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
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.
Charlotte Multifamily Report – Fall 2019
Backed by population and employment growth, rental demand and the development pipeline both continue to be robust.
Brooklyn Multifamily Report – Fall 2019
The market’s multifamily sector continues to perform well, with rent growth still strong despite last year’s development peak.
Development Wave Energizes Central, Eastern Europe
Greenfield and brownfield developments—many of them including much-needed residential components—are reshaping large swaths of the continent. Panelists at Expo Real discussed standout projects.
Boston-Area High-Rise Changes Hands for $29M
Capstone Apartment Partners’ Stasiu Geleszinski, Austin Green and AJ Klenk brokered the sale of the 24-story tower in Worcester, Mass.
How to Prevent Cost Overruns in Multifamily Construction
Richard Lara, president & CEO of California-based RAAM Construction, explains how developers can save money and avoid delays in project deliveries.
Orlando Multifamily Report – Summer 2019
Boosted by gains in well-paying employment sectors and the evergreen appeal of the area’s touristic attractions, Central Florida’s rental market remains a safe bet.
Affordable Massachusetts Property Lands $23M Loan
MassHousing closed on the financing, which will allow Maloney Properties to undertake substantial renovations at the 50-year-old community and extend its affordability.