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

Broker Bets on Demand for Private Office Space

In the era of social distancing, boutique-style offices with private entrances, lobbies and elevators attract tenants.

Farmer’s Fridge Startup Grows into Innovative, Budget-Friendly Office

As a rapidly growing startup, Chicago-based Farmer’s Fridge needed an office that could accommodate its continued expansion, while staying on a tight budget.

Debunked: Four Myths About CRE Auction Properties

Online commercial real estate auctions might inspire negative depictions of troubled properties, but the practice has evolved into a sophisticated and diverse sales platform that can be advantageous for participants.

Luxury Cannabis Dispensary Showcases Products like Jewelry Stores

A new cannabis dispensary offers an elevated design experience to consumers in West Hollywood.

Newer Office Buildings Will Excel in COVID-Era Market, Investor Says

The co-founder of the investment firm predicts a “flight to new,” pinpoints features tenants will be looking for in COVID-19-era workspaces and discusses other insights on the future of real estate.

The Coven’s Colorful Coworking Space Caters to an Inclusive Community

The woman-owned provider of “female forward” collaborative workspace recently opened its second location in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area following the “magic” facilitated by its first.

Industrial-to-Office Renovation Appeals to Creative and Tech Tenants

The complex is home to local tech-centric coworking company Newlab, and also includes artist and photography studios.

New Demand for Life Sciences Properties Offers Investor Opportunity

Both immediate and long-term development of lab and biotech facilities stand to benefit owners and investors of these spaces.

Healthcare Firm's New Office is a Modern, Dynamic Digital Space

As an expansion of an existing office suite, the design takes into account future changes to staff size and allows room for growth and reconfiguration.

Offices Must be ‘Community Focused’ in Telework Era, Architect Says

Like distinctive cities and neighborhoods, office environments can express a shared sense of meaning and inspire people to embrace the mission and energy of an organization.

11 Offices That Embrace Wellness, Nature and Biophilic Design

These projects incorporate biophilic elements, which have been shown to boost mental health, productivity and morale.

Design Firm's Austin Office Showcases Workplace Wellness

The 3,000-foot space puts the health of its occupants at the center of the design with large windows that allow natural light to pour into the space and provide views of the back patio, connecting employees to nature during the work day.

Boutique Hotel Converts Guest Rooms into Rentable Offices

The Industrious at Wythe Hotel spaces offer a coworking-style alternative to home for individuals or small teams that want to book workspace by the day.

Mid-Year Update: How Each CRE Sector Has Been Impacted By Coronavirus

CoStar economists discuss how the pandemic has impacted industrial, retail, multifamily and office markets, and what to look for through the rest of 2020.

Functional Office Furniture for the Coronavirus-Era Workplace

From easy retrofits for open office spaces to modular desk, workspace, and other furniture solutions, these 14 office products can mitigate the spread of germs today while becoming useful, functional installations of your office for the COVID era and beyond.

Coworking Playbook Shows How to Modify Space and Behavior

A task force of the CRE industry's largest coworking operators outlines recommendations for cleaning procedures, social distancing, spacing of furniture, changes to food and beverage offerings and more around the workplace.

Desire For Flexibility Will Define the Post-Coronavirus Workplace

Offices Will Continue To Thrive In Conjunction with Increased Telework

Industrious and Equinox Partner for Luxe New York Coworking Space

The Hudson Yards Outpost Overlooks The Vessel

How Coronavirus Will Impact Each Commercial Real Estate Sector

CoStar economists, using Oxford Economics data, have put together different forecast scenarios and potential outcomes for each CRE sector—industrial, retail, multifamily, and office.

JBG Smith's New Headquarters Fosters a Dynamic Work Environment

The Amenity-Rich Office Combines Industrial Design with Residential Interiors

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