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.
JBG Breaks Ground on DC-Area Headquarters
The 14-story building on Bethesda Avenue is slated for completion in the third quarter of 2019. The REIT will occupy the lower floors, with 200,000 square feet of office still up for grabs.
Onyx Equities Sells 2 in New Jersey
The real estate investment firm disposed of two office buildings owned with two separate partners, Russo Development and Rubenstein Partners.
Fifth Avenue Tower Lands $200M in Financing
Groundbreaking is scheduled for 2018, three years after Ceruzzi Holdings and SMI USA acquired the New York City development site for $275 million from Thor Equities.
Natixis Facilitates First “Green Bond” CMBS Deal
The firm issued the first green-specific tranche in a CMBS to refinance part of Ivanhoé Cambridge and Callahan Capital Properties’ $358.6 million acquisition loan for New York City’s 85 Broad St.
Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta Lands New Owner
Sold by Ashford Hospitality Trust, the 495-key property in Dunwoody changed hands for $89 million. The former owner had bought the hotel in 2011 as part of a $1.3 billion portfolio.
Government Properties to Acquire First Potomac in $1.4B Deal
The resulting company will have an enterprise value of $4.3 billion, with gross assets of $4.1 billion. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.
$3B Water Street Tampa Development Kicks Off This Fall
The upcoming 9 million-square-foot project will transform the downtown neighborhood, bringing new office, residential, retail, hospitality, cultural and public space over a 10-year build out.
Vornado Speeds Up JBG Smith Spin-Off
Common shares of the new REIT—which will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol JBGS—will be available starting July 18.
Monday Properties Grabs DC, SoCal Assets
The company made moves on both coasts, acquiring Spectrum Tower in Laguna Hills, Calif., and Beauregard Office Park in Alexandria, Va.
What’s Next for Emerging Tech Hubs?
Tech companies seeking new office locations should look for “hidden gems”—markets of opportunity with lower costs and a large talent pool, according to JLL’s latest report.