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: CRE’s a Hedge Against Inflation, But So What?

Inflation is about as dangerous as an after-dinner mint these days, which casts some doubt on commercial real estate’s traditional role as a hedge against inflation.

Upgrading to ‘Current Luxury Levels’

Pollack Shores Real Estate Group has acquired The Vinings at Delray Beach, a 228-unit apartment property in Delray Beach, in South Florida.

Stage One of Stockland Wetherill Park Retail Center Completed

The first phase of a comprehensive redevelopment at the Stockland Wetherill Park shopping complex has reached completion according to the contractor, Brookfield Multiplex.

What Spurred Quick Lease-ups at Miami’s New Senior Communities?

Three affordable housing developments in Miami’s West Brickell district have quickly leased up just four weeks after each received its certificate of occupancy.

Fair Housing ‘Oops’

Watch out for these commonly overlooked legal infractions.

Economy Watch: Trucking Downtick Points to Slightly Slower Economy

Two indirect barometers for the U.S. economy were released on Tuesday, both of which are transportation related, and one of which is of special interest to industrial and retail real estate.

What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: 6 Ways to Encourage Healthy Living at an Apartment Community

Here are some suggestions for property managers to incorporate healthy living in apartment communities.

Apartment Community Sold in Recovering Multifamily Market

Stone Gables, an apartment community near Raeford, N.C., has traded hands for $20 million, or about $104,000 a unit.

Is the Gap Widening Between the Rich and Poor?

A new report by the Brookings Institution looks at the gap between the richest and poorest households.

Economy Watch: Will Millennials Continue to Rent?

The latest report about existing home sales were neither good nor very bad.