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.
Laura holds a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Media Management. She can be reached at📧 laura.valean@cpe-mhn.com
StoneBridge Buys 346-Unit Durham Community
HFF assisted with the sale and also worked on the new owner’s behalf to secure a $28.9 million Freddie Mac loan for the acquisition. TH Real Estate sold the garden-style asset.
Ability Housing Begins Work on 80-Unit Affordable FL Property
Dubbed Village at Hyde Park, the $18.7 million project in Jacksonville’s Westside submarket is slated for delivery late next year.
3 Amenities Nobody Wants Anymore
With most of the incoming supply catering to high-income renters, property owners and managers should focus on amenities renters truly appreciate. This will set properties apart and ensure long-term leases.
CPC Originates $11M Refi for Brooklyn Assets
The finance company provided the Freddie Mac loans for three multifamily properties in Cypress Hills, Crown Heights and Fort Greene.
Miami Beach Community Lands $5M Loan
Eastern Union Funding arranged the financing for the acquisition and conversion of a 12-unit building into 18 short-term rental apartments. BridgeInvest provided the loan.
CBRE Secures $33M Acquisition Loan for SC Community
Vice Presidents Nate Sittema and Kristen Reilley represented the buyer in the transaction. The Apartments at Brayden is a recently built asset southeast of Charlotte, N.C.
Meet Freddie Mac’s Newest SVP
Steve Lansbury joined the financier two decades ago. He will replace Deborah Jenkins, who will also be promoted to executive vice president.
Affirmed Housing Opens CA Affordable Senior Property
Bella Vita is a 65-unit development in Carson. The community serves low-income seniors and includes 3,000 square feet of commercial place.
Habitat for Humanity NYC Opens For-Sale Units
Two years after breaking ground, the non-profit and its partners welcomed 15 low-income families into their new homes at Dean Street Residences in Brooklyn.
Gables Residential Adds 200 Units to Miami Luxury Supply
Gables Columbus Center is a 19-story community in downtown Coral Gables, Fla. Monthly rents here start at $2,306 per month.