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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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.
Work Begins on 318-Unit Luxury Community in NC
Dominion Realty Partners broke ground on The Residences at Shiloh Crossing in Morrisville. Capital Bank provided construction financing for the project.
Sunrise Management Strengthens Small Property Division
Peyton Hoban will serve as director of the company’s small property department and Eric Paulin will be regional manager of the same branch.
Fort Capital Begins Work on Smart Community in Texas
The Palmer will be located within a mixed-use development called The River District in West Fort Worth and will include 46 units with IOTAS technology.
82-Unit Redevelopment Property Debuts in NJ
The Hampshire Cos., Claremont Cos., NAI James E. Hanson and Provident Bank began work on an 119,000-square-foot building in Hackensack. The asset is part of the city’s rehabilitation plan.