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 writes and edits in-depth stories on the hottest topics in the real estate industry, but she is also the host of award-winning podcast shows for both brands. Laura holds a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Media Management.
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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.
Pittsburgh Multifamily Report – Spring 2020
While the health crisis has taken its toll on the metro’s multifamily sector, a limited pipeline brings the silver lining.
Will the Pandemic Trigger Additional OZ Investments?
Joan Kramer, partner at Mountain Pacific Opportunity Partners, shares her thoughts on how coronavirus-influenced housing demand is likely to generate more interest in Los Angeles Opportunity Zones.
Tampa Multifamily Report – Spring 2020
While tourism woes are hurting the metro’s prospects, Tampa fared better than the national average as it emerged from lockdown.