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.

Paragon Commercial, Canyon Catalyst JV Acquires 158 KSF Retail Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

A joint venture between the Canyon Catalyst Fund and Paragon Commercial Group has made its first retail acquisition in California – the 158,156-square-foot Rancho Las Palmas shopping center in Rancho Mirage.

Soho Properties, MHP Join Hampshire Hotels to Create New Dream Hotel at Times Square

A development team comprising Soho Properties, MHP Real Estate Services and Hampshire Hotels Management has acquired 560 Seventh Ave. in Manhattan’s Times Square, which they will replace in a $300 million project with a new Dream Hotel and 20,000 square feet of luxury retail.

APRIL ISSUE: Hudson Yards Launches a Neighborhood

As the massive, $15 billion Hudson Yards development begins to take shape on Manhattan’s West Side, the commercial real estate world is taking notice.

Avison Young Opens Office in UK, Launches European Presence

Avison Young has expanded into Europe with the acquisition of NAI Haywards of London.

Constellation Hotels Buys 80% Interest for $240M in InterContinental New York Barclay

Constellation Barclay Holding U.S. has acquired an 80 percent stake in the historic 685-room InterContinental New York Barclay in Manhattan from InterContinental Hotels Group for $240 million.

Crow Holdings Capital Closes M-F Portfolio Sale

Crow Holdings Capital Partners continues making moves, this week announcing it has sold a 12-property Class A multi-family portfolio with 4,426 luxury units.

Washington REIT Buys Army Club Building in DC for $79M

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust continues repositioning its portfolio with the acquisition of The Army Navy Club Building, a Class A office building in Washington, D.C., for $79 million.

Parallel Capital Partners Teams with Zell to Buy San Diego Office Campus for $73M

Parallel Capital Partners has added to its holdings in the San Diego area with the acquisition of a three-building Class A office complex in the Sorrento Mesa submarket for $73 million.

USAA Buys 916 KSF Industrial Portfolio in California’s Central Valley

USAA Real Estate Co. has acquired two Class A modern bulk warehouse distribution properties totaling 916,035 square feet in Stockton, Calif., in a bankruptcy process.

Phase 1 of Wharf, M-U Waterfront Development in DC, Breaks Ground

Development of Phase One of the 24-acre, $2 billion The Wharf project along Washington, D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront got underway this week, eight years after it was proposed.