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.

First Hilton Tri-Branded Hotel Opens in Chicago

The property includes Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place, Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place and Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place.

CenterPoint Completes Seattle Portfolio Deal

The two industrial properties are located at the gateway of the city and total approximately 342,000 square feet. They will undergo capital improvements and a rebranding.

Serendipity Labs Coming to Indianapolis

The coworking company leased 24,000 square feet in a building that is being redeveloped in Carmel, Ind., with two more locations planned for the near future.

Duke Realty to Relocate Indianapolis HQ

The 78,000-square-foot, custom-designed office building will be developed through a partnership with PK Partners and will be located in the Keystone at the Crossing submarket.

Opus Debuts Mixed-Use Project in Kansas

Working with developer Tim Barton of OPRE, the company is set to add 125,000 square feet of office and retail space to downtown Overland Park, Kan.

Faris Lee Makes New Hire

As senior managing director of capital markets, Jay Quinn will be responsible for debt and equity finance transactions across the U.S.

Detroit Becomes Chemical Bank’s New Home

The company relocated its regional headquarters to its current downtown location and is set to develop a 20-story building at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Elizabeth Street.

On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for July

This month’s listings include a distribution center in Columbus, Ohio; a vintage church in downtown Minneapolis; and a top-of-the-line office building in Little Falls, Minn.

Principle Construction Hires Director

Phil VanDuyne has more than 33 years of experience in Chicago-area commercial development, having spent most of his career as a partner at Itasca Construction Associates.

Chicago Trading Co. Expands in Windy City

CBRE represented the tenant in the 114,186-square-foot lease renewal and expansion, marking the seventh transaction closed this year at the property.