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
Colliers South Florida Expands Hospitality Team
John Wijtenburg has joined the company as vice president. He will be specializing in capital markets, with a focus on hotel and resort investment sales throughout Florida.
C&W Arranges Sale of Manhattan Mixed-Use Building
The four-story asset located at 217 E. Third St., in the East Village, changed hands for $5.1 million. The estate of Michael Mendez was the seller in this transaction.
Trump’s Steel, Aluminum Tariffs: Timber Gets a Shot
The decision means higher building costs, but also an opportunity for alternative construction trends. CPE talked to Steve Conboy about the impact of this White House move.
Risks, Benefits of Dog-Friendly Offices
More employers are exploring the benefits of allowing pets in the workplace, but what are the legal, health and safety implications for landlords or property managers? Diane Hvolka from Cozen O’Connor Real Estate shares some insights.
Lincoln Harris Adds New VP in Raleigh
Amy Watkins has nearly two decades of commercial real estate experience. In her new position, she will identify and secure new brokerage and development opportunities throughout the Triangle.
NAI Hanson Completes Sale of NJ Flex Property
T&M Realty Associates purchased the 2,800-square-foot, mixed-use building in Hackensack from Voorhis Associates. The deal included 0.3 acres of land.
FNB to Anchor Charlotte Mixed-Use Tower
The corporate parent of First National Bank will occupy 30,000 square feet at a new 31-story mixed-use tower in Charlotte, N.C., which is being developed by Dominion Realty Partners.
JV to Build 340 KSF Warehouse in Charleston
North Signal Capital and Westport Capital Partners have broken ground on a 340,000-square-foot build-to-suit facility for Science Applications International Corp. Bank of America provided financing for the project, which is situated within North Pointe Commerce Park.
OA Development Snags $63M Charlotte Portfolio
The deal marks the firm’s largest acquisition to date. The Park – Huntersville includes nearly 400,000 square feet of office space and is part of a larger master-planned commercial park.
Akridge Adds Iconic Building to Portfolio
New South Ventures sold Trust Building, a 41,000-square foot office asset in the heart of the city. PMC Real Estate Capital arranged the financing through RGA Reinsurance Group.