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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Why Co-Living Is Here to Stay
Bungalow CEO & Co-Founder Andrew Collins makes the case for co-living as a solution to the affordable housing crisis and discusses his company’s most recent expansion.
Bellwether Enterprise Arranges $10M for Affordable Virginia Asset
The company’s Senior Vice President of the Alabama office, Jon Killough, arranged the financing on behalf of LEDIC Realty, for Willow View Townhomes in Staunton.
NRP Group Breaks Ground on Cleveland Affordable Housing Project
Residences at Cornerstone will bring 76 units to the Euclid-Green neighborhood. The development is part of a mixed-age community that includes Cornerstone Senior Apartments.
Atlanta Affordable Project Breaks Ground
Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership and Laurel Street Residential began construction on Creekside at Adamsville Place, which is part of the city’s recently launched housing affordability action plan.
Affordable Boston-Area Community Receives $82M Loan
MassHousing provided the financing to the Cambridge Housing Authority, which plans to renovate Millers River Apartments in Cambridge.
CBRE Arranges Sale, Financing of Affordable Virginia Asset
Governor’s Pointe in Chesapeake traded for $7.3 million. Jeff Kunitz and Peyton Cox acted on behalf of the seller, while Jim Flinn arranged a Fannie Mae loan for the buyer.
Washington, DC-Area Opportunity Zone Project Gets $65M Loan
HFF arranged the financing for The Stella, a 282-unit transit-oriented community, part of Urban Atlantic’s 34-acre master plan in New Carrollton, Md.
Twin Cities Development: Mixed Outlook
The Opus Group’s Matt Rauenhorst and Nick Murnane evaluate the Twin Cities’ multifamily landscape and discuss the challenges developers face in a market with good demographics.
Affordable South Boston Community Receives $33M Loan
MassHousing closed on the financing, as Madison Park Development Corp. aims to extend Haynes House’s affordability and begin significant renovations at the 131-unit property.
Taking Advantage of Opportunity Zones: A Lesson From SLC
PEG Cos.’ Matt Hansen reveals details about Utah’s first project built in a designated opportunity zone. He also describes how the 195-unit Paperbox fits in the metro’s strong multifamily market.