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
Raffles Hotel Singapore to Embark on Restoration Program
The renovation process of the iconic 19th century hotel will begin in January 2017 and be conducted over three phases.
Arbor Lodging Unveils $20M Restoration of Hotel Phillips in Kansas City
The building will regain its original 1930s look by the end of 2016.
Mövenpick Expands in South Asia
Scheduled to open in 2019, the 240-key project marks the third Mövenpick hotel in Bangladesh.
Dermody Properties Develops Industrial Facility in Cincinnati
The new building is near Northern Kentucky International Airport and will be complete by May 2017.
DCT Industrial Trust Acquires 301 KSF Asset
The Cincinnati property was 60 percent occupied upon acquisition.
HFF Arranges $60M Refi for Charlotte-Area Retail Center
The 661,156-square-foot asset is the regional retail epicenter for southeast Charlotte.
World’s Largest Auto Glass Manufacturing Plant Opens in Ohio
Fuyao Glass America’s automotive glass fabrication facility marks the largest Chinese investment in the history of Ohio.
WPT Industrial Closes $60M Deal
WPT Industrial REIT has announced agreements to acquire industrial properties in Minnesota and Ohio.
Waterstone Defeases Two CMBS Loans
The firm closed on the defeasance of a $11 million CMBS loan in Columbia, Mo., and another $8 million CMBS loan in Milwaukee.
Xceligent Launches New App for CRE Tenant Brokers
Designed to improve space-tour experiences, Spaceful is an interactive digital solution for commercial real estate professionals.