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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Affirmed Housing Breaks Ground on LA Supportive Housing
Aria, a 57-unit development, is one of the first in the city funded through the $1.2 billion HHH bond measure passed in 2016.
Affordable Senior Housing Project Coming to South FL
Pinnacle Housing Group began work on a 120-unit project in Hollywood. Construction of Pinnacle at Peacefield is expected to take roughly two years.
264-Unit Partially Affordable Asset Sells in TX
Gresysteel arranged the transaction and also facilitated $14 million in acquisition financing. Pangea Properties originated the loan, which matures in October 2019.
Albuquerque Multifamily Report – Winter 2019
Large investments in the area have brought the metro’s job growth in line with the U.S. average for the first time this cycle, boosting rental demand along the way.
How to Get Your Property Ready for Spring
Tired of snow and cold weather? Here is a list of tips for property managers tasked with handling the change of seasons.
Affordable Property Opens in Southern WI
Royal Capital Group owns the 94-unit community in Madison. UnitedHealthcare and WHEDA invested a combined $16.4 million in the six-building project.
Twin Cities Multifamily Report – Winter 2019
Despite a new cycle peak in apartment deliveries in 2018, the average rent growth across the metro remained above the national average.
The Making of Affordable Charlotte
Ally Financial, Bank of America and Barings, three of Charlotte’s largest financial corporations, are the latest organizations to join efforts to create more affordable housing in the booming metro.
Affordable VA Community Commands $10M
Community Preservation Partners intends to renovate Royal Arms, a 144-unit property in Front Royal. The deal marks the rehabilitation company’s second affordable housing purchase in the state.
MA Senior Housing Asset Extends Affordability With $45M Refi
Non-profit B’nai B’rith Housing intends to execute a capital improvement program on 200 units at Covenant House in Brighton and ensure rental affordability for the next three decades.