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

Lela Cirjakovic, Vice President of Operations, Waterton. Image courtesy of Waterton

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.

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!

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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.