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

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.

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.