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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Construction of $62M Cleveland Tower to Start in June
Stark Enterprises Inc. and Solon-based real estate investor Reuven Dessler plan to break ground on the 26-story tower in less than three months.
Rivergate KW Residential Grows Carolinas Team
Jennifer Ipock will oversee operations for a portfolio of communities throughout the Carolinas.
Huntington Commits $150M to Ohio Affordable Housing
The investment brings the bank’s investment, in partnership with Ohio Capital Corp. for Housing, to more than $500 million since 2010.
PRG Lands Second KC Multifamily Community
The Reserve at Barry Apartments is a 690-unit property located within close proximity to major employers in the area.
Waypoint Residential Adds 3 VPs
Daniel Price, Karen Kasteel and Andreea Paraschivoiu are taking senior roles at the investment firm.
Mission Rock Adds 1,044 Units to Management Portfolio
The Denver-based company has expanded in the Colorado, Arizona and Nevada markets.
BSR Trust Enters Northwest AR Market
The company purchased Mountain Ranch Apartments, a 360-unit community in Fayetteville.
Tremont Realty Capital Structures $3M Acquisition Financing
An affiliate of Nodel Parks LLC acquired three Alabama properties for a combined purchase price of $4 million.
KIG Expands Chicago Team
The firm added Marissa Pellegrini as sales director and promoted Jason Stevens to senior sales director.
AV Homes Expands Southeast Footprint
The developer entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Savvy Homes for a total of roughly $50 million.