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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Dougherty Arranges Refi for 77-Unit Community in Ohio
The national mortgage banking firm closed a Fannie Mae loan for Legends Pointe in Canton, Ohio. Dougherty’s Minneapolis office worked for borrower Legends Pointe Apartments.
Dougherty Closes $34M Loan for Affordable MN Development
Named 1500 Nicollet, the planned 183-unit community in Minneapolis will include 5,500 square feet of retail space.
The Financial Crisis Anniversary: How Miami’s Condo Market Survived
SPACiO Design Build Founder & President Alexander Wertheim revealed how he set up and grew his general contracting business in the middle of the recession. He bet on condos and won.
Affirmed Housing Opens Affordable San Diego-Area Community
Eastgate serves low-income families and veterans. Built by Wermers Construction, the property includes 42 units and is located in San Marcos, Calif.
WNC Funded Reno of San Diego-Area Affordable Asset
The firm provided $13.2 million in financing for the renovation of Woodglen Vista Apartments, a 188-unit affordable community in Santee, Calif., that Jamboree Housing Corp. developed.
Dougherty Secures $24M Refi for New AR Community
The mortgage banking firm facilitated the Fannie Mae loan for Bowman Pointe Phase I, a 217-unit property in Little Rock, Ark.
Cleveland Hotel to be Converted Into Senior Housing
The Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority completed a $49 million bond financing packaging for Tapestry Wickliffe to transform the building.
Royal Capital Group Breaks Ground on Affordable WI Community
The $20.3 million development will feature 94 units. UnitedHealthcare is the largest private investor, providing $5.4 million in equity funding.
LMC Opens 344-Unit Music City Community
The Morris is a luxury mixed-use project that includes 6,373 square feet of street-level retail and restaurant space. The property was built on the site of a country music icon’s former office.
CDP Opens Affordable Phoenix Suburb Community
El Rancho del Sol features 47 units and complements the adjacent El Rancho del Arte, a 66-unit property in Mesa, Ariz.