Laura Valean
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
Ackerman & Co. Expands Executive Team
Brett Buchwald is the company’s new vice president of medical office investment sales and Larry Jarema is now senior vice president of medical office leasing.
Transwestern Negotiates 112 KSF Leases in FL
The firm’s South Florida team represented the landlord in leasing Class A industrial spaces to four different tenants at Seneca Industrial Park in Broward County.
JLL to Lease, Manage 236 KSF Tampa Complex
Center Point Business Park is a six-building, flex/light-industrial facility that California-based Birtcher Anderson Realty recently purchased for almost $20 million.
Frontline Holdings Expands Texas Footprint
The company acquired the 334-unit Westview Apartments in Lewisville. JLL Capital Markets arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the seller.
JLL Carolinas Adds New SVP
With more than 15 years of experience, Katie Coppins will focus on tenant representation and business development in the Triangle.
Denver-Area Hotel Changes Hands
Ascent Real Estate facilitated the sale of Rodeway Inn in Estes Park. The area attracts approximately four million tourists each year due to Rocky Mountain National Park.
CBRE Brokers 65 KSF Office Relocation in Ohio
HKT Teleservices will move its engagement center in Dublin to a newly constructed building in Grove City, approximately 20 miles south.
Specialist Insight: REIT Compensation Levels in 2017
Katie Gaynor, managing director at FTI Consulting, discusses the firm’s latest research in the first installment of a new podcast series.
Sonnenblick-Eichner Arranges $50M Refi for Seattle Hotel
The company closed on financing for the 153-key Hotel Theodore, a recently renovated asset in the metro’s downtown area.
Charleston Mixed-Use Asset Lands 3 Retail Leases
Federal Capital Partners and Kane Realty are renting 7,200 square feet at 601 Meeting St. to a nail salon, a cafe and a fitness facility.