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C.J. Davila C.J. Davila named Florida Green Building Coalition's third executive director TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 26, 2017) — The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state, has named C.J. Davila its new executive director. Davila replaces Suzanne B. Cook, who led the organization for over a decade. Davila takes the leadership reins as sustainable construction and green building are expected to continue to make strides in 2017. Homeowners and commercial tenants will demand energy-efficient construction and features as sustainability will be more of the norm rather than the exception going forward. Davila’s combined experience in real estate, non-profit leadership and for-profit marketing makes him a strong fit for the job, said FGBC President Jeremy Nelson. “We’re excited. I believe C.J. can take us to the next level,” Nelson said. “He has passion and a talent for getting people in the community to take the next ste...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (April 25, 2017) -- Crossman & Company, one of the Southeast’s largest retail leasing, property management and investment sales firms, has added Toys R’ Us to its impressive leasing portfolio at The LOOP in Kissimmee, Fla. Senior Leasing Associate, Katherine Rush and the Crossman & Company leasing team finalized the deal bringing the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer to the popular shopping destination at 3208 N John Young Parkway in Kissimmee, Fla. “This is a perfect addition to The LOOP family, a casual, pedestrian friendly, open air shopping center with retail, dining, and entertainment,” said Crossman & Company President John Crossman. “Toys R’ Us just will increase The LOOP’s popularity as a Kissimmee shopping destination.” The experienced Crossman & Company team continues to show the ability to connect owners and clients like The LOOP, with desired brands and retailers.  Steve Friedman with Strategic Retail Advis...

(left) Mike Cohn, Berkley Development; (right) Ron Wheeler, The Sembler Company ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg-based The Sembler Company and Atlanta-based Berkley Development have entered into a new venture, working together on developing retail projects primarily in the southeastern U.S.   Veteran developer Mike Cohn leads Berkley Development.  Cohn has extensive experience managing retail and mixed use development, having co-founded Lennar Commercial and previously served as Executive Vice President at Cousins Properties. Sembler brings more than 50 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry to the venture, with a well-known track record of quality developments throughout the southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico. The Sembler/Berkley venture will seek out retail deals complementary to Sembler’s primarily grocery-anchored and single tenant built-to-suit strategy. Sembler CEO Ron Wheeler describes the venture as extending the company’s reach: “This p...

A new survey released today by International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) shows that consumers welcome technology that provides access and ease to the shopping experience. The ICSC Retail Technology Survey reveals that consumers of all ages are seeking an integration of technology and shopping. With the right mobile and digital platforms, retailers can draw customers into their store for experience and purchasing. “Consumers are the drivers of demand, and they’ve made it clear they want more technology integrated into their shopping experience,” said Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC. “Our study shows that consumers are calling for access to more information in stores.  The retailers who innovate in this area, making the experience more efficient and the consumer better informed, will win at the register.” Access to Information Improves Experience Consumers are seeking more in-store technology to make accessing information and shopping easier and they believe that...

JOHN CROSSMAN By MIKE BONTS Editor, REAL ESTATE WIRE An eye-opening book that helps young professionals and college students reach their potential by avoiding the most dangerous life choices that can cause them to ruin their careers is now available in paperback and online Author and lecturer John Crossman, CCIM, CRX,  shares his expertise and insight based from his most requested speech, The Top 5 Ways to Get Fired and The Top 5 Ways to Keep From Being Fired. In “Career Killer/Career Builders” Crossman brings the depth of his personal and professional experience that transcends professions and lifestyles to the surface. As president of one of the largest retail leasing, management and investment sales firms in the Southeast, Crossman’s guidance and insight comes from leadership in one of the nation’s most people oriented industries  - commercial real estate. “From my personal experience on a national level, there is a need for additional training resources for th...

By MIKE BONTS Editor, REAL ESTATE WIRE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville, Fla. based general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior housing and mixed use development, has made the prestigious National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) 2017 ranking of the nation’s largest apartment contractors at No. 10. The 2017 NMHC 50 is the annual authoritative ranking of the nation’s largest apartment owners, managers, developers, general contractors and syndicators. Last year LandSouth was No. 16. Firms are ranked based on the number of units started in 2016 when LandSouth began 3,064 compared to 2,252 in 2015.           “Record renter demand continues to fuel apartment industry growth. It is an honor to be named the nation’s 10 th largest multifamily contractor. This ranking reflects the dedication and expertise of our team,” said LandSouth President/CEO James Pyle. The forces that ...

By MIKE BONTS Editor, REAL ESTATE WIRE ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- New homes month is here, and there are plenty of reasons to buy new. “Everything is new! It is hard to describe the feeling of “new.” Simply enjoy it — along with the knowledge that everything is chosen by you to fit your lifestyle and your preferences,” said Cora Johnston, president of Generation Homes. Generation Homes is building in the new Sea View community in St. Augustine Beach and premier communities along the First Coast from Ponte Vedra Beach to Hammock Beach, including Vilano Beach, Flagler Beach, Beach Haven, Anastasia Dunes, Magnolia Dunes, Marsh Creek, Sea Colony, Sea Grove, and Whispering Oaks and on coastal private lots. Working with the homeowner, designing future additions into a new home plan before it is built is a refreshing perspective on a traditional thought process. Generation Homes’ GrowHOME concept is to plan for growth and change in a home during the design phase so future additions a...