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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
Finding Value in Volatile Markets, the CRC Way
Dana Caudell on how the firm’s strategy is playing out amid market shifts.
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.
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: Ditching the Design Catalogue?
Mary Cook Associates’ Josh Kassing explores student housing design trends, misconceptions and built-to-spec furniture.










