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
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.
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.