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.
$2.4M Renovation Planned for Meridian Hill Apartments; VCU Adds Student Housing Complex
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
A 52-unit residential property located at 2359-2401 Ontario Road in the Adams-Morgan neighborhood was sold this week by Ontario Partners L.L.C. for $4.2 million. According to an official statement, the Meridian Hill apartment building was acquired […]
$3M Renovation for Brooklyn’s Parkside Playground Begins
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The long-awaited renovation project of Brooklyn’s historic Parkside Ave. finally started in the presence of members of the Flatbush community and city and state officials who attended the groundbreaking ceremony. The $3 million Parkside Playground project […]
Joliet Church Goes Residential; ABA to Extend Operations on 200K SF
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The Diocese of Joliet has approved a redevelopment project proposed by Celadon Holdings. A diocese official quoted by The Herald News revealed that the Chicago-based developer plans to transform the St. Mary Carmelite Church into a […]
Toll Brothers Eye Neglected Society Hill Site for New Condos
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
A new residential development is ready to break ground on the east end of Philadelphia’s Society Hill, between Front and Second, Pine and Lombard Streets, informs PlanPhilly.com. According to the proposal submitted by the real estate […]
Wayne County Approves Plans for New High-Tech Jail, Uniroyal Environmental Cleanup
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Wayne County officials approved last week a $220 million development project that would replace three current jails with one high-tech facility. The County Commission awarded the project to a joint venture between local developer Walbridge and […]
Boston Housing Market Among Nation’s Strongest Despite Summer Foreclosure Bump
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The summer brought both good news and bad news for the Massachusetts housing market. First, the bad news: foreclosure petitions in the state rose for the second consecutive month in July, the Warren Group, a Boston-based […]
Brooklyn Goes “Green” through Strategic Programs and Sustainable Developments
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Three key Brooklyn communities enrolled in a three-year strategic program called “Brooklyn Greens” are planning several events and initiatives that would encourage young people, adults and community institutions to improve their local environment through energy-efficient actions. […]
EatWell, A-Deli Italian Expand in D.C.; New Class A Office for First Potomac
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
EatWell DC–a local restaurant management company that owns The Heights, Grillfish, Logan Tavern and the Commissary–last week announced plans to open its fifth concept restaurant, to be called The Pig. According to a press release, the […]
Federal Grant to Revitalize Woodlawn; Antheus Capital LLC Buys Regents Park Complex
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhoods, a $122 million program meant to revitalize certain neglected communities in Boston, Chicago, New Orleans, San Francisco and Seattle, has awarded $30.5 million to Chicago’s Woodlawn community.
According to […]
Philly Is Getting Ready for New Hilton Garden Inn and Other Major Developments
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
During an official event held this Tuesday Mayor Michael Nutter and city officials hinted at some major economic developments that would be announced over the next month. Though no further specific details were revealed, the Philadelphia […]