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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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.
Sagora Senior Living Breaks Ground on First CA Community
The 14-acre campus will feature independent living, assisted living and memory care apartments. The Rocklin, Calif., asset will be the company’s 29th retirement community.
JV Sells Downtown Santa Monica Mixed-Use Asset
The Marcus & Millichap division represented Century West Partners and BlackRock Realty Advisors Inc., and also procured the buyer. Chelsea Santa Monica includes 53 units and almost 6,000 square feet of retail space.
Greystone Closes $77M Transaction for SC Portfolio
The initiative recapitalizes and preserves the affordability of 18 communities. All the 762 units are restricted to low-income households and will undergo renovations to improve the exteriors and interiors.
Aztec Group Secures $5M for FL Senior Communities
The Memory Lane Cottages in Oviedo and Tampa are assisted living facilities specializing in serving individuals with Alzheimer and dementia-related disease. Charles Penan, executive vice president, and Howard Taft, senior managing director, brokered the deal.
NASA Seeks Developer for 1,930 Silicon Valley Units
In partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration, NASA intends to build a massive community on 45 acres near Moffett Field, Calif. The project will also include 100,000 square feet of retail space.
Wendy Forsythe to Join HomeSmart as COO
The real estate veteran used to serve as president of the brokerage division of T3 Sixty, one of the largest management consulting companies in the residential real estate industry.
JV Commits $50M to Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing
Roughly 4,100 units will preserve their affordability, thanks to a partnership between TIAA and Enterprise Homes. The two companies acquired a 43-property portfolio from The Shelter Group.