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
A Close-Up on South Florida’s Senior Housing Sector
ZOM Senior Living Vice President Brett Gelsomino discusses the prospects for the industry in light of the current economic situation.
Jacksonville Multifamily Report – Summer 2020
The metro’s average rent slid 30 basis points in three months, underperforming against the U.S. average.
Columbus Multifamily Report – Summer 2020
The metro’s average rate inched up 40 basis points in three months, while the U.S. figure contracted.
Cleveland Multifamily Report – Summer 2020
The metro’s average rate went up 0.4 percent in three months, while the U.S. figure slid 0.2 percent.
Multifamily Recruiting in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond
Candidates vs. employers: Which side has the upper hand? RETS Associates’ Kent Elliott and Erika Daniel discuss the job market and how the pandemic has changed the employment landscape.
A Developer’s Forward-Thinking View on Wellness in Multifamily
NAVA Real Estate Development’s Brian Levitt makes the case for healthy communities at a time when safety and well-being is top of mind, citing one of his projects in Denver as an example.
Inside South Florida’s Affordable and Market-Rate Development
Integra Investments’ Nelson Stabile on the latest trends in investor sentiment and the demand for suburban product in metro Miami.
Orlando Multifamily Report – Spring 2020
The metro’s prime selling point during the expansion—its entertainment appeal—became a liability in the short term.
Raleigh Multifamily Report – Spring 2020
Raleigh-Durham kicked off 2020 on a high note, which helped the rental sector weather the difficult first half.
What Amenities Will Residents Want After the Pandemic?
With a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness, common-area spaces are likely to change. StudioSIX5 Product Design Manager Claire Richards discusses the most important adjustments and their costs.