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
HFF Closes Sale, Arranges Financing for SC Bank of America Plaza
The commercial real estate provider closed $23 million sale of and assisted with $17 million financing for the Bank of America Plaza in Greenville.
Residence Inn Cincinnati Airport Begins Extensive Renovation
The hotel is undergoing a multi-million dollar facelift of all its 150 guestrooms.
CBRE Boosts Retail Presence with Skye Group Buy
The acquisition of the Cleveland-based company will enhance CBRE’s retail project management service offerings.
CBRE Arranges Sale of 300-Key Columbus Hotel
The nine-story Crowne Plaza was purchased by Florida-based TJM Properties Inc. for an undisclosed amount.
CompuCom Systems Relocates Global HQ
The technology infrastructure services company will relocate its offices and global contact center operations from Texas to Lancaster County, S.C.
Everest Textile to Open First US Facility
The Taiwan-based company plans to invest $18.5 million over the next five years in a North Carolina manufacturing plant.
Magna International Invests $29M in Fourth SC Plant
The Canada-based company plans to build a 230,000-square-foot assembly facility in Spartanburg County to supply automobile seats to BMW.
Savills Studley Completes Leasing Transaction for Nutanix
The data center solutions provider will occupy 70,000 square feet in the Chesterfield building in Durham.
Meet Bluerock Capital Markets’ New CEO
Industry veteran Jeffrey Schwaber will be charged with growing the firm’s distribution footprint.
ADISA Elects 2017 Board of Directors
The association selected four new board directors, and a fifth one will be determined in a separate run-off election.