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.
Mega Project Makes History in Nashville
OliverMcMillan and Spectrum | Emery have begun construction on Fifth + Broadway, a $430 million mixed-use development in the city’s downtown, which will include the new National Museum for African American Music.
Institutional Investors Upbeat About CRE, but Cut Commitments Anyway
A report based on the latest survey by Institutional Real Estate Inc. and Kingsley Associates indicates that U.S. players plan to commit $62 billion in commercial real estate this year.
Wanhua Picks Louisiana for $1.1B Manufacturing Facility
Immediate access to suppliers and deepwater transportation via the Mississippi River were among the factors that attracted the Chinese chemical group to the state.
HFF Secures JV Partner for DC Trophy Office
Lincoln Property Co. and Pearlmark Real Estate plan to renovate an historic bank, along with developing an adjoining office building.
What’s Ahead for CRE Investment in Eastern Europe?
A new report from Colliers sheds light on investment prospects for six key countries, including Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Romania.
Noble Capital JV Launches $250M Texas Fund
US Capital Investment Management will serve as general partner for the new real estate fund, which will focus on major areas such as Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas/Fort Worth.
Former ARC Hospitality Closes First Phase of $400M Investment
Rebranded Hospitality Investors Trust, the company has also completed a transition to self-management, having terminated its previous agreement with American Realty Capital Hospitality Advisors.
HFF’s Two-Fer in $368M NJ Office Deal
Working on behalf of Mack-Cali Realty, the firm arranged the record-breaking sale and procured financing for three of the six buildings included in the 1.1 million-square-foot disposition.
Hines, Oaktree Nab SF-Area Office Campus
Dublin Corporate Center was built between 2000 and 2001 and is reportedly one of the top assets in the submarket.
Mohegan Sun Casino Expands Expo Center
The $80 million project will transform the venue into one of the largest convention facilities in the Northeast.