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
Twin Cities Multifamily Report – Fall 2019
The metro’s multifamily market remains healthy, backed by strong population gains and steady demand.
Q&A: Partnering Our Way Out of the Affordable Housing Crisis
Standard Cos.’ Steven Kahn discusses solutions for the shortage of affordable units in New York City and the impact of rent control laws on low-income and workforce housing.
River Rock Capital Acquires 2 New Jersey Assets
Skyline Apartments and The Boulevard Apartments in Hasbrouck Heights total 338 units.
CAPREIT Acquires Delaware Community
Greysteel’s Ari Firoozabadi and Henry Mathies acted on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer for Vinings at Christiana.
Newark Affordable Housing Breaks Ground
The Michaels Organization and its partners began work on Somerset Brownstones, a $19 million development in New Jersey’s Central Ward neighborhood.
Podcast: Getting Creative With Affordable Housing Lending
Merchants Capital President Mike Dury discusses mortgage lending activities for the affordable housing market. Tune in to hear his take on what’s ahead.
Queens Multifamily Report – Fall 2019
Unrestrained by this summer’s new statewide regulations, rents in the New York City borough rose sharply over the past two quarters.
Fully Affordable Central Coast Community Trades for $63M
CBRE’s Stewart Weston, Dean Zander, Jeff Kunitz and Tim Flint acted on behalf of the 236-unit property’s seller, Vaughn Bay Construction.
New York’s Rent Reform Pushes Investors Toward South Florida
As investors pull away from markets with rent control laws, the Sunshine State seems to be one of the greatest beneficiaries. Brown Harris Stevens’ Phil Gutman explains why it’s hard to match the advantages Florida has to offer.
Pembrook CEO: Affordable Housing Can Be Top Performing
Stuart Boesky, CEO of Pembrook Capital Management, explains how affordable rental housing can be a successful investment, even in times of economic distress.