Lauren Shanesy

Deputy Managing Editor
Lauren is the Deputy Managing Editor for LoopNet, and has been writing about the real estate industry for more than eight years. Prior to joining LoopNet in 2019, she specialized in covering the residential construction, housing and multifamily industries for Multifamily Executive Magazine and Builder Magazine. She lives in Washington, D.C. Contact her at Lshanesy@costar.com.

Lauren Shanesy's Articles

CRE Close-Up: Take a Video Tour of This Office In a Renovated Printing Press

LoopNet video tour showcases how Hickok Cole’s new office makes strategic use of its layout to increase productivity and highlight its industrial features.
Floating Office in Rotterdam Rises Above Threats of Climate Change

The Global Center on Adaption’s floating, energy-positive office is built with modular materials that are designed to be reused.

This Company Fills Vacant Commercial Properties With Local Artists’ Studios

Zero Empty Spaces’ short-term lease arrangements provide affordable rents for artists and help owners find permanent tenants.

This Flooring Manufacturer’s HQ Is the Greenest Building in Its State

The energy-positive HMTX office is the first in Connecticut to achieve the Living Building Challenge for sustainability.
CRE Close-Up: How a Historic Property Became a 1.8M-Square-Foot 'Urban Village'

In this exclusive video interview, LoopNet got a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative and ambitious construction that transformed a 10-acre site in Washington, D.C.

Meet the Entrepreneur Championing Young Women to Become Hotel Investors

Tracy Prigmore’s "She Has a Deal" program teaches underwriting, a step-by-step investing roadmap, and gives participants a chance to win $50,000 in future deal equity.
5 Offices Under $15M: What You Can Buy in The State with the Highest Rent Growth

Florida markets command the highest office rent growth in the U.S., offering compelling investment opportunities for prospective owners.
One Developer’s Strategies for Successful Placemaking

Boston’s Fallon Company CEO shared his best practices for site selection, use mix and installations with optimal impact.

Business That Nurtures Local Entrepreneurs Gets New, Functional Office

The colorful, dynamic office of the Neighborhood Development Center focuses on fostering community.
The Top 10 Countries Where Individual Investors are Buying Real Estate

Offices in the U.K. are the top target for private investors in the coming year, according to Knight Frank’s 2023 Wealth Report.
Detachable Design: This Sustainable Amsterdam Building Is Meant To Be Deconstructed

A showcase in sustainability, over 90% of Matrix One’s building materials can be reused.
5 Considerations for Converting Office Buildings to Science Labs

Presenting at NeoCon, two Gensler architects offer technical parameters and criteria for a successful adaptive reuse project.
Dilapidated Detroit Auto Garage Gets Overhaul as Energy-Efficient Office

For this small business owner, a hole in the roof inspired a light-filled, one-of-a-kind workspace.
Honoring Heritage: Why This Developer Is Committed to Adaptive Reuse Schemes

Restoring heritage buildings has many challenges, but significant benefits, says one London developer.
Woman-to-Woman: Broker’s Career Advice for Succeeding in a Male-Dominated Field

Philadelphia broker Dara Ellis offers her career advice for women after 40 years working in the commercial real estate industry.

JLL Designs Its Minneapolis Office for ‘Disruptive Innovation’

The real estate firm’s recent move to the city’s RBC Gateway Building underscores CRE’s current flight-to-quality surge.

This Startup’s Lease-To-Own Model Empowers Small Businesses To Buy Their Property

Through a five-year lease partnership with Withco, business owners save a down payment to buy their property.

Inside the $500M+ Renovation That Transformed an Iconic Skyscraper into a Mixed-Use Destination

Gensler reimagined a Chicago landmark, Willis Tower, adding 300,000 square feet of retail and a public park.
5 Multifamily Properties Under $5 Million in 5 Top US Markets

These five multifamily properties for sale, in five top markets for independent investors, offer a glimpse into what’s on the market right now.

Top 10 US Markets To Buy a Multifamily Property for Less Than $20M

Ten markets that boasted high demand and rent growth over the past year, presenting worthwhile opportunities for investors in 2023.

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