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
Parkwood Buys Stake in Private Equity Firm
The firm bought 10 percent of global private equity firm The Riverside Co. The investment will be used exclusively to grow existing initiatives.
NorthMarq Capital Adds Industry Veteran as VP
Operating from the company’s Miami office, Paul Whalen will be in charge of investor capital, from fixed rate first mortgages to subordinate debt to equity.
Spirides Arranges $8M Loan for Hilton Hotel
The Tampa-based financing company arranged the senior construction loan for a new 98-key Hilton in Florence, S.C., from a U.S. bank.
PFF Scores New Cincinnati HQ
Cris Collinsworth’s sports statistic monitoring service will move into a 6,000-square-foot space owned by Stuffed Realty LLC. CBRE worked on behalf of PFF for this leasing.
Avison Young Adds Capital Markets Specialist
George Vail joined the firm in Miami. As principal, he will be in charge of expanding the company’s capital markets and debt platform in Florida.
PhishLabs Expands Charleston Operations
The cybersecurity intelligence services provider will move its corporate headquarters into a new, 25,000-square-foot facility at the Pacific Box and Crate development, which boasts a coffee shop, open green space and a yoga studio among other amenities.
Hines, Oaktree Sell 2 Buildings in Utah’s Silicon Slopes
NGKF represented the sellers of South Towne Corporate Center, a 262,219-square-foot property located near Salt Lake City’s CBD. A partnership between EverWest Real Estate Partners and Independencia Asset Management bought the property.
Friedman Sells Michigan Office Building
The commercial real estate services provider represented both the seller, Nicholas Development Company Inc., and the buyer in this transaction. Mark Van Den Branden LLC purchased the 6,500-square-foot property in Warren, Mich.
Lincoln Harris Starts Vertical Construction on Charlotte Community
The developer is partnering with Greg Currie and the Rea family to build Rea Farms, a project that includes a 200,000-square-foot fitness center, a 455-unit luxury community, 76,000-square-foot Harris Teeter store, a 171-unit senior living community, as well as 249 single-family homes and townhomes.
Car Parts Manufacturer to Bring $60M Investment to Springfield
The Japanese auto parts manufacturer previously announced a $10 million investment, but it now significantly expanded the project. Topre America intends to build a 150,000-square-foot facility in Clark County, Ohio, that will create 85 jobs.