Business Specialties

CPE Announces the 2019 Executives of the Year

Now in its 23rd year, the CPE Executive of the Year Awards program is adjudicated by a peer vote among leading executives from across the commercial real estate industry and based on accomplishments in the past year. Here’s what made the winners stand out.

Thor Equities JV Signs 205 KSF Tenant at Chicago Project

The partners broke ground on the 466,500-square-foot tower in November, with nearly $144 million in financing from The Bank of Nova Scotia.

Arbor Realty Doubles Lease at Manhattan Skyscraper

The real estate lender and investor will occupy more than 36,000 square feet at the iconic Seagram Building.

Madison Marquette CEO: ‘For Now, We Are Playing Offense’

Vince Costantini discusses the company’s investment strategy after a busy 2019 and phase 2 of its Wharf project in Washington, D.C., which is now underway.

OPI Inks 2 Boise Office Renewals

The government agencies will continue to occupy more than 150,000 square feet at the REIT’s suburban buildings for the next 10 years.

JLL Income Property Trust Buys Boston-Area Retail Center

The 160,000-square-foot asset is anchored by a Stop & Shop grocery store and is 99 percent leased.

Allianz Provides $135M for Denver-Area Industrial Assets

The firm originated nine loans on behalf of Majestic Realty Co. for a portfolio within the 1,500-acre business park in Aurora, Colo.

Plymouth Industrial Acquires 924 KSF Portfolio

The transaction included two buildings in Atlanta and three properties in Savannah, Ga., occupied by four tenants.

Dewberry Group Lands $186M Loan for Midtown Atlanta Building

H.I.G. Realty Partners and Square Mile Capital Management LLC provided the financing for the renovation and expansion of the Campanile Building.

Tarrant Parsons, Economist, RICS. Image courtesy of RICS

Podcast: The Global Markets to Watch in 2020

Insights from RICS economist Tarrant Parsons on what comes after Brexit, Asia’s top magnet for foreign capital, and other trends that will shape global real estate investment.