Regions
Economy Watch: Consumer Sentiment Hits 14-Year High
Despite some uncertainty about the impact of proposed trade tariffs, U.S. consumers were more optimistic in March, according to the University of Michigan’s latest report.
Transactions: April 2018
The following is a list of transactions that were announced between February 22 and March 6, 2018.
Realty Executives International Appoint New President
Patrick van den Bossche brings 30 years of experience as a C-suite executive to the new position, having managed fast growth, start-up and next-growth companies.
How Are Driverless Cars Reshaping CRE?
Autonomous vehicles are expected to impact commercial real estate on several levels, from design to new development opportunities. Partner Engineering and Science’s Joe Derhake zeroed in on the extent of these effects.
Packard Hospitality to Renovate, Reflag IL Hotel
Springfield’s State House Inn is situated two blocks north of the Capitol and is anticipated to open for business in September.
Meridian Arranges $54M for New Pod Hotel
Clients Modus Hotels and Parkway Corp. will utilize the financing to develop Pod Philadelphia, an 11-story, 252-key micro-hotel.
Philly Sheraton Lands New Owner, Planned Makeover
The Buccini/Pollin Group acquired the 364-key property in the Old City district for almost $100 million. The Delaware-based company is set to renovate and rebrand the hotel.
Gender-Diverse Leadership Gains Ground in CRE
Companies and organizations across the country are working to make the industry more inclusive by increasing the number of women in leadership positions. Are we doing enough?
The Human Capital Balance Sheet: What CRE Executives Need to Know
By widening their perspective and stripping away legacy assumptions of how the industry workforce functions, CRE executives can begin to address the existing talent crisis in a truly meaningful way for their organizations. Here’s how.










