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
Continental Realty Nabs $17M Shopping Center in SC
The acquisition of the 136,242-square-foot center marks the third retail property purchased for the firm’s $164 million fund.
Trump Hotels Reveals New Brand Name
The new concept, Scion, will be targeted toward younger travelers seeking a sense of community and learning about the local culture.
BGL Completes $60M Financing for Mixed-Use Project in Cleveland
The transaction will allow for an adaptive reuse of a former historic site as well as a ground-up development of high-end market-rate apartments.
SE Cotton Breeding Gets $4M Boost from Bayer
The company celebrated the harvest of its first research crop at Cotton Breeding Station in Dawson, Ga.
Toastmasters Moves Global HQ to Denver
NGKF led the $19 million sale of Columbia Property Trust’s office property to the global communications firm.
Holroyd Opens First US Manufacturing Plant in SC
The company will move into a 34,650-square-foot facility in Spartanburg after a $12 million investment.
OTO Development Expands Portfolio with Five Hotels
The hospitality company will provide operational management to five new properties in the Mid-Atlantic and Florida markets.
NGKF Orchestrates $32M Sale of Office Building in Ohio
2000 Eastman Drive is an entirely leased 221,215-square-foot suburban asset in Milford that was purchased by Cole Office & Industrial REIT Inc.
Hillwood Lands Second Distribution Center in Southeast Columbus
Rickenbacker 717 is a 717,717-square-foot building that recently reached completion.
Berkadia Closes $92M Loan for New American Greetings HQ
The company secured the loan through Bank of America Merrill Lynch on behalf of H&L Property Co.