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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MHN Asks: How Is Investment in MHCs Holding Up?
Tanner Byers of Capstone discusses the sector’s fundamentals and its resiliency.
Miami Multifamily Report – February 2024
More than 16,000 South Florida units came online in 2023.
Mission Success: Multifamily Is Still at the Top of the Food Chain
The investment market has been going through a reset, but the industry remains on solid footing, Canyon’s Robin Potts says in this podcast.
Charlotte Multifamily Report – January 2024
Rentals tread water in the Queen City.
Mission Success: Leaving a Mark on Nashville’s Multifamily Scene
To celebrate Black History Month, MHN brings you a compelling conversation with DeLisa Guerrier, one of Tennessee’s top real estate entrepreneurs.
NAA Insights: What’s in Store for Multifamily After 2023’s Ups and Downs?
Fluctuations defined last year, but will 2024 be any different? NAA’s Paula Munger weighs in on what to expect.
Mission Success: Adapting to Residents’ Changing Lifestyle Preferences
Village Green CEO Diane Batayeh pulls from her 40-plus years of experience to explore how multifamily operators can cater to diverse demographics.
Why Private Lenders Are Embracing Modular Construction
Bayport Funding CEO Marcia Kaufman on the benefits of prefab solutions for capital providers and borrowers.
Mission Success: How to Do Property Upgrades in a Cash-Tight Environment
Today, the safest way to manage these facelifts is in phases, according to RPM Living’s Stephanie Johnston. Tune in for more tips on value-add improvements!
Why Newmark’s Multifamily Finance Leader Is Upbeat About 2024
Sharon Karaffa, the firm’s president of multifamily debt and structured finance, shares her views on the lending landscape.











