the Editors of Commercial Property Executive

Page McKee, KAST Construction

Kast Construction Expands in Tampa, Names Vice President

In his new role, Page McKee will oversee the firm’s construction activities and business expansion within the greater Tampa Bay area.

Macy’s Changes CEO in Midst of Reorganization

As Jeff Gennette assumes the president & CEO responsibilities at Macy’s, he will have to examine strategies designed to improve performance, including evaluation of many of its stores.

Travis Heinrichs, Director of Falcon Realty Advisors’ Austin Office

Travis Heinrichs, Director of Falcon’s Austin Office: It’s Not Just About Money, It’s About Improving the City

Heinrichs discusses when Falcon’s new branch will become fully operational and the latest trends in retail, restaurant and entertainment real estate.

David Varca, Managing Director for Healthcare Finance at Greystone

New Managing Director for Healthcare Finance Joins Greystone

In his new role at Greystone, David Varca will focus on providing financing for skilled nursing facilities nationwide.

Economy Watch: Pimco Predicts Stormy Times Ahead for CRE

The company’s recent report points to several factors that could lead commercial real estate prices to fall as much as 5 percent in the next year.

Hard Rock’s Flag to Fly at Posh London Hotel

The legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix once favored the property, which is expected to debut as the Hard Rock Hotel London in 2018.

Demand for Urban Apartments Crosses Demographic Lines

  In recent years, thought leaders in the multifamily sector have explained the national surge of urban high-rise apartment development in cities as a way to meet demand from one demographic group: Millennials. Now, more people are recognizing that Baby Boomers play an equally important role. The notion that older Americans are as attracted to high-rise apartment living as young people are isn’t new. Affluent empty nesters and active seniors have long driven apartment demand in places like Chicago’s downtown neighborhoods, where Golub & Company has been developing, redeveloping and managing apartments for decades. As more of the Baby Boom…

Jim Pierson, Keaton Merrell

Jim Pierson, Keaton Merrell Join Walker & Dunlop’s Phoenix Office

Two new vice presidents are joining Walker & Dunlop’s Arizona team.

Jane Blake

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Appoints New Chief HR Officer

Jane Blake brings more than 25 years of experience in human resources leadership roles, primarily in hospitality.