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.
REIT Buys Toronto Self Storage Facility
An affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT purchased a recently completed, 735-unit asset located 3 miles from downtown Toronto.
Coworking Creates Turmoil Across the Pond
A new report from Avison Young outlines how the rise of flex office space in the U.K. is challenging landlords to find effective strategies in a changing market.
LaSalle Arranges $220M in Loans for Blackstone
The three mezzanine loans were used to refinance European portfolios of last-mile logistics and other industrial assets, comprising more than 250 properties.
Kempinski Hotels, 12.18 Group Launch Luxury Brand
For its part in 7Pines Kempinski, 12.18. Group is investing $552 million toward 20 planned hotels and resorts.
London Still the Star of Euro Cities
Despite looming Brexit clouds, the metro’s services sector helped earn London the top spot in LaSalle Investment Management’s ranking of European cities’ economic growth prospects.
Global Medical REIT Amends Its Credit Facility
On execution of the revision, the credit consisted of a $200 million capacity revolver, a $300 million term loan and a $150 million accordion.
Q&A: An Under-the-Radar Look Beyond Late-Cycle Plays
DLA Piper’s John Sullivan ties together key points from the law firm’s 15th Global Real Estate Summit in Chicago.
Future Prospects: Healthier Buildings, Futuristic Transport
Health-promoting buildings, cars that drive themselves and cars that fly: Check out the next generation of CRE disruptors discussed at this year’s DLA Piper Global Summit.
Staying Disciplined, Hedging Risk in Tomorrow’s CRE Financing World
Where is lending headed? Executives from Citigroup, TPG, Goldman Sachs and Blackstone tackled that crucial question at the latest DLA Piper Global Summit.
Today’s Wall of Capital: Where to Deploy and Why
At the DLA Piper Global Summit, executives from Harrison Street Capital, AEW Capital Management and other top investors share insights into late-cycle opportunities.