Diana Firtea is an associate editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She has been with the company for almost four years and joined the CPE-MHN team in 2022. Diana writes stories on different topics, mainly focusing on the affordable, senior, office and retail markets. You can reach out to her at diana.firtea@cpe-mhn.com.
From the Navy to the C-Suite: The Making of a Multifamily Leader
Breeden Construction’s Angie Loew speaks openly about the choices, sacrifices and uncertainty behind a career that was anything but planned.
Bonaventure CFO on Why Multifamily Distress Remains Contained—for Now
Stephen Burch discusses where refinancing risk is concentrated, how borrowers and lenders are managing maturities and what makes a debt stack resilient.
What Old-School Renter Marketing Still Works?
Older channels can still move renters through the funnel when they are specific, current and connected to the digital search journey.
Let’s Get Real: What 40 Years in Real Estate Will Teach You
Southern Land Co. Founder Tim Downey reflects on the bets that paid off, the compromises he regrets and the lessons he’s learned while growing his company.
Florida’s Updated Live Local Act Expands the Map. Will Capital Follow?
More sites may qualify for development, but financing, project economics and local execution will determine what gets built.
The Little Buenos Aires Effect: What’s Driving North Beach’s Condo Growth
New development and international demand are bringing fresh attention to this Argentine-influenced enclave. Lefferts’ Mendy Chudaitov discusses what’s fueling its evolution.
How to Choose the Right AI Tool for Multifamily Marketing
Know which platform fits the task, from drafting copy to gathering research or creating quick visuals.
Let’s Get Real: Most Major Problems Originate With People
In the first installment of our new interview series, Donald King III, co-head of Walker & Dunlop’s Capital Markets Group, talks about the wins, setbacks and leadership lessons that shaped his career.
MHN Asks: What Still Gets Built in South Florida?
BH Group’s Isaac Toledano on the tougher underwriting, site selection and partnership decisions shaping the next wave of development in the area.
Hiring and Recruitment: How Marketing Can Support HR
In multifamily, trust drives hiring. Marketing supports HR by making the process clear, credible and easy to navigate.