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
Marcus & Millichap Closes LA-Area Sale
The two-building, 48-unit multifamily asset sold for $12.5 million.
NorthMarq Arranges Loan for Cincinnati Student Housing Portfolio
The company negotiated a $4.7 million financing for an 18-property portfolio.
Huntington Lends $300M to Columbus Communities
The five-year plan includes targeted outreach to strengthen the city’s Linden and Northland neighborhoods through development and lending commitments.
MidCap Closes First Mortgage Loan for Student Community Refi
The lender provided a $20 million loan for The Arch, a 252-unit property in Louisville, Ky.
Historic Cincinnati Building Converted into Senior Community
The 65-unit affordable property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom options.
Monument Real Estate Expands NC Footprint
The company was chosen to manage two multifamily properties in Durham and Charlotte, bringing its portfolio in the state to more than 2,100 units.
Greysteel Markets SC Affordable Community
The company was selected to lead the sale of St. George Villas, a 40-unit affordable housing community in Dorchester County.
Cordish Cos. Unveils Plans for $120M Project
The developer opened a leasing center with a model unit in Two Light Luxury Apartments, the newest addition to the downtown Kansas City skyline.
L5 Investments JV Lands $17M KC-Area Community
The new owner of the 289-unit Lenexa Pointe is planning a $6 million renovation process.
The Beach Co. Breaks Ground on SC Community
Sola Station will complete the final phase of the CanalSide neighborhood in Columbia.