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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Master the (Lucrative) Business of ‘Wellness’

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Getting to Zero

Net-zero energy for non-profit communities.

Guest Blog: How to Increase Your Visibility on Apartment Search Sites

By Edward Jiang, Business Development Manager at PadMapper A successful marketing strategy for every multifamily community recognizes how renters in your area look for new places to live, and being available and visible in the right locations. With 27-million monthly unique visitors to the top 6 apartment search websites according to ComScore (and that’s in January, the middle of slow season), you can’t ignore the fact that many people start their hunt for a new place online. Websites like Google and Amazon train users to expect easy access to information about products or services: reviews, photos, open hours, etc. However,…

Advenir Buys Dallas Apartment Community

Multifamily investor Advenir has acquired the 332-unit Frankford Springs, which is located in north Dallas at 3702 Frankford Rd., in an off-market transaction for an unspecified price.

Largest SoCal Multifamily Acquisition Since 2013 Complete

Boston-based Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation and San Diego-based MG Properties Group have announced their acquisition of a 768-unit apartment community in Anaheim, the Madison Park Apartments.

660-Bed South Carolina Student Housing Community Breaks Ground

Peak Campus Development has started construction on a 218-unit, 660-bed student housing property in Columbia, S.C.

Dolben Company Announces Director of Development

The Dolben Company Inc., a full-service Boston-based real estate company announced that John O’Connor has been promoted to the role of director of development – New England.

Economy Watch: Employment Growth Hits a Bump

The economy wheezed a little in March, not producing as many jobs as expected, and fewer than at any time in the last six months or so.