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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1st Phase of Affordable NJ Project Opens
The Jersey City Housing Authority and The Michael’s Org. unveiled the first 21 units of Mill Creek Gardens. When complete, the property will encompass 126 apartments.
Brooklyn Multifamily Report – Winter 2019
The borough’s stock expansion reached a new cycle peak in 2018, with most of the new supply geared toward high-income residents.
POAH’s Aaron Gornstein on Affordable Housing
The president & CEO of the national nonprofit sheds light on affordable housing finance, policy and his organization’s own plans for the years ahead.
Vacant NY Building to Become Affordable Housing Property
The nine-apartment project is part of PUSH Buffalo’s revitalization plan to spur development across a 30-block area on the city’s West Side.
Happy National Puppy Day!
Pets with wealthy owners have a lifestyle that would make most of us envious. If you’re a property owner or manager, here’s a list of dog-friendly amenities that would convince any resident to stay forever.
When Affordable Housing Clicks with Technology
Massachusetts Housing Partnership’s Susan Connelly, MPZ Development’s Mathieu Zahler and coUrbanize’s Karin Brandt discuss the ways online outreach tools can spur civic engagement and address community issues.
Why a Smart Business Strategy Includes the Triangle
What makes the Raleigh-Durham area great for investment, in addition to strong demographics and a healthy economy? NorthView Partners CEO Mark Barker shares the reasons behind the company’s expansion plans in the market.
83-Unit Affordable Housing Project Opens in San Francisco
After a decade in the making, 1036 Mission Street welcomed its first residents. Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp. is the building’s owner, developer, service provider and property manager.
Boston Affordable Housing Project to Add 135 Units
The Architectural Team Inc. designed the third phase of one of the oldest federal public housing properties in the U.S., The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony.
Busting the Myths of Impact Investing
Kairos Investment Management Co. President & CIO Jonathan Needell shares his views on how investments can both create environmental and social impact and produce market-level returns. He also names common misconceptions about affordable housing ventures.