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.
Atlantic/Pacific Cos. Expands National Footprint with Apartment Buy in Georgia, Texas
In order to grow its portfolio in Georgia and Texas, A|P Cos. has purchased six Class A apartment communities.
Tishman Speyer Expands Footprint in Boston
Tishman Speyer expects to break ground later this year on a mixed-use development with offices and luxury condos at Pier 4 in Boston’s hot Seaport District.
Forest City Enterprises Could be REIT by 2016
Calling it a “major milestone for the future of Forest City,” Chairman Charles Ratner said the board reached a decision to make the company public.
JANUARY ISSUE: Campus Crest’s Renaissance
As 2015 begins, Campus Crest Communities Inc. has several big items on its to-do list.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Makes First Investment in San Francisco
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is making its first direct investment into San Francisco’s hot office market with the purchase of a 45 percent stake in 1455 Market St.
Transwestern Increases M-F Focus: Teams with Amstar to Build Apartments in San Antonio
A plan to build a 229-unit, Class A apartment building in San Antonio with Amstar, is part of Transwestern Development Co.’s increased focus on multi-family projects.
Senior Housing Properties to Purchase 38 Senior Living Communities
Senior Housing Properties Trust has agreed to buy 38 senior-living communities for $790 million from CNL Lifestyle Properties, including assumption of debt.
Pierce-Eislen: M-F Rent Growth Still Strong in 2015
Rent growth at multi-family properties across the United States in 2015 is expected to increase 4.5 percent for Class A and B+ assets and 5.1 percent for Class B and C assets, with some technology-heavy Western markets seeing spikes as high as 9 percent.
JEMB Leases Store at Manhattan’s Herald Center to Verizon Wireless
JEMB Realty continues leasing up its revitalized Herald Center, a 10-story retail and office property at 34th Street and Broadway, with Verizon Wireless taking 4,500 square feet for its new flagship Manhattan store.
Banyan, Oaktree JV Buys Office Portfolio from Parkway Properties
A joint venture between affiliates of Banyan Street Capital and Oaktree Capital Management bought 19 Class A office assets in six states for $237 million from Parkway Properties.