Scott Baltic
Scott Baltic has been a contributing editor with Commercial Property Executive since 2011 and also wrote for its predecessor, Commercial Property News. He started writing about CRE in 1988 for a group of Chicago-based publications and in 1989 became the editor of Midwest Real Estate News. After moving on from there in 1991, Baltic continued writing occasionally about real estate, for publications like the Chicago Sun-Times, National Real Estate Investor, Urban Land, Shopping Center World and Architect’s Newspaper. He earned a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and has a bachelor’s from North Park University.
Prologis Index Points to ‘Elevated Uncertainty’ for Logistics
Nationally, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought more activity to some parts of the sector while slashing activity in others, according to a new survey by industrial real estate powerhouse Prologis.
Industrial Real Estate Strong in Q1
A first-quarter report from CBRE outlines a largely reassuring picture of the U.S. logistics sector.
Kimco Realty Adds $215M to Term Loan
By upsizing its recent unsecured term loan facility to $590 million, the company has brought its immediate liquidity to more than $2.2 billion.
Equinix, GIC to Form $1B-Plus Data Center JV
The U.S. data center company and the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund strike a deal for their second mega-joint venture.
As CMBS Relief Inquiries Jump, How Much Forbearance Is Enough?
Inquiries from CMBS borrowers about coronavirus-related relief have topped $100 billion, raising doubts about the current 90-day forbearance period, Fitch Ratings reports.
MAG Capital Partners Acquires Frozen-Pie Factory
The 20-year sale-leaseback of a frozen-pie manufacturing facility in Rochester, N.Y., provides the seller/tenant with capital for its ongoing expansion.
Landmark Dividend’s $122M Landmark Acquisition
The company’s purchase of a three-building campus in Phoenix marks its expansion into the turnkey data center sphere.
LaSalle Investment Closes $681M China Logistics Fund
The closing marks the company’s first logistics vehicle in China.
Europe’s Largest Data Center Campus to Change Ownership
The deal marks the sixth new European market for Vantage Data Centers just this year.
Mapletree Investments Raises $1.8B in Equity for Latest Fund
The MUSEL Private Trust is the first U.S.-European logistics fund for the Singaporean investor and developer.