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
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.
Affordable MN Property Lands $6M Construction Loan
Dougherty Mortgage facilitated the HUD loan for the planned Thomas Avenue Flats in St. Paul. The community is expected to open in spring 2019.
Eastern Consolidated Arranges $350M Loan for NY Condos
JD Carlisle Development Group and Fosun International are building a 66-story luxury property in Manhattan. Adam Hakim, James Murad and Andrew Iadeluca secured the financing for the project.
Partnership Begins Work on Denver Affordable Housing Project
Gorman & Co., UnitedHealthcare and its partners have broken ground on The Elisabetta, a $27 million development that will include 12,500 square feet of commercial space.