Suzann D. Silverman

Suzann D. Silverman is editorial director of CPE. She has covered the commercial and multifamily real estate industry since 1995, becoming editor-in-chief of Commercial Property Executive (formerly Commercial Property News) in 1998 and editorial director of both CPE and Multi-Housing News in 2016. She is also a longtime board member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, currently serving as vice president. You can reach her at suzann.silverman@cpe-mhn.com.

Deal Analysis: Washington Prime Finds “Something Special” in Glimcher

When Washington Prime Group was spun off from Simon Property Group Inc. in May, its leaders began looking for opportunities to acquire and redevelop assets that would have strong cash flow and add franchise value. They found what they sought in Glimcher Realty Trust.

Inland Set to Acquire 15-Property Retail Portfolio for $318M

Inland Real Estate Income Trust Inc. is adding 15 retail centers located across eight states to its portfolio.

Economy Watch Weekly: Retail Performance

CPE economics editor Dees Stribling offers his summary of U.S. economic performance in the week ending Sept. 12, 2014, with a focus on the retail sector.

DLA Piper Summit Special Report: Private Investors Detail New Directions, Tough Competition

Top private equity executives who spoke at DLA Piper’s 12th Real Estate Summit in Chicago last week had ample good news to share about prospects for investment, but tempered the mostly upbeat tone with notes of caution.

DDR CEO Hurwitz to Depart at End of 2015

DDR Corp. made an unexpected announcement on Friday that CEO Daniel Hurwitz will leave the shopping center REIT after his employment agreement expires at the close of 2015.

PREA Survey Shows Commercial Real Estate Growth Expected to Slow

The Pension Real Estate Association’s newly released results of its latest Consensus Forecast Survey of the U.S. commercial real estate market showed a positive outlook for 2014, although things are expected to slow down in the ensuing years.

DLA Piper Conference Special Report: Industry Leaders Detail Change, Opportunity

Rapid change, a global appetite for U.S. real estate assets and ample financing characterized the market snapshot offered by a panel of industry leaders at DLA Piper’s real estate summit in Chicago.

Economy Watch Weekly: Jobs

CPE economy writer Dees Stribling provides his summary of the week ending Sept. 4, 2014, with a focus on last month’s disappointing jobs performance.

ARC Healthcare II Grabs 12-Asset Seniors Housing Portfolio

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust II Inc. has made one of its largest purchases since its first buy in May 2013.