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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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.
CBRE Closes Value-Add Sale in Denver
First Vice President Robert Bratley represented the seller in the $6.1 million deal.
Partially Affordable Community Opens in Southwest Florida
Developed by Housing Trust Group, The Addison in Bradenton includes 90 units and 650 square feet of retail space.
Q&A: Raising the Bar for Green Affordable Housing
Enterprise Community Partners’ Krista Egger offers a sneak peek of the updated framework for improving the health and well-being of low-income residents.