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
BRIDGE Housing Breaks Ground on $1B Revitalization
The firm and Los Angeles’ Housing Authority started work on a community that will transform the Jordan Downs housing project in Los Angeles. Phase I will add 115 affordable units.
Greystone, Winterwood Reopen KY Affordable Housing
Following a complex statewide pooled tax-exempt bond transaction totaling $65 million, the companies reopened 18 remodeled affordable housing communities across 14 counties.
Affordable Housing Finance Veteran Joins Jonathan Rose
As West Coast director, Kelly Boyer will work with the company’s New York-based acquisitions team, sourcing new investment opportunities on the West Coast, including direct investments and joint ventures, as well as managing operating partner relationships.
Durham Liberty Warehouse Trades for $69M
East West Partners sold the asset to a New York-based investment company. The former brick warehouse has been transformed into a 247-unit residential project that also includes 24,000 square feet of retail space.
Richmond Assets Trade for $6M
Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of The Park at Forest Hill and Chateau de Ville, two properties totaling 119 units. The communities are located within a three-minute drive of each other.
Capital One Brokers $9M Loan for SC Community
The loan was used for the acquisition of The Terrace at Butler, a 132-unit property in Greenville. New York-based Ladder Capital provided the loan for Engel Realty Co.
IRT Nabs 160-Unit Kentucky Asset
The real estate investment trust paid $14.2 million to purchase Haverford Place, a community in the heart of Georgetown.
Michelle Duncum Climbs the Ladder at FDG
The 25-year industry veteran was promoted to COO after almost four years at Faulkner Design Group. In her new role, Duncum will be responsible for managing the company’s daily operations.
HFF Closes Recap of NC Community, Arranges New JV Equity
The Dickson family will co-own Solis Ninth Street with Blue Heron Asset Management LLC. Terwilliger Pappas Multifamily Partners sold its stake in the 229-unit property.
PA Senior Living Community Expands
Windy Hill Village, a Presbyterian Senior Living community in Philipsburg, broke ground on a 48-unit rental apartment building. R.S. Mowery & Sons is the project’s contractor.