As an industry leader, Laura handles all macro and micro levels of new development research and data trends, provides real-time market intelligence to developers, and is involved in the earliest stages of pre-development.

Laura consults on all aspect of pre-development planning including pricing, floor plan, finish and amenity recommendations to maximize sales velocity and sellout for each project. She formulates custom market reports and studies for mixed-use developments to educate clients and their financing institutions. Her advisory has been key to the success of many important new developments throughout her career, including The Cortland (555 West 22nd Street), One Wall Street, 200 Amsterdam, 99 Hudson, Rose Hill (30 East 29th Street), 42 Crosby Street, and The Fitzroy (514 West 24th Street), Laura’s research has proven an essential decision-making tool for best-in-class global and local developers, including Related Companies, China Overseas America, JDS, Brookfield Properties, and more.

Laura has worked in development research and consulting for over ten years. She is currently at Brown Harris Stevens Development Marketing, and she was previously the Senior Economist at the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), monitoring all New York City economic trends, real estate policy, real estate development patterns and both studies the economic behavioral patterns of New Yorkers in regards to purchase and sales activity, retail activity, leasing activity and more.

Laura has degrees in Economics and Communications from Northeastern University. She serves as the Real Estate Lead on the Governance Committee for the Board of Trustees for Brooklyn RISE Charter Schools.