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
How Hyatt Regency Hotel Complements Nashville’s Vibe
Nashville Yards will soon breathe life into a neglected area of the city. HKS Architects SVP of Hospitality Luis Zapiain and Senior Designer Enoch Suhm talked to CPE about the design of the hotel that is considered a gateway to Music City’s central business district.
Piper Jaffray Renews Lease, Relocates to AZ Camelback Esplanade
Lee & Associates brokered the 3,900-square-foot renewal, relocation and expansion for the lessee. CBRE worked on behalf of LBA Realty, the landlord.
Retail RE Veteran Named Lat Purser VP
Jimmy Penman Jr. joined Charlotte-based Lat Purser & Associates in 2015 as director of leasing. He has now been promoted to the executive team and named vice president.
Mammoth Warehouse Opens in Nashville Suburb
Built by HSA Commercial Real Estate and Premier Design + Build Group, Commerce Farms V is a 652,000-square-foot flexible distribution facility located in Lebanon, Tenn.
IMH Lands Historic Sonoma Hotel
The Scottsdale-based group purchased MacArthur Place, a 64-key hotel in California. The new owner intends to upgrade and rebrand the hotel as L’Auberge de Sonoma.
Coastal Ridge Enters TN Market With $57M Acquisition
In a partnership with H. Katz Capital, the company purchased The Preserve at Forest Creek, a 414-unit community in Memphis. Blackstone subsidiary LivCor sold the asset.
Becknell to Expand Cincinnati Presence With 177 KSF Spec Building
CBRE assisted the company with the purchase of a 14-acre industrial site in the city of Fairfield, Ohio. The warehouse is expected to be delivered during the first quarter of 2018.
HFF Facilitates the Sale of 126 KSF Raleigh Business Center
Stoltz Real Estate Fund VI purchased the property from a partnership between Somerset Properties and Alex Brown Realty for $17.8 million.
NAI Hanson, Sitex Break Ground on 271 KSF NJ Warehouse
One Sharp Plaza will be a Class A facility located in the Stateline Business Park in Mahwah. Completion is planned for first-quarter 2018.
NAI Brannen Goddard Brokers Sale of 169 KSF GA Warehouse
Stratton Warehouse in Cartersville traded for $4 million. The commercial real estate firm worked on behalf of the seller, B & B Realty, and procured the buyer, MJC Inc.