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
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.
JV to Develop 236-Unit DC Community
Fort Lincoln New Town Corp., The Concordia Group and Buvermo Investments plan a Class A project that will include 36 affordable units.
New Affordable Housing Coming to San Diego
Affirmed Housing began construction of a 79-unit community in Pacific Highlands Ranch. Dubbed Luna, the property will rent to those who earn between 50 and 60 percent of the area’s median income.
JV Breaks Ground on Upscale Dayton-Area Apartments
Mills Development and Hills Properties began work on a 312-unit community adjacent to Cross Pointe Shopping Center in Centerville, Ohio. The project will be known as Allure Luxury Apartments.