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.
Design for New Washington Redskins Stadium Revealed
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has revealed the design for the future Washington Redskins stadium.
Origin Investments Completes First Closing of its Fund III
Origin Investments has completed the initial closing of its third private equity real estate fund, with a commitment of more than $55.5 million.
Second-Tier Global Cities: CRE’s New Rising Stars
JLL’s latest Investment Intensity Index reveals the rise of ‘New World Cities’ as attractive markets for global commercial real estate investment.
Lease-Accounting Changes Disruptive, but Manageable
The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s recent changes to how companies report leasing transactions will likely have some ramifications for the CRE industry.
$100M L.A. Waterfront Renovation Edges Forward
The Ratkovich Co. and Jericho Development have joined forces to completely transform the Ports O’ Call Village seaside plaza in San Pedro.
Douglas Emmett, QIA JV Shells Out $1.4B for L.A. Office Assets
Douglas Emmett joined forces with the Qatar Investment Authority to acquire a four-building office portfolio in Los Angeles at a very hefty price.
Apollo Siblings to Merge in $600M-Plus Deal
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has agreed to acquire Apollo Residential Mortgage for roughly $641 million.
Reversal of Spinoff Could be Right Move for NorthStar
A NorthStar Realty Finance special committee has retained UBS Investment Bank to explore “a potential recombination transaction” with NorthStar Asset Management Group.
Staten Island M-U Project Snags Anchor Tenant
Shared workspace provider Regus will occupy roughly 30,000 square feet of space in Staten Island’s new mixed-use development.
CBRE Joins Forces with Delos to Promote Office Wellness
CBRE Group has entered a strategic alliance with Delos to advance wellness in the built environment.