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.

Senate Approves Increase in FHA Apartment Loans

The U.S. Senate last night passed H.R. 5872, which increases the Federal Housing Administration’s commitment authority for its multi-family insurance programs by $5 billion at a time when applications are at an unprecedented level.

Hennessy Draws on Staubach Years to Shape Cassidy Turley NY Team

In Peter Hennessy’s opinion, the new Cassidy Turley offers an unprecedented opportunity to create a disciplined, driven and measurable environment—the kind of environment that can grow, be sustainable and help its members grow, too.

Health Care REIT, Merrill Gardens to Form $817M Partnership

Health Care REIT Inc. and independent- and assisted-housing owner/operator Merrill Gardens L.L.C. announced plans for a partnership valued at $817 million, joining forces to own and operate a 38-property portfolio of independent-living, assisted-living and dementia-care communities in various coveted markets on the West Coast. Executives at both firms believe the timing is perfect–for their own strategies and to address the demands of the seniors housing market.

KeyBanc’s Michael Hawkins on REITs & the Capital Markets

Michael Hawkins, director of real estate capital markets for KeyBanc, talks about REITs and the capital markets during NAREIT’s REIT Week 2010 conference on CPE TV.

Colin Dyer: Good Recessions and Global Growth

Jones Lang LaSalle’s Colin Dyer talks about global growth and the benefits of the Staubach Co. acquisition.

Richard Green: Consumers’ Impact on Property

The USC Lusk Center’s Richard Green blogs on CPE’s From the Inside about the impact on the economy on consumers and the affect on multi-family and retail property.

RICS’ Ursula Hartenberger on Global Sustainability

CPE Radio: The RICS’ Ursula Hartenberger offers insights into results of the most recent quarterly RICS-CPE Global Sustainability Survey and the trend to date in the now year-long survey process.

Richard Green: The Financial Markets & Commercial Real Estate

The Lusk Center’s Richard Green blogs on commercial real estate and financing on CPE’s From the Inside.

Tony Thompson on Receivership, Debt & Other Investment Trends

Tony Thompson, CEO of Thompson National Properties L.L.C., discusses investment trends and his company’s current strategy on CPE TV.

New on CPE Radio: Bernard Haddigan Pre-ICSC Retail Insights

CPE Radio: Bernard Haddigan, head of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Group’s national retail group, comments on upcoming changes for retailers and retail real estate as he prepares to head to ICSC’s annual Recon convention.