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
AV Homes Expands Southeast Footprint
The developer entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Savvy Homes for a total of roughly $50 million.
Aimco Celebrates Grand Opening of 463-Unit California Community
The company acquired Indigo Apartment Homes in Redwood City last year for $320 million.
Henderson Properties Handles Sale of 61-Unit Property
Members of the Coroneos family acquired the Monroe community for $1.2 million.
FM Capital Expands Midwest Student Housing Portfolio
The firm acquired five properties near Indiana University in an off-market transaction.
ORION Brokers Phoenix Community Sale
Jevan Capital purchased Desert Place Apartments, a 260-unit community in the Northwest Phoenix submarket.
Peak Campus Hires New VP of Development
Mike Paluga has 16 years of experience in various development projects and 11 years of architectural experience.
PRG Makes Fourth Lexington Acquisition
The company bought the 208-unit Resort at Lake Crossing for $22 million.
Militello Exits Two Multifamily Investments
Hillwood Pointe Apartments in Nashville, Tenn. and Hampton Oaks Apartments in North Charleston, S.C. sold for over $36 million.
New Leadership for WinnResidential’s Western Portfolio
With 27 years of experience, Kevin Grani was named senior vice president of the company’s western region division.
Forbes Moves Up the Ladder at FirstService Residential
The company has promoted Christina Forbes to senior vice president of the property management division.