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
Former Maine Church Becomes Senior Housing Community
The construction of St. Ignatius, a 66-unit senior housing community in Sanford is now complete. WNC provided $8.6 million in LIHTC equity to help fund the project.
Dougherty Closes Fannie Mae Loan for 196-Unit TN Property
The national mortgage banking firm facilitated an $8.4 million loan for the refinancing of The Hills at Oakwood Apartment Homes in Chattanooga. S&S Property Management owns and manages the community.
JV Closes Refi of Affordable NJ Property
The Diocesan Housing Services Corp., MDG Design + Construction and Hudson Valley Property Group will help maintain the affordability of 205 units in Cape May for the next two decades.
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.