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Get the latest news from the CREDA Maryland Community. Tradepoint Atlantic and MSC have broken ground on a new Baltimore container terminal at Sparrows Point, advancing a major port and logistics development project. Click here for more.  Greenebaum Enterprises President Michael Greenebaum was featured in an interview discussing his…

Owners of and investors in distressed office assets throughout the Mid-Atlantic are facing limited options as vacancy rates rise, interest rates remain elevated, and refinancing proves difficult if not impossible. “We are seeing increased delinquency with commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loans, and what happens next is very clear, leaving precious…

A bold vision for a derelict building, combined with expertise in structuring capital stacks with tax credits, has sparked multiple redevelopment projects in Upton. The vision began with Dr. Alvin Hathaway, CEO of Beloved Community Services Corporation, who set out to transform the former PS103 building into the Justice Thurgood…

The renaissance of downtown Baltimore City is on the right track, but local stakeholders are being encouraged to adopt a “growth mindset” to keep momentum going and alter the negative perceptions still held by many outsiders. P. David Bramble, Mohan Suntha, and Lou Kousouris were among the panelists at Bisnow’s…

Get the latest news from the CREDA Maryland Community. Continental Realty Corporation has completed an acquisition of a 14-property retail portfolio spanning seven states and encompassing more than 2 million square feet of retail space from US Properties Group, which was represented by CBRE. Click here for more.  MacKenzie…

Get the latest news from the CREDA Maryland Community. MacKenzie Management Company, LLC’s latest white paper highlights the critical June 1 compliance deadline facing property owners under Maryland’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), underscoring the need for immediate planning to avoid penalties and support long-term operational efficiency. Click here…

During the 90-day 2026 General Assembly session, the CREDA Legislative Committee reviewed more than 2,600 bills for their impact on commercial real estate. The Committee actively engaged 71 priority bills and submitted testimony at 94 bill hearings spread across eight issue areas – building and energy codes, business management, energy…

The State of Maryland is looking for a development team to create a high-density, mixed-use, transit-oriented development at the Rogers Avenue Metro Station. The proposed venture, according to commercial real estate analysis, faces both promising opportunities and big challenges. This month, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) issued a Request…

An intimate and inquisitive gathering of Developing Leaders (DLs) received career advice from industry veterans at the recent “Lessons from Leadership” event. Borrowing from experiences that have helped shape their career trajectories, Sean Doordan, Senior Executive Vice President, Acquisitions and Growth for St. John Properties and CREDA President, together with…

With the 2026 General Assembly in its final week, lawmakers are considering migratory bird protections that could impact land development, construction, and existing buildings. Committee amendments to an endangered species bill would significantly expand Maryland’s regulation of migratory birds by adding a prohibition on the “incidental take” of birds protected…