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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How to Use Google My Business in Apartment Marketing

Here’s what multifamily operators need to know about this coveted tool in order to maximize their digital strategy.

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Tips for Motivating Multifamily Teams

Is keeping up your team’s spirits a heavy lift after a tough year? Maria Pietroforte, a veteran leadership coach, has some answers. Tune in now for the April episode of our Mission Success: Women in Multifamily podcast series!

How In-Migration Shielded Tampa’s Multifamily Market

Pandemic-induced relocations to smaller cities have supported Tampa’s rental market in the past year, say experts from The Multifamily Firm. Here’s what they expect now for Florida’s West Coast.

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Orlando Multifamily Report – Winter 2021

While tourism took a strong hit in 2020, Yardi Matrix expects rental rates to grow this year.

Email Subject Lines That Work in Apartment Marketing

Simple ways to make sure your emails get opened and read by prospects and current renters.

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Houston Multifamily Report – Winter 2021

Despite last year’s pandemic-induced downturn and oil price volatility, the rental segment is faring better than initially expected.

5 Safe Resident Event Ideas for Spring

Here’s what property managers can do to improve resident satisfaction while following safety measures.

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How to Keep Your Finger on the Pulse of Multifamily

Lela Cirjakovic, Waterton’s vice president of operations, reflects on the dynamics of the industry and offers solutions to property managers’ struggles in the latest episode of our Mission Success: Women in Multifamily podcast series.

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Seattle Multifamily Report – Winter 2021

Mirroring most expensive coastal markets, rates in the metro continued to drop, clocking in at -6.2 percent year-over-year.

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Richmond Multifamily on Firm Footing

Breeden Property Management Vice President Barry Tomlin highlights the strengths of the metro’s multifamily market, zeroing in on key trends and strategies.