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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Walker & Dunlop Expands Team in TN
As managing director, Telly Fathaly will be initiating the company’s presence in Nashville. He has more than 14 years of experience in the multifamily industry.
Dougherty Closes Cleveland Portfolio Loan
The Fannie Mae loan will refinance six market-rate properties, totaling 238 units. Dougherty’s Minneapolis office arranged the financing for borrower Central Real Estate Holding.
Audubon Communities Welcomes New VP of Construction
Josh Boling will oversee all pre-and post-acquisition construction planning and management for the firm. Prior to joining the company, he served at Fairway Construction and Cortland Partners.
TWO Capital Breaks Ground on Charlotte Suburb Community
Capital Club will be a 312-unit community in Indian Land, S.C. Patterson arranged a preferred equity investment from RSE Capital Partners as well as a construction loan from Texas Capital Bank and HomeTrust Bank.
Dougherty Mortgage Closes $32M Loan for MN Community
The financing will be used to build Union Flats, a 217-unit affordable housing property in St. Paul. The community will be built on a site currently occupied by the Hunt Electric Corp. building.
What Is Mandatory When Dealing With Disabled Residents?
The multitude of rules relating to disabled or impaired residents can be confusing. Here’s how to prioritize.
Finlay Expands Management Portfolio With FL Community
The firm will manage Jackson Square Apartments in Tallahassee, a property that has recently been purchased by Finlay’s sister multifamily investment company, Lloyd Jones Capital.
Greysteel to Market 2 Dallas Properties
The Bailiwick and Tree Top include a total of 100 units and are roughly 50 years old.
Raleigh Luxury Community Welcomes First Residents
The Carolinian on Glenwood is a 186-unit property built by Clancy & Theys Construction Co. Stiles Residential Group and Grubb Ventures have leased the first units of the asset.
JV Lands $40M Twin Cities Affordable Community
Aeon and The Community Development Trust purchased Seasons Park Apartments, a 422-unit community in Richfield, Minn. The transaction marks Aeon’s largest acquisition and the second-largest investment for CDT.