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Sherwood Equities Debuts First-Ever Manhattan Ground-Up Sales Gallery
Sherwood Equities has boldly gone where no other Manhattan developer has ventured before, unveiling the first-ever, ground-up-construction, free-standing, Manhattan sales gallery.
Shopoff Group’s Uptown Newport Village Poised to Break Ground
The Shopoff Group expects to begin construction this month on a new luxury development called Uptown Newport Village in Newport Beach, Calif.
Auction.com Names David Thompson as Chief Marketing Officer
Irvine, Calif.—Auction.com, LLC, the online real estate marketplace, has named David Thompson, an expert in online sales and marketing, as its chief marketing officer. With more than 25 years of technology marketing experience at both consumer and business-to-business companies, Thompson joins Auction.com’s Belmont, Calif. office to lead branding, lead generation, product marketing, and corporate communications. “David brings a wealth of experience building global brands, leading diverse marketing teams and launching revolutionary products and services,” said Auction.com president Jake Seid. “We’re looking forward to benefitting from David’s expertise in technology marketing, and track record of success with companies ranging from start-ups…
Novare, Batson-Cook and Grubb Proceed on Charlotte’s SkyHouse Uptown
A partnership is moving forward with a 24-story luxury tower in Charlotte’s Fourth Ward neighborhood. The asset is the 11th developed under the SkyHouse brand.
Ascend Developing Apartments at Vacant Florida Trailer Park
Ascend Properties details a $32 million plan to redevelop a vacant trailer park in Wilton Manors, Fla., into a 173-unit community. The asset will fit into the local TOD corridor, and will include traffic calming measures.
Berkadia Promotes Ernie Katai to Head of Production
Horsham, PA—Berkadia Commercial Mortgage announced the promotion of Ernie Katai to executive vice president and head of production. He succeeds Karl Reinlein, who is stepping down from day-to-day production management after 17 years of service to Berkadia. Katai was formerly a senior vice president and branch manager of Berkadia’s Detroit office. In his new role, he will be responsible for the oversight of Berkadia’s national origination network, which spans more than 50 offices nationwide. Reinlein will remain with the company to work with Katai on strategic projects and role transition. Katai has over 30 years of experience in the commercial…
Susan Tjarksen Joins Kiser Group as Senior Managing Director
Chicago—Kiser Group, the mid-market commercial real estate brokerage firm based in Chicago, announced that Susan Tjarksen has joined the firm as senior managing director. She brings 30 years of industry experience to Kiser Group. In 2008, Tjarksen founded Chicago-based STAR LLC, a national real estate firm she continues to operate that specializes in receivership, asset management, debt restructuring, refinance and brokerage services. As managing partner at Aries Real Estate Development in Chicago, she consults on all areas of real estate development. Previously, she held management positions at real estate development companies in Florida and Chicago. “We are fortunate to welcome…
Taconic Investment Partners Names Peter Febo Chief Operating Officer
New York—Taconic Investment Partners has appointed Peter Febo Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Febo plays an integral role in the implementation of Taconic’s business plan, directing the company’s 85-person in-house team and communicating with all asset, development and construction managers to ensure due diligence and strategies are in place. Febo oversees residential, commercial and retail property development; construction projects and commercial and residential asset management, including Taconic Management Company, Taconic’s wholly owned property management and leasing subsidiary. He reports directly to co-CEOs Charles Bendit and Paul Pariser. The introduction of the COO position represents Taconic’s continued and strategic growth…
Ivanhoé Cambridge Invests in Quebec City Mixed-Use Development
Ivanhoé Cambridge has entered into a partnership to build Projet QB, a mixed-use complex that will feature more than 400 rental units and 200 condominiums in the Cité-Universitaire district of Quebec City.
Eastview Development Names Gregory Stepp Director of Construction
Miami—South Florida-based real estate development firm Eastview Development has named Gregory Stepp as its new director of construction. Stepp is a seasoned real estate professional with more than two decades of industry experience developing high-profile construction projects. Prior to joining Eastview, Stepp served as president of Southland Contractors Group, Inc. in Davie, Florida. He also held previous positions with WSG Development Company, Related Group, CMC Group and Turner Construction Corp. In his new role, Stepp will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight, direction and control of the development and construction of Eastview’s 399-unit Biscayne Beach luxury condominium project. Located at…