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.
City Officials Approve New Developments
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
One of the biggest real estate transactions in Boston’s history was secured last week, when the city’s Food and Drug Administration approved Vertex’s Pharmaceutical Inc.’s (Nasdaq: VRTX) treatment center for hepatitis C on Fan Pier. The […]
Office Market Booming in New York
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Boston Properties Inc. will resume construction of a 39-story office building in Midtown Manhattan. The company recently signed a 15-year lease for 180,000 square feet of office space with law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP as […]
Residential and Commercial Deals Thrive in West Loop
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Van Buren Lofts has recently started selling high-end residential units in a newly rehabbed building located at 1224 West Van Buren St. in the West Loop of Chicago. The eight-story building, which is now owned by […]
Redevelopment Plan for Quincy St.; Financial District Welcomes Gemvara
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
A plan put together by the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corp. and some local development organizations aims to revitalize the Quincy Street neighborhood over the next two or three years. The corridor between Blue Hill Avenue […]
Philly is Redevelopment Heaven
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
After several years of renovation and $150 million, the redevelopment of the former Echelon Mall in Voorhees is almost complete. The site, now known as Voorhees Town Center, was bought by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust […]
Good Times, Higher Occupancy Rates for Metro Detroit Hotels
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
With an occupancy rate of 55.8 percent, Metro Detroit hotels had a very busy April, according to a report by STR, a Tennessee-based information company that specializes in hotel research. The average occupancy rate of 54.5 […]
In Search of New Retailers in D.C.
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The first Wegmans grocery store might finally open in the District. City officials have been trying for years to attract the chain but could not provide a site large enough to accommodate the store. Now, with […]
Detroit Private-Public Riverfront Revitalization Plan Takes Shape
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
After decades of planning to transform Detroit’s downtown riverfront into an attractive site, the project is finally starting to take shape. Green spaces have been introduced in the area between Joe Louis Arena and Belle Isle, […]
Sluggish Housing Market Encourages Condo Sales
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
A report issued by The Long & Foster Market Minute reveals that the Philadelphia area real estate market reflects mixed trends in April 2011 as compared to the same month last year. The analysis shows mixed […]
Smoking Banned in Upper West Side Condo; Metro Theater Returns to Life
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
The board of a 32-story condominium on the Upper West Side has voted with an overwhelming 47 to 3 out of 68 owners to ban smoking inside the apartments. According to a recent article in The […]