Carl Cronan and Amy Sorter, GlobeSt.com's previous Southeast and Southwest editors, respectively, have gone on to pursue other opportunities. Leon, in addition to her responsibilities in the Southeast will be taking over Cronan's popular regional Commercial Grove blog. Both writers will also be regular contributors to Real Estate Forum magazine.

For more than a decade, Jennifer Duell Popovec has focused primarily on business journalism with a specialty in commercial real estate. In late 2009, Jennifer launched a new media outlet, Medical Office Today, which covers healthcare real estate. Leon has covered the commercial real estate market since 1991 and her work has appeared in a number of industry publications, most noticeably in Real Estate Forum.

"These are key markets, not only to GlobeSt.com, but also to the newly expanded coverage areas of Real Estate Forum," says John Salustri, content director for ALM's Real Estate Media Group. "Duell and Leon will be welcome additions to our expanded mission."