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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A Developer’s View on Seattle’s Multifamily Market

Vibrant Cities’ James Wong touches on how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the metro’s long-lasting economic expansion and shares his expectations for the market.

Is Affordable Housing Still a Safe-Haven Investment?

Kairos Investment Management Co.’s Jonathan Needell makes the case for affordable housing investments in the face of heightened economic risk.

Co-Living’s Reaction to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Shared housing operators found different ways to fight against the spread of the virus and, at the same time, serve residents and health-care workers. Here are some of their strategies.

Berkadia’s Head of Affordable Housing on Rent Control

David Leopold discusses the impact of rent regulation on the industry and shares a few solutions to expand the affordable housing inventory.

Leaning on Tech Amid Coronavirus Turbulence

Self-guided tours, drones and immersive reality can help real estate businesses move forward during unprecedented challenges.

What’s Missing From the $2T Stimulus Package?

With the bill passing and social distancing guidelines being extended, the industry is sizing up the situation and looking at what’s to come.

Charlotte Multifamily Report – Winter 2020

The city’s rapidly expanding economy is boosting demand, with both rent growth and prices shooting up.

Why Luxury Branded Developments Work in Miami

The Related Group’s Jon Paul Perez and Dezer Development’s Gil Dezer share the story behind their 308-unit Residences by Armani/Casa condo tower in Sunny Isles Beach.

Container-Based Construction: The Next Frontier in Affordable Housing

SG Blocks CEO & Chairman Paul Galvin talks about how using shipping containers as a primary building material can accelerate much-needed affordable housing construction.

Brooklyn Multifamily Report – Winter 2020

A moderating level of new product deliveries is likely to fuel rent growth during the first half of 2020.