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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Mission Success: Putting an Entrepreneurial Spin on Multifamily Design

After 18 years in asset management and operations, Caroline Kovac decided to explore her creative side. Listen now as she shares the story of her unconventional journey with MHN’s Laura Calugar.

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MHN Asks: Why Isn’t There More Manufactured Housing?

Manufactured Housing Institute CEO Lesli Gooch on barriers to new supply.

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NAA Insights: How a Federal Rent Cap Would Harm Housing

Nicole Upano talks with MHN’s Laura Calugar about the potential consequences of the White House’s proposed rent control plan.

Christine Ramsey & Laura Calugar

Mission Success: Preserving a Strong Company Culture in the Age of Hybrid Work

Company culture is the North Star of any business, Christine Ramsey of Draper and Kramer observed in this podcast with MHN’s Laura Calugar. But is remote work undermining it?

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Mission Success: Borrowers Are More Comfortable Going to Alternative Lenders, Says Trez Capital Leader

“People are focused on liquidity,” Sandra Ferenz tells MHN’s Laura Calugar in this episode.

Leah Cuffy, NAA's Director of Advocacy Research

NAA Insights: How Rent Control Leads to Increased Housing Inadequacy

Leah Cuffy speaks with Laura Calugar, revealing details from the association’s latest study.

Helena Finley of EMBREY

Mission Success: How Running a Multifamily Business Is Like a Team Endurance Race

Sport and construction have defined Helena Finley’s life. Listen to Laura Calugar’s heart-to-heart with EMBREY’s new executive vice president.

Jennifer Rowe

Mission Success: Another Challenge? Bring it On, Says Jennifer Rowe

StreetLights Residential’s vice president of portfolio management on the complexities of dealing with an asset class that’s someone’s home.

Mission Success: When Development, Operations Blend Together

Ann Reckelhoff of Marquette Cos. wears multiple hats and switching between them is no easy feat. Here’s how she does it.

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Orlando Multifamily Report – March 2024

Rent growth has been sliding in recent years.