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

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Global Economy Keeps Improving, but at Slower Pace

RICS Economist Tarrant Parsons’s latest update on investor and occupier sentiment and what to watch in 2022.

Recovery Gains Traction Across Global Markets

RICS Economist Tarrant Parsons reveals the organization’s latest findings in a new podcast episode.

A Success Story That Will Inspire You

Barbi Reuter launched her career typing leases. Now she’s the CEO of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR and the 2022 CREW Network president. Reuter talks about her journey to the top in the latest episode of our podcast series.

Fine-Tuning Office Footprints for New Work Models

In our latest podcast, corporate real estate specialist Rob Raymond of FTI Consulting shares insights on sizing up post-pandemic space needs.

Pushing for Change: Bringing Outliers to the Table

BentallGreenOak CEO Sonny Kalsi on the company’s efforts to expand diversity and inclusion across the industry.

Cubic to Open New $100M San Diego HQ

Cisterra Development built the 250,000-square-foot campus, which will accommodate the defense and transit contractor’s 1,500 employees.

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Equity Commonwealth to Pay $3.4B for Monmouth

The deal is set to close in the second half of 2021, almost a year after Blackwells attempted to acquire the public equity REIT for $3.8 billion.

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Global CRE Markets: Sentiment Continues to Edge Up

Real estate stakeholders worldwide now see recovery in progress, yet market conditions are still polarized. Hear the details from RICS Economist Tarrant Parsons in our latest podcast!

What You Need to Know About Taxation, Valuation in 2021

Experts from FTI Consulting share insights on potential tax changes and the impact of the health crisis on property values in the latest episode of our quarterly podcast series.

Guiding Female CRE Leaders Through Rainy Days

CREW Network 2021 President Tiffany English reveals how she’s getting through the pandemic and talks about her plans this year. Listen to a lively conversation with an inspiring leader!