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
Home2 Suites by Hilton Opens in Summerville
Everest Hotels Group owns the 93-key property, which offers tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities, as well as easy access to downtown Charleston, S.C.
Dream Hotel to Debut Flagship Unscripted Hotel in Durham
The 74-key boutique hotel will open following a multi-million-dollar redesign and revitalization of the Jack Tar Motel. Austin Lawrence Partners collaborated with Dream Hotel Group on the project.
AJ Manufacturing Doubles Capacity, Moves HQ
The company moved to the Three Trails Industrial Park, a Class A industrial park in southern Kansas City, Mo. AJ also added equipment to its new plant.
JLL Brokers Sale of 213 KSF Orlando Warehouse
Exeter Property Group purchased the 213,290-square-foot asset from Cambridge Hanover for $8.9 million. The building is located in Orlando Central Park, one of Florida’s largest industrial parks.
Emerson to Invest $100M in Ohio Facilities
Construction and renovation plans include updating and expanding office and lab space at the company’s Sidney, Ohio, location. Investments will be made over the next four years.
Mandarin Oriental to Open First Property in Australia Tower
The hotel and residences will be located in a $227 million, mixed-use tower designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, in Melbourne. The property will feature 196 keys and 148 luxury apartments.
Gehr Hospitality Nabs Four Points by Sheraton, Charlotte
BMO Harris Bank financed the acquisition. Real Hospitality Group will manage the 132-key property, which is set to undergo a significant renovation.
Franklin Street Closes $23M Sale of Central Florida Retail Asset
Publix Super Markets purchased Ovation Town Center, where it is an anchor tenant. The 96,750-square-foot shopping center is in the Davenport submarket of Orlando. Armstrong Development sold the property.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Debuts in Cincinnati
The hotel is roughly 35 miles from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Keystone Hotel Group will manage the 100-key property.
Remodeled Holiday Inn Debuts in Arkansas
InterContinental Hotels Group completed a multi-million dollar renovation of the 150-key Holiday Inn Presidential Downtown Little Rock. The property features 5,000 square feet of meeting space.