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
Dalfen America Lands 272 KSF Industrial Asset in Durham, NC
The partnership between Trinity Capital Advisors and SilverCap Partners sold the fully occupied property for $16.8 million. HFF represented the seller in the transaction.
The Projects That Will Reshape Charlotte
The metro is going through a development boom, with millions of square feet of new commercial space sprouting up and thousands of residential units underway. Charlotte Chamber representatives, organizations and private developers revealed the reasons behind the city’s beehive status.
Cambria Breaks Ground in Historic Savannah District
Choice Hotels and HOS Management began work on the 103-key, six-story property. This is the brand’s first location in Georgia.
CCP Lands 202 KSF Charleston-Area Industrial Asset
CBRE Capital Markets brokered the sale of Foxbank Industrial Park on behalf of the seller, JL Woode. Located in Moncks Corner, S.C., the property is home to Sea Fox Boats.
RE Veteran Joins Starpoint Properties as Head of Investments
With nearly two decades of senior level experience, Lonnie Vidaurri will also lead the capital markets team. Previously, he served at Onewest Bank, Barclays and Lehman Brothers.
Transwestern Closes 142 KSF Texas Leases
WorldVentures expanded its global headquarters to 125,000 square feet at Legacy Tennyson Center, while Affinion Group signed a lease contract for 17,153 square feet.
Charleston Logistics Provider to Invest $36M in 400 KSF Expansion
The company acquired 26 acres of land at a former Navy base, with plans to build a facility to support its operations near Port of Charleston.
Fidelity National Title Promotes Company Veteran
Edson Burton, who has been with the company for 34 years, is the new executive vice president and Chicago division manager.
Akron-Area Manufacturing Buildings Change Hands
The former Wrayco facility in Stow will soon have a new tenant. CBRE facilitated the sale of the 240,000-square-foot property.
IPA Brokers Sale of 526 KSF Ohio Shopping Center
Located in Aurora, Marketplace at Four Corners traded for $55.7 million. The Marcus & Millichap division procured the seller and the buyer, a 1031 exchange investor.