the Editors of Commercial Property Executive

Major Leadership Changes Unfold at Stiles Corp.

Stiles appointed Ken Stiles as Co-CEO, a major step forward in the company’s plan for him to take over as sole CEO next year.

Single-Tenant Volume Rebounds

Based on independent reports of properties and portfolios $2.5 million and greater. Data believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. © Real Capital Analytics, Inc. 2016.

Ken Barrett, White Lodging

Ken Barrett Joins White Lodging as Senior VP & CFO

Ken Barrett brings more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry to the Merrillville, Ind.-based company.

Andrew Cook, regional director of research, CBRE|Richmond

CBRE|Richmond Promotes New Director of Research

Meet Andrew Cook, CBRE’s first director of research for the Richmond area.

Opus Appoints New VP of Real Estate Development

Dustin Slack has joined The Opus Group as vice president of real estate development.

Valuation Education

How to spot—and challenge—unfair tax bills.

Van Buren Office Park, Herndon, Va.

Economy Watch: Office Vacancy Down in Most Markets But Up Overall

CBRE Group’s latest quarterly office market report shows that while the national vacancy rate edged up in 2016, it still remains at its lowest level since 2008.

Brian Sims, general manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Springs

JQH Appoints New General Manager in Tennessee

Brian Sims will oversee day-to-day operations of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Springs in Franklin, Tenn.

The Howard Hughes Corp. Bids Farewell to Its CFO Andrew Richardson

Howard Hughes Corp. parted ways with Andrew Richardson and will commence its search for a new candidate.

Economy Watch: Retail Market Makes Slow Progress in Q1

CBRE Group’s latest U.S. retail report reveals improved demand for retail space in the first quarter of 2016, with better-positioned shopping centers achieving the highest performance.