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For the second session in a row, the Howard County Delegation is considering legislation that would increase the Howard County Commercial Construction Excise Tax.  First enacted in 2008, the construction excise tax was created to provide a dedicated funding source for road improvements needed to support development activity.

Karen Cherry Karen Cherry, who was recently elected to the CREDA Board of Directors, recognized the importance of the organization well before her 20-plus-year commercial real estate career began. Working for a computer consulting firm that engineered smart building systems, Cherry became involved with the chapter with goals to…

Pandemic protocols mean that the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate will conduct business during the 2021 session in very different ways than previous years. Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones have announced limited floor sessions, fewer witnesses at bill hearings and much of the Assembly…

Robust growth in warehouse/distribution center development and increased adoption of new warehouse types are creating opportunities for owners of vacant or underperforming retail spaces. In a year-end blog post entitled “Adapting to Change,” CREDA member Bohler listed retail-to-warehouse conversions among its top five insights from 2020.

Baltimore, MD (January 6, 2021) – Karen Cherry, Vice President of Office Leasing for The Howard Hughes Corporation, has been elected to the Board of Directors of CREDA Maryland. The local association has approximately 400 members and represents the interests of the commercial real estate industry throughout the State…

Dear CREDA members, As we close out 2020, we wanted to send you a message of thanks and appreciation. Normally this time of year we would be gathering for our annual Holiday Luncheon but 2020 holds different plans. So many aspects of the commercial real estate…

Honors highlighted by Cathy Ward receiving Lifetime Achievement Award and becoming first woman recipient in 20-year history of program Baltimore, MD (December 23, 2020) – CREDA Maryland honored seven professionals for their achievements and contributions impacting the commercial real estate industry at its bi-annual Awards of Excellence held…

24 award categories presented for innovation and achievement by regional commercial real estate development firms, affiliated companies and professionals Baltimore, MD (December 22, 2020) – CREDA Maryland honored 17 different companies and organizations and seven professionals in 24 separate categories at its bi-annual Awards of Excellence held in…

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Cathy WardFormer Senior Vice President, COPTPrincipal, Forward by Design, LLC View Cathy Ward’s Acceptance Speech A Conversation with Cathy Ward GREG MASI VOLUNTEER AWARD Kate JordanLee & Associates RISING STAR AWARD…

Reflecting on a more than 35-year real estate career dotted by multiple high-profile sales and leasing transactions, Cathy Ward chooses to credit her success in the industry with one word that she believes defines her – authenticity. This year’s recipient of the CREDA Lifetime Achievement Award explains…