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.

📧 laura.valean@cpe-mhn.com

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Mission Success: Providing Homes Is a Sacred Duty for This Avanath EVP

Property management veteran Carly Stevenson joins MHN’s Laura Calugar for a conversation about her mission and deep convictions.

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Mission Success: Finding Strength to Keep Going After Wildfires

Los Angeles-born architect Alexandria Hoevel from Corgan opens her heart to MHN’s Laura Calugar in a candid conversation about moving forward.

Mission Success: Creating Acquisition-Rehab Opportunity in a Tough Climate

Here’s why the strategy works for Clear Blue. Ashley Stockton-Massie joins Laura Calugar for an insightful podcast discussion.

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NAA Insights: Why 2025 Is Shaping Up to Be a Good Year

For insights into how the current economy is impacting the apartment industry, don’t miss Laura Calugar’s podcast with Paula Munger!

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12-Property MHC Portfolio Changes Hands

Marcus & Millichap arranged the sale of 500-plus units in two states.

Mission Success: Green Building in Focus

BREEAM USA’s Breana Wheeler on making her mark as a sustainability practitioner and what’s next for the organization.

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Mission Success: Serving Neighborhoods Through Workforce Housing

Katy Slade, the founder of Mintwood Real Estate, reflects on her work philosophy and explains why mixed-income development is crucial.

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Why MHCs Will Be Hot in 2025 and Beyond

Can the appeal of manufactured housing as an investment grow even stronger? Experts weigh in on the sector’s prospects.

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Mission Success: Is Multifamily and Retail a Match Made in Heaven?

With 14 years of retail experience, AvalonBay’s Katie Bucklew talks with MHN’s Laura Calugar about creating the right synergies in mixed-use communities.

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Mission Success: Combining Passion With the Need to Improve Communities

Evergreen’s Jewell Walton, an affordable housing developer with a background in housing and social justice advocacy, talks with MHN’s Laura Calugar.