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
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.
Twin Cities Multifamily Report – Winter 2021
While development powered through and employment rebounded, the metro’s average rent continues to drop.
Where Are New Yorkers Moving To?
The pandemic has fueled a wave of relocations across the five boroughs, with out-migration most prevalent. Here are the top five areas New Yorkers are moving to.
5 Things Teleworkers Want in a New Apartment
Now that many jobs are less tied to one place, multifamily operators should prepare for a flood of relocations. Here’s what telecommuters are looking for.
Charlotte Multifamily Report – Winter 2021
While rates took a dip in the second quarter, the metro’s rents consistently outperformed U.S. averages last year.
Podcast: Marketing Lessons for 2021 With Cory Vasquez
Realty ONE Group’s Chief Marketing Officer is the first guest of our new “Mission Success: Women in Multifamily” podcast series. Tune in for the latest tips!
Cleveland Multifamily Report – Fall 2020
While transactions faltered, rate growth continued to outperform the U.S. average going into the fourth quarter.
Salt Lake City Multifamily Report – Fall 2020
Amid steady rent growth, the metro’s consistent pipeline brought more apartments online than it did in 2019.











