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.

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.

Astoria, a 792-bed student housing community in Denton, Texas

Inside CLS Living’s Hospitality-Infused Operations Model

Elliot Tamir shares how customization can transform student housing into a high-touch experience that drives resident satisfaction.

Student Housing Unlocked podcast episode with Josh Kassing, Senior Vice President at Mary Cook Associates

Student Housing Unlocked: Ditching the Design Catalogue?

Mary Cook Associates’ Josh Kassing explores student housing design trends, misconceptions and built-to-spec furniture.

University of California San Diego Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood

Exponential Ecology Meets Student Housing at UC San Diego

Once a parking lot, this mixed-use property is now redefining campus living standards. HKS’ Jeff Larsen expands.

Melissa Brady. SVP – Marketing, Communications, & Customer Experience at Fogelman Properties

Better Experiences: Why CX Is Your Brand’s Best Marketing Asset

Is customer experience multifamily marketers’ secret weapon? Melissa Brady of Fogelman Properties explains why.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Edith Spurlock Sampson community in Chicago

Tackling Chicago’s Affordable Housing Issue: A Conversation With CHA Officials

What does it take to ease the affordability gap in the Windy City? Two public housing experts go into detail.

Student Housing Unlocked with Daniel Bernstein, President & CIO of Campus Apartments

Student Housing Unlocked: How Are Higher Expectations Defining Management?

Campus Apartments’ president reveals strategies for maintaining high occupancy rates in this conversation with MHN’s Olivia Bunescu.

The Pryde, an LGBTQ+-oriented senior housing community in Boston

Safe Havens in Uncertain Times: Inside LGBTQ+ Senior Housing

A growing demand for inclusive housing is reshaping the landscape, despite political pressures and economic hurdles.

Student Housing Unlocked podcast episode with Moody Nolan

Student Housing Unlocked: Changing the Game Through Thoughtful Design

To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, MHN’s Olivia Bunescu and Beryl DePalma Alder of Moody Nolan discuss how to create spaces with wellness in mind.