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/.

Working to Revitalize Public Housing Stock

Hunt Companies and the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso have closed on 1,590 units at 13 separate properties across the city in a $250 million, Phase 1 Rental Assistance Demonstration Project.

Affordable in Brooklyn

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and its partners have opened The Truxton Residence, a 48-unit supportive and affordable housing development in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Raymond James Tax Credit Funds Hires Industry Veteran as Vice President, Director of Acquisitions

Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, a national syndicator of affordable housing, announced the hiring of Kelly Henderson as vice president, director of acquisitions for the Northeast region.

Get Ready

How climate change is changing property management practices and procedures.

Finding Gold for Green

Financing green retrofits for affordable housing.

Creating a Live-Work-Play Community for Jersey Professionals

Fisher Development Associates has broken ground on 33 Park Avenue, a new luxury rental building in downtown Jersey City’s Gold Coast.

Economy Watch: Good Times for Hotels, But Properties Are Harder to Develop

Apartments have been the darling of the recovery since the recovery started, but the hotel market has snapped back from the dark days of 2009 and ’10 almost as dramatically.

ConAm Group Acquires Denver-Area Aparments

The ConAm Group has acquired PeakView Place, a 296-unit apartment property in metro Denver, for an unspecified price.

Ted Meylor Assumes Role of CEO for RED Capital Group

RED Capital Group and ORIX USA Corporation announced that Edward Meylor will be assuming the role of CEO for RED Capital Group, as Mike Moran, current CEO, transitions back to the parent company, ORIX USA.

What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: 8 Traits to Look For in a Multifamily Employee

Resumes don’t always tell you everything about a job candidate. Here are some character traits you might want to look for in your multifamily employees.