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 edits in-depth stories on key trends shaping the commercial and multifamily real estate industries, coordinating a team of experienced writers. She also hosts award-winning podcast shows for both brands, including Mission Success: Women in Multifamily, NAA Insights, FTI Experts’ Hub, RICS Monitor and CREW Up.

Laura holds a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Media Management. She can be reached at📧 laura.valean@cpe-mhn.com

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In our latest podcast, NAA’s Paula Munger offers a deep dive into how the crisis is affecting NOI and expenses.

Adapting to Renters’ Latest Needs

Are developers building larger floorplans? If so, where? United Properties’ Brenda Studt answers these questions and more in the latest MHN podcast.

Trending Amenities for Content Creators

Does your apartment building feature creative spaces for this new generation of entrepreneurs? Here’s why it should.

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Twin Cities Multifamily Report – Summer 2021

Same as most Midwestern metros, Minneapolis-St. Paul has returned to sustainable levels of growth.

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Columbus Multifamily Report – Summer 2021

Central Ohio remains one of the Midwest’s most stable multifamily markets.

Battling Barriers to Affordable Housing

NHP Foundation’s Mecky Adnani makes the case for a better funding system in the latest “Mission Success: Women in Multifamily” podcast.

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Charlotte Multifamily Report – Summer 2021

The market has emerged as one of the nation’s top net winners of 2021.

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Brooklyn Multifamily Report – Summer 2021

One of the hardest-hit rental markets just one year ago, the borough is now in full recovery mode.

Are TikTok Resumes the Future of Job Hunting?

Changing the rules of the recruitment dance, one video resume at a time.

The Power of Customization in Interior Design

MCA Founder Mary Cook reveals her professional secrets in the latest episode of our “Mission Success: Women in Multifamily” podcast series.