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.

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Bridge Housing, John Stewart Co. Break Ground on San Francisco Affordable Housing

Through a public-private partnership, the companies began construction on two projects for low-income residents, which will be located on the sites of former parking lots.

Brooklyn Multifamily Report – Summer 2019

The borough’s apartment supply and demand remained in relative balance amid New York City’s new rent regulations.

HCW to Break Ground on Phoenix-Area Condo Project

UMB Bank provided financing for Valerio at Ocotillo, a lakeside development which is set to bring 32 luxury townhomes to Chandler, Ariz.

Related Cos. Sells Affordable South Bronx Community

Prana Investments purchased the 252-unit River Court and Gerard Court. Hodges Ward Elliott’s Daniel Parker, Paul Gillen and Ariel Tambor acted on behalf of the seller.

Harbor Group Relaunches Dallas’ Manor House

Following extensive upgrades, the 25-story property has a new look. Covington Hendrix Anderson Architects was in charge of the extensive interior and exterior makeover.

Affordable Age-Restricted Community Opens in DFW Suburb

Bethlehem Baptist Church broke ground on Pioneer Place a little more than a year ago. The 135-unit property serves senior residents in Mansfield, Texas.

Miami River Walk: An Atypical Waterfront Development

Mast Capital CEO Camilo Miguel Jr. discusses his company’s largest ground-up project to-date. He also shares his insights on the future of the burgeoning Miami River, a district with more than 1,000 linear feet of direct water frontage.

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.