Maria Maruta is an Associate Editor with Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive. Maria completed a Bachelor's in Art History and a Master's in Film Studies at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Currently, she writes commercial real estate news, particularly on the office, retail, coworking and self storage sectors. You may reach her at maria.maruta@cpe-mhn.com

Exterior rendering of Block 4, a community in Alexandria, Va.

Jair Lynch Starts 2nd Phase of NoVa Project

The mixed-income redevelopment of a 1970s-built property is taking shape over three phases.

Exterior shot of the redevelopment of the historic St Lucy Church at The Lucy, as well as the vertical construction of a 24-story glass tower behind the church.

SJP Properties JV Tops Out Jersey City Community

The project includes the redevelopment of the historic St. Lucy’s Church.

Exterior shot of the office building at 1255 23rd St. NW in DC's West End.

DivcoWest JV Plans Office-to-Resi DC Conversion

The future community will include affordable units.

Aerial rendering of Meridia Brownstones II, a 200-unit development in Rahway, N.J.

Capodagli Property Receives $68M for NJ Development

The future community is the second phase of a 400-plus-unit project.

Exterior shot of The Prairie, a 204-unit multifamily community in metro St. Louis, Mo.

Exclusive: Mia Rose Holdings Sells 204 Units in St. Louis

The private individual buyer assumed a $28.5 million loan.

Exterior shot of Northpoint Crossing, a 1,925-bed student housing property in Collage Station, Texas.

Brookfield Properties JV to Land $1.4B Refi for Student Portfolio

The properties are located across 16 states and 29 markets.

Inside climate controlled storage units

Self Storage National Report – September 2026

The average advertised street rates continued to decline on a monthly basis, but at a slower pace.

Exterior shot of Village Club of Farmington Hills, a 240-unit community in Farmington Hills, Mich.

T2 Launches Property Management Platform

Its portfolio currently includes more than 850 multifamily units.

Exterior shot of the Notre Dame Apartments, a 138-unit community in Flushing, Queens.

Iris Holdings Lands $86M for Queens Affordable Portfolio

The firm acquired the collection in 2024.

Aerial shot of the Bridge Fulton development site.

Borough Pays $84M for Brooklyn Site, Plans Community

JLL Capital Markets arranged the deal.