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
Mission Success: The Evolution of the American Dream
Korman Communities’ Lea Anne Welsh on why renting by choice is rising across all age groups in this podcast with MHN’s Laura Valean.
NAA Insights: What Will Shape Multifamily in 2026?
Housing economist George Ratiu breaks down the trends that will impact the sector’s performance in this podcast hosted by MHN’s Laura Valean.
Mission Success: Meet Post Brothers’ Quarterback
MHN’s Laura Valean talks with Jackie Kluger about fearless leadership, billion-dollar deals and the mindset that keeps her moving forward.
Mission Success: The Barrier for Women in Proptech Isn’t Capability—It’s Access
Alfred’s Jessica Beck speaks with MHN’s Laura Valean on how greater financial backing and opportunity can boost women’s leadership in multifamily tech.
NAA Insights: Multifamily Metrics That Matter Now
NAA’s George Ratiu takes the pulse of what’s driving today’s market in this podcast episode hosted by MHN’s Laura Valean.
Mission Success: Multifamily Remains Compelling, Says Finance Exec
Renting is still more cost-effective than owning, the latest Newmark research finds. Sharon Karaffa shares details in this episode with MHN’s Laura Valean.
Check Out MHCs for Consistent, Long-Term Returns, Says Greysteel SVP
California is a critical market for growth, according to Cody Cannon, an industry veteran who recently joined the firm.
Mission Success: Here’s How Easy It Is to Do Good
Roughly $473 billion worth of food is thrown away in the U.S. every year. Bridget Foley with Move for Hunger tells MHN’s Laura Valean what you can do to fight waste and feed the hungry.
Mission Success: Why Manufactured Housing’s Appeal Will Only Grow
It’s core, it’s durable and it will play a leading role in the next era of real estate investing, Crow Holdings’ Kristin Millington told MHN’s Laura Calugar.
Mission Success: HR’s Strategic Role in Shaping Company Culture
MidPen Housing’s Amy Steadman on creative problem-solving, meaningful connections, fresh perspectives and… laughter.