Roxana Baiceanu

Roxana Baiceanu covers real estate trends, extraordinary homes, and the latest real estate news. In her spare time she likes to read and watch TED videoclips.

Chicago Loft Office Building Commands Near-Record Price

Marcus & Millichap represented the seller of the four-story West Loop property, which traded for 13.1 million or $436 per square foot.

Sterling Bay Welcomes Chicago Director

Scott Rafferty will be in charge of consolidating and expanding the company’s relationships with investors, diversifying the portfolio and finding new opportunities for placing capital.

Marcus & Millichap Hires Manager for Montreal Office

Thierry Lessoil, who has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate investment sales and management, will help launch the brand in the Canadian city.

Missner Groups Adds Tech Tenant in Chicago Suburb

Application Software Technology will move into its new space at the Olympian Office Center once the landlord finalizes the build-out.

Transwestern Adds New SVP to Chicago Office

In her new role, Kathleen Bertrand will lead the leasing and marketing activity at the company’s office projects in the downtown area.

Wheeling Town Center Plaza. Wheeling, Ill.

Lynmark Group’s Chicagoland Retail Center Adds Tenants

Wheeling Town Center, which is slated for opening in early 2019, added two new restaurants to its roster, bringing the mall to 83 percent occupancy.

NKF Adds Member to Valuation and Advisory Team

The company named Drew Robinson, a 15-year commercial real estate veteran, senior vice president. Most recently, he served as vice president at CBRE.

Nearon Enterprises Enters Sacramento Industrial Market

Massie & Co. sold the roughly 518,000-square-foot portfolio for $34 million. The three buildings are fully leased to a long-term tenant.

NARE Expands Chicagoland Retail Portfolio

The company acquired Woodgrove Festival, a roughly 157,000-square-foot retail center in Woodridge., Ill. The asset is approximately 89 percent occupied.

Marcus & Millichap Arranges MN Industrial Deal

Sean O’Brien and John Godwin, investment specialists with the company, closed the $4.7 million deal. The asset is located in St. Paul.