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 Is 2021 Shaping Up for Multifamily?

National Apartment Association’s Paula Munger takes the pulse of the industry, one year into the pandemic. Tune in for a conversation on facts, trends and how to get support!

Downtown Pittsburgh. Image courtesy of Birgo Capital

What Makes Pittsburgh a Competitive Market?

Insights from an investor and operator who grew up in the Greater Pittsburgh area on trends in the metro’s multifamily market.

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Raleigh Multifamily Report – Winter 2021

Following a dicey 2020, the Triangle’s rental market is once again prepared for growth.

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Portland Multifamily Report – Winter 2021

While the market took a consistent hit last year, Yardi Matrix expects rent growth to turn positive.

Bryan McCaleb, President, Sagora Senor Living. Image courtesy of Sagora Senior Living

Testing Texas Senior Housing Operators’ Resiliency

The health crisis and recent extreme weather have challenged owners and managers’ capacity to handle uncommon events. Here’s how Sagora Senior Living pulled through.

4 Tips for Choosing the Right Keywords for Apartment Marketing

Here’s what multifamily owners and managers need to know to improve their digital marketing strategy.

Is New York City’s Condo Market Making a Comeback?

Rachel Medalie, broker at Douglas Elliman and principal at Bespoke Living, on her expectations for the metro and why investors are confident in 2021.

Meredith Marshall

Fostering Diversity in NYC’s Multifamily Industry

BRP Cos. Co-Founder Meredith Marshall on challenges for minority developers—and strategies for success—in the nation’s largest market.

How to Manage Through People’s Hardships

Insights from Asia Capital Real Estate COO Melanie Gersper on staying fair, firm and consistent with residents in tough times. Tune in for the latest podcast in our “Mission Success: Women in Multifamily” series!

Which Midwest Markets Are Investors Turning To?

Hannah Ott and George Tikijian, vice chairs at Cushman & Wakefield, shed light on buyer demand and opportunity across the nation’s heartland.