Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.

Jessica has been with the company since 2011 and previously was with Weekly Reader and IQPC. Contact Jessica at jessica.fiur@cpe-mhn.com, on Twitter @jfiur or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafiur/.

What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: Harry Shearer & The Simpsons: What to Do When a Multifamily Employee Leaves

Harry Shearer, the voice actor for many key characters on The Simpsons, is allegedly leaving the show. Employees unfortunately leave all the time. Here are some tips on what to do when an employee leaves your multifamily community.

The Altman Cos. Completes Garden-Style Apartments

The Altman Cos. is on the verge of completing its garden-style apartment property, Altís at Highland Park.

Starwood Expands Footprint in Vietnam with Signing of Sheraton Danang Resort

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is expanding its presence in Vietnam with the signing of the Sheraton Danang Resort, a new beachfront property located in Danang, the country’s third largest city.

Historic Palace in Lisbon to Be Redeveloped into Luxury Serviced Apartments

A $22 million investment in the restoration and transformation of the 500-year-old Palácio dos Condes de Lumiares is set to transform the property into a luxury apartment community.

The Walbrook Building Sold to Taiwan-Based Life Insurance Company

A high-quality office headquarters building in central London changed hands, as announced by Minerva Ltd.

Student Housing Gets Five-Star Amenities

What’s trending now in rental properties.

Economy Watch: Retail Sales Growth Slows to a Halt

Retail sales growth took a pause in April, according to the Census Bureau.

What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: Harry Shearer Leaving The Simpsons: What to Do When a Key Employee Leaves Your Multifamily Community

Harry Shearer, the voice actor for many key characters on The Simpsons, is allegedly leaving the show. Employees unfortunately leave all the time. Here are some tips on what to do when an employee leaves your multifamily community.

Huffines Expands TOD in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth

Huffines Communities has started work on the next phase of its transit-oriented development, Hebron 121 Station in Lewisville, a suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth. Preleasing for the phase will begin in late 2015 with occupancy in early ’16. It will include 242 new residences.

Adjacent Brooklyn Buildings Net Record Sale Price

A pair of adjacent apartment buildings in the Kensington section of Brooklyn have sold for a combined $10.33 million, GFI Realty Services announced.