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
Exeter Property Group Selects Builder of 440 KSF Warehouse
GDI Construction will develop the speculative warehouse in Whitestown, Ind. The building is expected to be functional by late November 2017.
JLL Strengthens Tampa Team
Ron Ruffner and Clay Sovich joined JLL as senior vice presidents. They will both be in charge of expanding the agency’s office-focused services in the Florida market.
HFF Closes Sale of SC Hotels
The portfolio comprises the 125-key Candlewood Suites in Charleston, S.C., and the 124-key Candlewood Suites in Bluffton/Hilton Head, S.C. HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Liberty Group.
Furniture Retailer to Build 250 KSF SC Warehouse
Room & Board Inc. is planning to construct a distribution center in Newton, Catawba County, in partnership with The Keith Corp. The Minneapolis-based manufacturer will invest $12.9 million and create 13 jobs during the next three years.
Charlotte Iconic Hotel to Embark on $26M Remake
The metamorphosis of the 374-key Omni Hotel in the heart of the metro’s financial district will revolve around Charlotte’s history with precious metals.
Record Leasing Numbers at N.C. Self-Storage Facility
The company’s newest self-storage facility leased 77 units in April 2017, exceeding 10 Federal’s prior single-month record of 48 leases achieved in May 2016.
Copaken Brooks Takes a Leap into KC Industrial Market
Frequently associated with office and mixed-use projects, the company announced its first industrial development. Midwest Gateway will be a 500,000-square-foot project located directly adjacent to the BNSF intermodal facility in Edgerton, Kan.
Moore’s Food Resources Establishes Roots in Greenville County
The natural foods provider is planning to create a new 131,200-square-foot facility in Piedmont, S.C. The company will bring $15 million in capital investment to the city and is expected to create 182 new jobs.
Robbins Electra Lands Eighth Charlotte Property
The Tampa-based owner-operator purchased Pavilion Crossings, a 408-unit community that will be rebranded as Grand Reserve at Pavilion. The property will undergo a $3.6 million renovation process.
Terreno Realty Lands Seattle Distribution Building
The company paid $5.9 million to acquire the 35,000-square-foot property, which is located at 25-29 South Hanford St. in the SoDo district.