Laura Valean is an Executive Editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She has a 12-year background in broadcast media and joined the CPE-MHN team in 2016. Laura writes and edits in-depth stories on the hottest topics in the real estate industry, but she is also the host of award-winning podcast shows for both brands. Laura holds a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Media Management.

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Kansas City Multifamily Report – August 2022

A series of major investments indicates that the local economy is on the road to recovery.

Charlotte Multifamily Report – August 2022

Investment sales jumped during the first half as developers hit the brakes.

Gina Merritt

Helping Minority Developers Scale Up  

Affordable housing advocate Gina Merritt on increasing racial equity in development while addressing the chronic affordable housing shortage.

How to Welcome New Employees to the Team

Actions and words go hand in hand when greeting new hires. Here’s what their first day should look like.

Multifamily Investing in Today’s Changing Financial Landscape

Tune in to hear what CP Capital US’ Kristi Nootens has to say about maximizing profits in the current environment.

Orlando Multifamily Report – July 2022

Rent growth and investment continue at a steady pace in Central Florida.

Tampa Multifamily Report – July 2022

Boosted by healthy fundamentals, multifamily deals reached $3 billion in five months

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When Corporate Culture Starts With People

How do you build a strong organization that motivates employees and increases their loyalty? Executives reveal their strategies.

Why Texas Makes Sense for Manufactured Housing Investment

Three Pillar Communities Principal Daniel Weisfield on business expansion strategies in this increasingly popular sector.

What’s the Future of US Apartment Demand?

How many units will be needed to meet demand through 2035 and what does that mean for the multifamily industry? NAA’s Paula Munger reveals all the figures from the latest research.