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
JLL Arranges 430-Unit Vegas Sale
Monogram Realty Trust sold Veritas Apartments in a transaction completed by JLL Vice Presidents John Cunningham and Charles Steele. Farnam Realty acquired the asset.
RD Olson Breaks Ground on 4th Affordable Community
The general contracting firm is building a 55-unit affordable housing asset in Fullerton, Calif. IDS Group serves as the architect and Related California is the developer.
Greystone Taps New Atlanta Managing Director
Michael Doran, a 20-year commercial real estate veteran, will now focus on originating mid- to large-size transactions for permanent, bridge and construction multifamily debt.
CBRE Brokers Sale of 43 Affordable Properties
The portfolio includes 4,153 units spread mainly across Maryland, but also in Pennsylvania and Virginia. CBRE Affordable Housing Executive Vice President Jeff Kunitz arranged the sale on behalf of Shelter Group. Enterprise Homes purchased the assets.
JV to Develop $110M SLC Community
Giv Group and Domain Properties will transform a two-acre parcel into The Exchange, a nine-story development that will include market-rate, affordable and micro units, as well as office and retail space.
Covenant Sells 272-Unit Atlanta Asset for $32M
The deal continues the Atlanta market momentum for Covenant Capital Group, following the company’s sale of the 500-unit Viera Briarcliff in June for $76 million. Mike Kemether and Travis Presnell of Cushman & Wakefield worked on behalf of StoneBridge Investments, the seller, while Elliott Throne, Gregg Shapiro and Ware Shipman of HFF secured acquisition financing.
Cush & Wake Secures $40M Loan for Nashville-Area Community
Middleburg Real Estate Partners plans to build a 328-unit apartment property in Franklin, Tenn. Mike Ryan, Telly Fathaly and Brian Linnihan of Cushman & Wakefield’s Atlanta team originated the senior debt as well as the joint venture equity.
CBRE Arranges Sale of 160-Unit Sacramento Asset
Integrity Housing sold Alhambra at Mace Ranch in Davis, Calif., for $28.5 million. Jim Flinn, senior vice president of CBRE Affordable Housing’s Debt and Structured Finance team, secured $20.2 million in acquisition financing.
Renovated Downtown Nashville Community Trades for $27M
A Covenant Capital Group fund sold the 170-unit 500 Fifth Ave. The deal follows a $4 million renovation process the firm completed at the 56-year-old building.
Watercrest Breaks Ground on FL Senior Community
In partnership with Providence One Partners, Watercrest Senior Living Group started work on Sage Park Assisted Living and Memory Care near Orlando. The project will feature 128 luxury units and several wellness programs.