Olivia Bunescu is a senior associate editor with Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and joined the team in 2022. With a B.A. in journalism and M.A. in Media Management, Olivia covers feature stories and interviews on student housing, SFR, coworking, office, design and marketing. She also hosts the Student Housing Unlocked and Step Into My Office podcast series.

You can reach out to Olivia at olivia.bunescu@cpe-mhn.com.

Student Housing Unlocked episode with Maggie St. Geme

Student Housing Unlocked: Inside Subtext’s Award-Winning Social Media Strategy

The firm’s Maggie St. Geme joins MHN’s Olivia Bunescu to discuss how authentic social media, on-site teams and hyperlocal content can shape student housing marketing.

Spotlight on 3 Rising Stars in Multifamily Marketing

These leaders share how data, AI, storytelling and human connection are reshaping engagement and growth across the industry.

Lafayette’s CEO Thibault Adrien

Built to Last: Lafayette’s Long-Term Bet on SFR

CEO Thibault Adrien discusses housing shortages, Sun Belt supply trends, investment opportunities and more.

Student Housing Unlocked podcast episode with Harrison Street Asset Management

Student Housing Unlocked: What Defines the Sector in 2026?

In this conversation with MHN’s Olivia Bunescu, Harrison Street’s Beau Garot discusses enrollment shifts, precision underwriting and other key fundamentals shaping the sector.

Lobby at Modera Coral Springs

Why Less Is More in Multifamily Design Today

Design experts share how flexibility, longevity and intention are shaping the next generation of spaces that residents love.

the 2026 report image MHN, student housing

Still at the Head of the Class: Student Housing in 2026

The sector’s next phase will favor scale, experience and disciplined market selection.

Student Housing Unlocked with Tyson Huebner, Director of Institutional Research at Yardi Matrix

Student Housing Unlocked: Where the Sector Still Outperforms

In this conversation with MHN’s Olivia Bunescu, Yardi Matrix’s Tyson Huebner unpacks the sector’s fundamentals and why it keeps outperforming multifamily.

Piazza Alta, a community located in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood

How AI Recasts Multifamily Operations: Inside Post Brothers’ Playbook

The company’s co-COO explains how AI streamlines service and accelerates renewals without losing the human touch.

The Flats at Ballantyne, a 194-unit community in Charlotte, N.C.

Finding Value in Volatile Markets, the CRC Way

Dana Caudell on how the firm’s strategy is playing out amid market shifts.

Frontera Shores, a 201-unit BTR community in North Texas

MHN Asks: Will the North Texas BTR Market Continue to Shine?

Wan Bridge’s Kelli Cone discusses what’s behind the build-to-rent boom and where opportunities are emerging next.