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Student Housing Unlocked: Changing the Game Through Thoughtful Design

4 weeks ago | multihousingnews.com | Olivia Bunescu

In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, MHN’s Olivia Bunescu discusses with Moody Nolan’s Beryl DePalma Alder about creating spaces with wellness in mind. Senior Project Designer Beryl DePalma Alder shares her perspective about what it means to design with wellness in mind.
Step Into My Office: Inside LA’s Office Market Recalibration

1 month ago | commercialsearch.com | Olivia Bunescu

By Olivia Bunescu May 28, 2025 PodcastsInvestmentLos AngelesWest Kidder Mathews’ John Anthony and CPE’s Olivia Bunescu explore the dynamics influencing demand, investment and development across the metro. Anthony shares his perspectives about the current dynamics of the Los Angeles market and it needs to recalibrate. Image by peshkov/iStockphoto.com The last quarter of 2024 was a busy time for Los Angeles, pushing the metro to rank third nationally in terms of investment. Despite a slight...
Finding the AI-Human Touch Sweet Spot: Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

1 month ago | multihousingnews.com | Olivia Bunescu

LeaseHawk developed ACE, a 24/7 AI-powered leasing assistant that can help companies initiate the resident experience by answering calls, messages and chats across digital platforms. Image courtesy of LeaseHawkAI has become a more and more present tool in marketing as we know it today, offering data-driven insights and efficiency, especially for repetitive tasks.
Student Housing Unlocked: Investor Appetite Decoded With Coastal Ridge’s Co-CEO

1 month ago | multihousingnews.com | Olivia Bunescu

What’s driving growth in student housing? Coastal Ridge's Co-CEO unpacks market shifts, mitigating risks and resident satisfaction. Patrick McBride, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Coastal Ridge, discusses the firm’s growth journey, investment strategies, and what’s next for the evolving student housing sector.
Primary Workspace, the Louisiana School Turned Coworking Hub

1 month ago | commercialsearch.com | Olivia Bunescu

By Olivia Bunescu May 8, 2025 CoworkingDevelopmentExecutive InsightsSoutheast Behind the scenes of a boutique conversion project, with Formwork Development's David Hecht and Studio BKA's Kim Payne Allen. Tucked away on the walkable streets of Gretna, La., across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, a century-old schoolhouse was recently brought back to life. The 20,000-square-foot building that once echoed with children’s footsteps, now hums with the creative energy of small businesses and...
The Biggest Issue in Multifamily Today? Excess Supply, Says Legacy Partners CFO

1 month ago | multihousingnews.com | Olivia Bunescu

Excess supply is one of the biggest challenges in multifamily today, Calleja believes, but he continues to perceive the sector as resilient. Image courtesy of Legacy PartnersDespite high construction costs and interest rates, increasing inflation and pockets of oversupply, the U.S. multifamily sector has shown resilience, according to Legacy Partners CFO Robert Calleja.
How Does the New Wave of BTR Homes Look Like? Here's Crescent Communities' View

2 months ago | multihousingnews.com | Olivia Bunescu

With renters becoming more discerning, factors like community design, amenities and long-term durability will play a larger role in shaping demand, Chen believes.
MetLife Sells Houston Office Asset - Commercial Property Executive

2 months ago | commercialsearch.com | Anca Gagiuc |Vicentiu Fusea |Claudiu Tiganescu |Jeffrey Steele |Olivia Bunescu |Corina Stef | +3 more

A partnership led by Braun Enterprises has acquired 3040 Post Oak Blvd., a Class A office building in Houston’s Galleria area.
When Women Take the Lead: The Story Behind 25N Coworking

Mar 26, 2025 | commercialsearch.com | Olivia Bunescu

By Olivia Bunescu March 26, 2025 Executive InsightsCoworkingNational As we continue to celebrate women this month, we talk to CEO Mara Hauser about shared workspace concepts disrupting the industry. Hauser shares the vision behind her community-driven coworking spaces. Image courtesy of 25N Coworking Now, more than ever, thoughtful design, a hospitality-driven approach and coworking go hand in hand. Spaces that foster collaboration and a real connection among members are the ones that thrive...
Step Into My Office: "Wait and See" for DC?

Mar 20, 2025 | commercialsearch.com | Olivia Bunescu

Once considered one of the most stable markets due to its reliance on government agencies, Washington, D.C.’s office market is now facing a period of volatility, with rising vacancy rates and a low development pipeline. As investors wait on the sidelines or turn to more flexible solutions, the overall sentiment is to “wait and see,” as the market is navigating this period of redefining itself.