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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Green Bridge Closes Bulk Cleveland Sale
Investment Group purchased the assets for $2.9 million. The 90-unit portfolio will undergo a renovation process, estimated to cost between $100,000 and $300,000.
Habitat Lands, Assumes Management of Chicago Asset
The multifamily developer and property manager purchased and assumed property management of Eastwood Garden, an affordable community in the Englewood neighborhood. The company will manage two other properties in the Chicago area.
Palo Alto Housing Unveils Revitalized Affordable Asset
Colorado Park Apartments reopened after a $31.9 million renovation. The property is the oldest in the non-profit agency’s portfolio.
TH Real Estate Picks Up 228-Unit FL Community
The Nuveen affiliate acquired The Atlantic at East Delray in Delray Beach for $54.3 million. An ARA Newmark team represented the seller in this transaction, a joint venture between Pollack Shores and its equity partner.
RADCO Expands GA Footprint With 38th Acquisition
The Atlanta-based developer acquired Ashford 6860, a 260-unit property in Norcross. The $22 million deal marks the company’s eighth purchase in the Gwinnett County submarket.
Lena New Boston Breaks Ground on 41 Mixed-Income Units
The $200 million redevelopment of the former Boston State Hospital site entered a new phase, which will include 22 affordable units. The project is part of Olmsted Green, a 42-acre development in the heart of the city.
Phillips Realty Secures $31M Financing for PA Project
The company worked on behalf of Woodfield Investments, the developer of the 320-unit Woodfield at Valley Forge in suburban Philadelphia. The asset will be part of of the Village at Valley Forge, a 122-acre mixed-use lifestyle property.
RADCO Picks Up 7th SC Asset for $23M
RADCO plans to invest $3 million to renovate Radius at West Ashley, a 198-unit Charleston asset previously owned by Raia Properties.
Senior Living Merges Tech with 5 Senses
Communities for older residents are finding creative ways to incorporate technology. Dean Maddalena, president of Texas-based studioSIX5, explains the benefits of providing these properties with the latest devices.
Passco Trades Remaining Interest in KS Property for $48M
The company sold The Village at Lionsgate, a 360-unit community in the Kansas City MSA. Mac Crowther, vice chairman at ARA Newmark’s Kansas City office, represented both parties in this transaction.