Global CRE Investment

The fundamentals driving the commercial real estate industry remain positive in many of the top metropolitan markets across the country, including Chicago. We are seeing strong job growth, population growth, and a ramping up of some of corporate America's top companies.

The Boston-based firm received the latest round of funding from existing investors Wavecrest Growth Partners, River Cities Capital Funds, MassMutual Ventures and Camber Creek Ventures. The same investment group, led by Wavecrest Growth Partners, provided Building Engines $26.5 million in 2016.

During CCIM Institute's annual global conference, Aeronyde's Trevor Rango opened the event by talking drone data, flying cars and other new technologies that are changing the industry paradigms.

After joining the company in August 2015, Nathalie Palladitcheff has assumed the helm of the company.

Purchased in 1992 by a private investment group, the building is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has operated as a boutique hotel and short-term rental for more than 90 years.

Leitner will succeed Ritson Ferguson as CEO of CBRE's investment management business.

Acquiring the cross border properties in an aggregate fashion was in line with the REITs growth initiative.

In her new role, Boyle will be responsible for growing the firm's asset services portfolio in the West region with a focus on client care, team engagement, developing best practices and talent recruitment.