People

Prop C’s Impact on San Francisco Rents

Jamie Mahoney of Transwestern discusses the potential effects of the newly adopted Proposition C on the city’s office market, following the June elections. While many fear rent hikes, there are other factors to be considered.

Kidder Mathews Hires New Orange County SVPs

Michael Dorsey and Stephen Madigan both worked with Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors before joining the company. The team will be responsible for office sales and leasing transactions.

Fitness Joins the Brick-and-Mortar Vacancy Debate

Robert Cohen, CEO of Earth Treks and Planet Granite, touches on how gyms are benefiting from the experiential retail trend and the advantages of having social spaces in health clubs.

Revitalizing Buildings in Boston: Thriving on Authenticity

CBT Architects Principal & Director of Asset Strategy Haril Pandya discusses the intricate process of revitalizing buildings in Boston and reveals efficient ways of breathing new life into old buildings.

Marc Connor, CxO, Midas Hospitality

Midas Welcomes Chief Experience Officer

Marc Connor will lead the planning, marketing, branding and people development efforts of sister businesses Midas Hospitality, Midas Capital, Midas Development and MC Hotel Construction.

Q&A: Will the New Charter School Bill Impact CRE?

Joey Blakley, vice president at Foundry Commercial, discusses the controversial legislation and shares his insights on the effects this new bill might have on commercial real estate.

James Payne, senior vice president, U.S. Bank

CRE Lending in Seattle: Excellent Time to Be a Borrower

U.S. Bank Senior Vice President James Payne provides insight into the financing landscape of one of the country’s fastest-growing markets.

Cresa Selects New Principal in NYC

Barry Lewen has more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience, having previously represented big names such as New York University, Metropolitan Life Insurance and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Granite Appoints New SVP, CFO

With 25 years of experience at the company, Jigisha Desai most recently served as vice president of corporate finance & treasurer, and will succeed Laurel Krzeminski, who is set to retire.

Simon Property Appoints New EVP, CFO

Brian McDade, who most recently served as the company’s senior vice president & treasurer, will succeed Andy Juster, who is retiring on Oct. 1, 2018.