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 shot of self storage units with blue doors.

Self Storage National Report – April 2026

As of March, all top 30 metros saw negative movement in same-store advertised rents.

Aerial shot of Laguna Creek, a multifamily community in New Orleans, La.

Lynd Group Secures $49M for New Orleans Portfolio

The formerly distressed assets will undergo a $30 million repositioning program.

Rendering of Icon Tallahassee, a 804-bed student housing development in Tallahassee, Fla.

Park7 Kicks Off $100M Student Housing Project

The Florida development is slated for delivery in the fall of 2028.

Rendering of the outdoor amenities at Elyse Buckhead, featuring the swimming pool and a pickleball court.

Kolter Urban Breaks Ground on Luxury Atlanta Condo Tower

This is the developer’s third upscale project in the same district.

Rendering of The Waymark, a 109-unit affordable development in Washington, D.C.

NRP, Marshall Heights to Kick Off Affordable Project

The property is set to come online by the end of next year.

Exterior shot of Park Towers Apartment Homes, a 270-unit community in Chicago's Richton Park suburb.

Eastham, Bender Pay $30M for Metro Chicago Community

The deal represents the 13th acquisition completed by the joint venture.

Exterior shot of Eldridge Townhomes, a 58-townhome community in Elmhurst, Ill.

Respark, LaTerra Buy 7-Property Portfolio in Chicago

3650 Capital provided a $104 million acquisition loan.

“Go Explore” Is a Resident Retention Strategy at This Arizona Community

Property Manager Chrissy Philippi expands on why the amenity resonates with residents.

Exterior shot of 80 Broad St., a 400,000-square-foot property in Manhattan's Financial District.

Broad Street JV Lands $175M for Manhattan Conversion

The property served as an office building for almost a century.

Exterior shot of The Crossings at White Marsh, a 396-unit community in Baltimore's Perry Hall suburb.

Rose Valley Capital Buys Metro Baltimore Community

The deal brings the company’s portfolio in Maryland to six assets.