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

Jersey City waterfront.

JV Lands $277M for New Jersey Multifamily Project

This is the second phase of a multi-tower waterfront development.

Exterior shot of the houses at The Rosemoor, a built-to-rent community in metro Atlanta.

Canvas Residential Wraps Up Atlanta BTR Community

It’s the firm’s first foray in the metro.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony of the opening of Evergreen East after the preservation and modernization process.

WinnCos. Wraps Up $86M Affordable Housing Preservation Project

The firm began the renovation process in 2023.

Rendering of M7 Lofts, an office-to-resi project in Norwalk, Conn.

JV Buys Connecticut Office Buildings, Plans Conversion Project

Bank OZK issued a $75.5 million senior construction loan for the redevelopment.

Self storage and mini storage garage units.

Self Storage National Report – August 2026

Out of the top 30 metros, only a handful registered an increase in same-store advertised rents.

Aerial shot of the development parcel, with I-95 and retail options marked on the map.

Greystar Eyes Master-Planned Project Outside DC

A 365-unit community is part of the mix.

Exterior shot of the deck at Elion on Ocean, featuring open-air fireplaces.

Invictus Obtains $67M Refi for Boston Community

The loan retires the acquisition financing.

Aerial shot of rows of self storage units.

Self Storage National Report – July 2026

As of June, 29 of the top 30 metros tracked by Yardi Matrix saw positive movement in advertised asking rent growth.