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/.
Top 10 Metros with the Most Population Change and Their Rental Rates
Changes in population and changes in employment are two of the most commonly cited drivers for rental change.
Former NBA Star and Partner Develop South Florida Affordable Housing
AM Affordable Housing and Housing Trust Group, a residential developer in Florida and other places, have closed on the financing of Courtside Family Apartments. The property is a new 84-unit affordable housing development in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. Former Miami Heat basketball star Alonzo Mourning is the director of AM.
New St. Regis Flagship Hotel Debuts in Istanbul
Starwood Hotels & Resorts unveiled the latest addition to its international St. Regis Hotels & Resorts portfolio.
An Apartment with an Exoskeleton
Equity Residential’s new 20-story tower, 170 Amsterdam, is about to begin leasing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The luxury rental building features an artistic, Handel Architects-designed exoskeleton.
Rethinking Resiliency
Be aware of new risks and incentives when building resilient apartment communities.
Economy Watch: Apartment Absorption Outruns Construction
The development of new apartments nationwide has been nothing if not brisk since the end of the recession, but it does have its ups and downs.
Trammell Crow to Develop Apartments in Maryland
Financing is now in place for Trammell Crow Residential’s development of Alexan Concorde Circle, a 310-unit apartment property in Linthicum, Md.
Thinking Creatively About Detroit’s Recovery
Thinking creatively about new ways to do business is a big part of the recovery of Detroit’s economy, and that includes established industries like property management and real estate. MHN interviews Scott Allen, president of FOURMIDABLE, about the efficiences fostered by his company’s business model.
$300M Nevada Apartments Change Hands
A new $300 million joint venture between The Bascom Group and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management has acquired Villa Serena, a 288-unit apartment property in Henderson, Nev.
Greystar Promotes Kevin Sheehan to Senior Managing Director of the Northeast Division
Greystar announced the promotion of Kevin Sheehan to senior managing director.