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.
📧 laura.valean@cpe-mhn.com
What Does 2024 Hold for Manufactured Housing?
There will undoubtedly be headwinds for the sector to navigate, but opportunities will also abound.
Mission Success: Multifamily Needs Stability to Start 2024 Strong
PGIM Real Estate’s Stephanie Wiggins discusses how high interest rates impacted loan originations this year, and what to expect going forward.
Mission Success: Hospitality-Inspired Approaches to Senior Living
In this podcast, Revel Communities’ Danette Opaczewski talks about helping Baby Boomers embrace their independence and debunks myths about senior living.
Mission Success: Serving Middle-Income Residents When Costs Increase
OneWall Communities’ Donicia Irizarry talks about what it’s like to work in workforce housing today and shares details about her two-decade-long career.
NAA Insights: What Are Multifamily Operators’ Biggest Concerns?
Staffing issues continue to be one of the main challenges in the industry. Paula Munger reveals the results of the association’s latest surveys.
Changing Stereotypes in Manufactured Housing
Regal Communities’ Director of Acquisitions Zachary Ratzker shares details of the company’s ambitious renovation plans.
Orlando Multifamily Report – July 2023
Central Florida is showing sound but slowing fundamentals.
Walker & Dunlop’s TJ Edwards on the GSEs and Other Sources of Multifamily Financing
Experienced investors are still finding ways to finance their deals, according to Edwards.
Mission Success: Why NYC Needs More Diverse, Inclusive Housing
Melanie La Rocca, a former city official now serving as BFC Partners’ COO, dives into what it takes to move the needle.
Mission Success: Tips for Building a Healthy Workplace Culture
A sound environment starts with communication and empowering employees, says ECI Group’s Suzy Alford in our latest podcast.