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
764 KSF Industrial Portfolio Changes Hands in Charlotte
An HFF team facilitated the sale of two Class A buildings on behalf of The Keith Corp for $70.5 million.
Preferred Apartment Communities Nabs Charlotte-Area Retail Asset
The company used an $18.5 million loan from Nationwide to finance the acquisition. CBRE facilitated the sale of Brawley Commons on behalf of the seller.
The Opportunity Behind Vacant Mall Spaces
Well-known retailers announced thousands of store closings this year, giving most mall operators the shivers. Noddle Cos. Vice President of Leasing Gordon Sudbeck reveals his predictions on how the retail landscape is about to pivot.
Cambria Hotels Debuts Asheville, NC, Property
FIRC Group developed the 136-key upscale hotel that features a fitness center, an open-air terrace and 3,400 square feet of multi-function spaces.
How E-Commerce Growth Benefits the Industrial Sector
Amherst Capital’s Abbe Franchot and Christopher Kelly reveal how changes in warehouse design could help meet the growing demand in the sector.
JLL Grows Carolinas Retail Team
Gregory Ix will lead the retail brokerage practice as senior vice president. The real estate executive has more than 25 years of experience.
AY Closes $8M Sale of WPB Office Asset
Carrier Corp. is the only tenant of the 37,392-square-foot The Atrium. The asset changed hands within 45 days of hitting the market.
Brice Head Rejoins Marcus & Millichap CA Office
Head will be senior vice president of investments in the company’s new El Segundo office. Previously, he was part of the firm’s Los Angeles team for four years.
Caerus Group Retrofits Former Long Island City Facility
The fully renovated office building in the heart of the city used to be a jewelry manufacturing plant. Newmark Knight Frank announced the market debut of the new property.
ViaWest Sells 249 KSF Industrial Portfolio in TX
CBRE represented both parties involved in the deal. Merchant Industrial is a four-building property in El Paso, which the company previously acquired back in 2015.