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.

What the Prologis-Duke Deal Means for CRE

Experts size up the impact of the $26 billion marriage of two industrial REITs.

$1.25B Battery Gigafactory Set to Rise Near Phoenix

KORE Power’s facility doubled in size during its planning stages.

GI Partners has acquired a majority interest in a life science, data center and creative office asset in Boston’s Seaport from Related Fund Management.

GI Partners Buys Life Science Building in Boston’s Seaport District

Related Fund Management will retain a minority interest in the property.

SL Green Pockets $101M for NYC Asset

Manhattan’s largest office landlord lands another major deal.

Clayco affiliate CRG has closed its U.S. Logistics Fund II at $300 million, with plans to deliver $1.5 billion of warehouse and distribution facilities across the U.S.

CRG Closes $300M Industrial Real Estate Fund

Outreach to diverse, traditionally underrepresented investor groups was a key part of the strategy.

In a $228 million deal, Post Brothers acquired Universal North and South, two Class B office buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

JBG SMITH Advances Shift With $228M DC Deal

The REIT is refocusing its office footprint on the signature National Landing project.

CRE’s Outsize Role in Decarbonizing Cities

A new report from JLL says the onus for much of the needed work will fall on the CRE industry.

Legal & General Capital Enters US With $500M Investment

In a partnership with Ancora, the U.K.-based firm will target life science and technology assets across the country.

Hines has begun construction on Tampa Commerce Center, a Class A industrial park in Tampa, Fla.

Hines Breaks Ground on 1st Tampa Industrial Project

Phase one will consist of two buildings that will be developed simultaneously.

JLL represented owners Guy Sharon and Yoav Merary in the office lease with Evolution Research Group.

Four 700 Inks Full-Building Office Lease in Miami

JLL represented owners Guy Sharon and Yoav Merary in the transaction.