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

Gingko Residential Nabs NC Condos

The acquisition marks the firm’s first higher-end, mixed-use property in its portfolio.

Northridge Capital Closes $15M Investment in NC Development

The company established a joint venture with a local developer to build the 115-unit, Class A apartment building in Winston-Salem.

Rivergate KW Residential Expands Carolinas Portfolio

To support the demand for its services in the region, the company also added multifamily specialist Janette Hendershott as regional manager.

First Urban Town Center Development Breaks Ground in Leland, NC

The $32 million development will include a 309-unit community and 30,000 square feet of retail space.

Two NC Firms Develop 216-unit Community

Blue Ridge Cos. and Richardson Properties are teaming up to build Country Park at Tall Oaks, a new community in northern Greensboro.

RED Closes Refi Loans for Midwestern Affordable Community

The mortgage banking arm of Red Capital Group coordinated a MAP and Lean closing for the refinance and renovation of Portage Trail Village, a property in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Nonprofit Sponsors Affordable Housing Community Reno

Real estate nonprofit NHP Foundation and its partners are completing an $8 million renovation to preserve Ships’ Cove Apartments in Fall River, Mass.

Pathfinder Closes Portland Sale

The San Diego-based company traded Calico Townhomes, a recently renovated 18-unit community.

New $13M Condo Project Planned in Cleveland

Local investors are planning the construction of Quattro, a 26-unit condominium building in the Little Italy neighborhood.

Monument Capital Management Scores Two SC Properties

Park West Apartments and Magnolia Townhomes add 457 units to the company’s portfolio.