the Editors of Commercial Property Executive
HFF Indianapolis Recruits Industry Pro as Senior Director
Meet John Merrill, the new senior managing director of HFF’s Indianapolis office.
Economy Watch: Retail Continues Sluggish Growth
The U.S. retail sector continued to slowly improve in the first quarter of 2016, but not by much.
Simply Self Storage Appoints Dave Marzocchi as VP of Development
With 21 years of experience, David Marzocchi joins Simply Self Storage as vice president of development.
Economy Watch: Apartment Vacancies Up, Rents Still Increasing in Q1
Asking and effective rents in the first quarter of 2016 continued to grow even as more than 200,000 new apartment units have come on line in the past year.
Economy Watch: Office Market Gains Ground in Q1
The U.S. office market started 2016 off strong as demand for space continues to outpace new supply.
Yardi Matrix: Houston’s Energy Angst
After years of outperforming its peers, Houston’s energy-driven economy is being shaken by low oil prices.
Xenia Hotels Appoints Atish Shah to Executive VP, CFO and Treasurer
In his new role, Shah will oversee capital market activities, financial reporting, accounting, treasury, tax, internal audit and investor relations.
American Real Estate Recruits Veteran as COO
In his new position, James Walker will oversee the company’s operations and strategy, as well as contribute to shaping financing and investment plans.
Economy Watch: Healthcare Industry Large, Getting Larger
Healthcare occupations make up nearly 9 percent of of national employment, and are expected to grow even more as the population ages.
DCT Industrial Appoints Jay Mitchell as Senior Vice President
With over 30 years of experience under his belt, Jay Mitchell joins DCT Industrial Trust as Senior VP in Atlanta.