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/.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Job Creation this Month
A mediocre month for job creation.
Guest Blog: How to Increase Your Visibility on Apartment Search Sites
By Edward Jiang, Business Development Manager at PadMapper(opens in new tab) 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(opens in new tab) (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:…
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.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Homeownership Rates Aren’t Going Up
Homeownership rates aren’t going back up again.
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.
VIP Packages to Attract ‘Sophisticated’ Buyers
Scottsdale’s Entertainment District is getting its first and only luxury condominium tower.