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
Gershman Closes Bridge Loan for Baton Rouge Property
Michael Thomas, vice president at Gershman Mortgage Denver, arranged financing for Pelican Bay Apartments in Louisiana, which features 152 affordable units.
Affordable NC Property Lands Fannie Mae Financing
Working on behalf of IPI Properties 11, a partnership between Berkeley Point Capital and Dougherty arranged a $1.2 million acquisition loan for Barden Ridge Apartments, a 48-unit community in Roxboro.
Berkadia Brokers Sale of 150-Unit SC Community
Gladiator purchased Charbonneau for $9.2 million. Mark Boyce and Blake Coffey of Berkadia’s Charleston team negotiated the transaction on behalf of seller Raith Capital Partners. Mike Zaremski in Berkadia’s New York City office financed the transaction through Fannie Mae.
JV to Build 274 Affordable Units in Brooklyn
HPD and HDC designated the joint venture between MHANY Management, Urban Builders Collaborative and Cypress Hills Local Development Corp. to develop Chestnut Commons, which will be East New York’s largest affordable community.
Berkadia Completes Sale, Secures Financing for MO Property
The Links at Parkville Apartments is a 244-unit multifamily asset in Parkville, near Kansas City. Senior Director Michael Sullivan, Director Brett Meinzer and Managing Director Alex Blagojevich worked on behalf of the seller.
2 Affordable Communities Debut in Irvine
FivePoint Holdings, Related California and its partners recently debuted Luminaira and Espaira, two communities totaling 166 units for low-income families.
Should Landlords Run Criminal Background Checks?
A credit check establishes whether an applicant is willing and able to pay rent. For most landlords, running criminal background checks on prospective residents is also a mandatory step in the rental process. However, property owners and managers should find a balance between their safety need and HUD’s inclination to make finding a home easier for people with criminal records.
Capital One Closes Freddie Mac Loan for SoCal Property
The $9.5 million loan will be used to refinance Midway Meadows, a 92-unit apartment community in Orange County’s Midway City.
NRP Group Launches Third-Party Construction Unit
NRP Construction will be involved in residential construction projects in Texas. The company’s specialty is design-assist and design-build.
Greysteel Brokers Sale of 814-Unit Dallas Portfolio
Forest Cove features 656 units and North Creek includes 158 units. Greysteel Managing Directors Doug Banerjee and Boyan Radic, Senior Investment Associate Andrew Mueller and Investment Associate Andrew Hanson negotiated the sale.