction on the first phase, which will comprise educational facilities, research laboratories, corporate offices and more. Brandywine is partnering with Drexel University on the master-planned project.

Chris Ludeman, Global President, Capital Markets, CBRE

CBRE: Mideast CRE Spending Tops $10B

The U.S. was the top destination year-over-year as of the second quarter, with volume reaching $3.9 billion.

Sapporo, Japan

CBRE Global Investors Closes Asia Value-Added Fund

CBRE Asia Value IV and its co-investment vehicles are expected to have more than $2.5 billion in buying power. The investment team has acquired or committed $1.1 billion to five investments, primarily in logistics assets in Japan and China.

Tri-State International Office Center

Chicago Office Park Changes Hands for $75M

HFF represented Principal Real Estate Investors in the sale of the five-building property in Lincolnshire, Ill., while Bradford Allen Investment Advisors handled the deal on behalf of the buyer.

Does Internet Quality Impact Office Leasing Decisions?

When asked about selecting workspace in the next 10 years, 92 percent of respondents to a study released by Radius Global Market Research and WiredScore mentioned connectivity as an important factor, surpassing both location (89 percent) and price (88 percent).

Tower 46

M&T Bank, Natixis Co-Lead $195M NYC Office Refi

SL Green, New York City’s largest office landlord, and PGIM, the global investment management arm of Prudential Financial, purchased Tower 46 in 2014, with the help of a bridge loan from Wells Fargo.

Transwestern Tapped to Lease Houston Office Park

The complex consists of two Class A buildings and a separate amenity center. Westchase Park I and Westchase Park II can accommodate new tenants ranging from 5,000 to 140,000 square feet.

Mack-Cali Unveils $50M NJ Capital Improvement Initiative

The REIT plans to renovate building exteriors, install state-of-the-art amenities and modernize common areas throughout its portfolio of properties in Parsippany, Short Hills, Metro Park and Red Bank, N.J.

Industrial Investment to Stay Strong in 2018: RCM/SIOR Report

Based on a September survey of RCM principals and SIOR members, the report concluded that strong fundamentals, including robust leasing and rising rents, should keep the industrial investment sector on the healthy run it has had since 2011.

Daimler AG to Invest $1B in AL Mercedes-Benz Facilities

Daimler AG to Invest $1B in AL Mercedes-Benz Facility

The German automaker will produce electric SUVs under the EQ sub-brand by 2020. Plans also call for a global logistics center, an after-sales North American hub and an electric battery factory near the Tuscaloosa facility.