Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
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Economy Watch: Two Tales of Employment Recovery: Construction and Hospitality
Construction has had a fairly good run lately in terms of job creation, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that the industry added a net of 45,000 positions in April, after not budging much in March.
EdR Announced Two Key Hires
EdR announced two recent and key additions: Sonja N. Harris as vice president of human resources, and Samantha Long as director of strategic planning and analysis.
Bluerock, Catalyst to Develop Atlanta Apartment Building
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, along with an affiliate of Bluerock Real Estate and Catalyst Development Partners, are partnering to develop a 285-unit apartment community in Atlanta.
Forging a Departure From Other Properties’ Sameness
Cocke, Finkelstein Inc. and Llewellyn Development are partnering to develop a new Olmsted apartment community in the south of Broadway or “SoBro” enclave of Nashville, reports Atlanta-based Cocke, Finkelstein, Inc.
Economy Watch: How Strong is Employment Among Millennials?
The April Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report was generally good news, with a net gain of 223,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 5.4 percent, the lowest that metric has been in the last seven years, since the onset months of the recession.
How to Attract Millennials with Color
The Millennial Generation is an increasingly important target market for the multifamily industry because of its size, buying power and perspective.
Leasing Under Way at Orlando-Area Apartments
Pre-leasing has kicked off at Altís Sand Lake, an apartment development in the unincorporated Dr. Phillips area of Orange County, Fla., near Orlando. The property has 315 private-entry units with attached private garages.
Get Your Residents Exactly What They Want for Mother’s Day
Here are some ideas for ways you can show your appreciation to residents on Mother’s Day.
Evictions at Lowest Level Since ‘09
According to a new analysis by TransUnion SmartMove, the number of apartment evictions in 2014 was the lowest in any year since 2009.