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
Podcast: Unpredictability Remains Rental Housing Providers’ Main Concern
Although the housing market is a bright spot in the economy, owners and operators worry about what’s next. In our new podcast, NAA’s Paula Munger shares the findings of the association’s latest surveys.
Brooklyn Multifamily Report – Summer 2020
The borough’s rental segment continues to absorb the effects of New York City’s initial coronavirus wave.
How the Pandemic Could Spark More Conversion Projects
Can you build more affordable and workforce housing units without federal funds? Repvblik Founder & CEO Richard Rubin says yes. Here’s more on his business model, strategy and expectations.
Salt Lake City Multifamily Report – Summer 2020
While multifamily rent growth took a hit, transaction activity grew when compared to 2019 volumes.
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.