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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.