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.
Five Boston Communities to Be Revitalized
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Five dense urban communities have been chosen to take part in the Great Neighborhoods program, a complex regional and community planning initiative run by the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance that aims to change the lives of […]
Office Prices Escalate as Vacancies Fall, Rents Rise
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Office prices in the Washington, D.C., area rose as a result of low vacancy rates and increased rents in the first quarter of 2011, according to Reuters. The District is also attracting global investors striving to […]
Mary Howard Health Center Expansion Completed, Newton Athletic Club Follows
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Last week the Newton Athletic Club broke ground on a $12 million expansion project. According to the plans, the size of the 6,000-square-foot fitness center will double, and new sports facilities will be added to the […]
Dilapidated Buildings in Detroit Redeveloped, Others Demolished
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The empty David Whitney building, located at 1553 Woodward Ave., might be transformed into a boutique hotel, a one-of-a-kind entity in Detroit. Though the boutique hotels movement started in London in the early 1980s and popular […]
Government Center Garage, Downtown Crossing to See New Development
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Hym Investment Group L.L.C. recently filed an approval request with the Boston Redevelopment Authority for a 2.4 million-square-foot mixed-use development at the Government Center Garage in Downtown Boston. Quoted by the Boston Herald, Hym CEO Thomas […]
Office Tower for Sale; Apple Store Revamped
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Beacon Capital Partners has announced plans to sell all or a partial stake of its office tower located in Midtown Manhattan at 1211 Sixth Ave. Beacon purchased the 2 million-square-foot building in 2006 for $1.52 billion. […]
Residential Boom, Revamped Planetarium in Chicago
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Chicago seems to be heading toward an apartment construction boom. The Chicago Sun-Times recently listed the most prominent residential communities under development in Chicago. An old office tower at 188 W. Randolph St., built in the […]
Major Redevelopment Plan for Chocolate Factory
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The Hershey School, a Pennsylvania charity founded by Milton S. Hershey and his wife, Catherine, plans to acquire the world’s largest chocolate factory and convert the site into a vibrant residential development. According to The Philadelphia […]
Is Sears Considering Relocation to Washington Area?
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Sears Holding Corp. is seeking a new corporate headquarters location, and Washington, D.C., might be on the list, according to sources quoted by The Washington Post, which said the nation’s capital is attractive because of its favorable […]
Boston Herald HQs to Be Replaced by Mixed-Use Complex
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Boston Herald owner Patrick Purcell and Newton-based National Development have put together a plan to convert the newspaper’s headquarters and printing plant into a vibrant mixed-use development that would enliven a dull part of the city […]