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.
Retail Properties Buys 262 KSF, M-U Property in Bronx for $134M
Retail Properties of America has spent $192 million on two properties in the New York City metropolitan area, including Fordham Place, a 262,000-square-foot Class A mixed-use asset on Fordham Road in the Bronx it purchased for $134 million.
Schorsh’s RCAP to Acquire Summit Financial Services
RCS Capital Corp. continues expanding its independent broker-dealer business by planning a nearly $50 million merger with Summit Financial Services of Florida.
Steadfast Income REIT Buys 6 Apartment Communities in Houston
Steadfast Income REIT has acquired 1,692 apartments in Houston as part of a six-property portfolio deal that closed in two phases. It is the second investment in Houston in two months and one of many the REIT has made in Texas.
Prudential RE Investments Closes $430M Property Fund V
Prudential Real Estate Investors continues to pick up acquisitions through its $430 million U.S. Property Fund V and is looking ahead to more office and multi-family investments for the fund.
PhoenixMart Global Commerce Center Breaks Ground in Arizona
Construction has begun on PhoenixMart, a $150 million, 1.7 million-square-foot global commerce center in Casa Grande, Ariz., expected to bring more than 9,000 jobs to the region.
Columbia Property Sells 4 MSF Office Portfolio to Griffin Capital
For Columbia Property Trust, the $521 million sale of an 18-property office portfolio is part of its strategy to refocus on major markets. For Griffin Capital Essential REIT, which acquired the 4 million-square-foot portfolio, it nearly doubles the REIT’s holdings.
Investcorp Acquires Office, Retail Assets Worth $250M
Investcorp, a global provider and manager of alternative investment products, continues an active year with the acquisition of office and retail assets in the greater Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and New York areas valued at $250 million.
Council Approves Plans to Build First NYC Outlet Mall, NY Wheel
Staten Island’s North Shore will become home to the world’s tallest Ferris wheel and a $260 million outlet center now that the New York City Council has approved the project expected to become an instant tourist attraction and landmark on New York Harbor and the city’s skyline.
Hines, Goldman Partner with Pontiac Land on High-Profile NYC Condo Development
Backed by $860 million in construction financing from a consortium of Asian bankers, a high-profile luxury condominium project planned for 53 W. 53rd St. next to the Museum of Modern Art, is moving forward after stalling during the recession.