Veronica Grecu
Veronica Grecu is a senior creative writer and researcher for RentCafe. With more than 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, she covers a variety of topics in residential and commercial real estate, including trends and industry news. Previously, she was involved in producing content for Multi-Housing News, Commercial Property Executive and Yardi Matrix. Veronica’s academic background includes a B.A. in Applied Modern Languages and an M.A. in Advertising and PR.
King of Prussia Mall to Add 140K SF; HUD Awards $8.5 Million to Senior Housing Project
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Simon Property Group (SPG) is set to expand the retail presence at the King of Prussia Mall at 160 North Gulph Mall by adding 140,000 square feet to the shopping center’s existing layout. The newly announced […]
Brooklyn Toren Condos 80 Percent Sold; Human Rights Watch Expands Empire State Building Lease
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Recent reports issued by BFC Partners and the Corcoran Group reveal that Brooklyn’s iconic new Toren condominium tower is over 80 percent sold. The 37-story building is located at 150 Myrtle Avenue at Flatbush Avenue, right […]
Lardner’s Point Riverfront Park Adds to Philly’s Green Projects
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
In recent years, Philadelphia has become a model for its commitment to green initiatives and sustainable infrastructures. One of the city’s newest green projects is Lardner’s Point in Tacony, near the Delaware River, a decrepit site […]
Outdoor Exhibit Space Built on Vacant Lot
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Revitalization and redevelopment seem to be the magic words in Detroit! City officials, entrepreneurs, businessmen and residents alike are in a quest to regain Motown’s lost glory.
Matthew Naimi, founder and director of operations of Recycle Here!, […]
Philadelphia Media Network Moves to Market Street
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Philadelphia Media Network (PMN) is about to vacate its historic headquarters at Broad and Callowhill streets and move to the newly renovated Strawbridge & Clothier Department Store building located at 801 Market Street. The announcement was […]
$3.3 Million Tax Exempt for New Meijer Store; Urban Science Joins “Live Detroit”
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) has approved a $3.3 million tax credit that would help Grand Rapids-based hypermarket chain Meijer build a new store in Detroit. According to Detroit Free Press, Meijer could invest $33 […]
Hayward Place Joins Boston’s Multi-Family Development Wave
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Though experts say that Boston is still trapped in a sluggish economy, the multi-famlly market offers a more upbeat perspective. Most recently, New York City-based developer Millennium Partners broke ground on Hayward Place, a 15-story condominium […]
Rehab is On for Penn South, New Baptist Temple
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Housing Investment Trust (AFL-CIO HIT) will invest $134 million in the rehabilitation of Penn South, a co-op located between 8th and 9th Avenues and East 23rd […]
Pennsauken Mart Coming Back to Life As Residential Complex
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Camden County officials decided last week to change the fate of the dilapidated Pennsauken Mart site. The property, which failed to be converted into a hockey arena and convention center, will be turned into a residential […]
Mindfield Pictures Plans a Renovation for Historic Castle-Like Building
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Crain’s Detroit Business reports that local media firm Mindfield Pictures proposed a $2 million to $3 million redevelopment initiative for the historic Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) building purchased from the city for $220,000. The […]