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: Why There’s More Multifamily Being Built Now than Ever Before

Multifamily construction spending was up 29.8 percent since last January.

Seeking a Site in a High Barrier-to-Entry Market

Resmark Apartment Living and Intracorp are teaming up to develop 550 Broadway, a planned seven-story multifamily community in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood.

Drew Fletcher Promoted to Executive Vice President of Greystone Bassuk Group

The Greystone Bassuk Group, a real estate capital intermediary and financial advisor to major developers, today announced that Drew Fletcher has been promoted to executive vice president.

Grad Student Teams Vie to Design Louisiana Affordable Seniors Housing

HUD has picked finalists from among student-led teams from universities across the country as part of a competition to encourage innovation in affordable housing design and planning.

We Want to Hear Your Genius Marketing Approach!

What is your approach to multifamily marketing in 2015?

Western National Group Launches Enhanced Institutional Investor-Focused Platform; Adds Chief Marketing Officer

As part of an ongoing strategy to further grow its existing base of institutional investors, Western National Group has launched an enhanced institutional investor-focused platform and appointed George L. Ochs, a former institutional real estate manager with JP Morgan, as its chief marketing officer.

Lakisha Woods Named NAHB Chief Marketing Officer

The National Association of Home Builders announced the promotion of veteran staff member Lakisha Woods, CAE to chief marketing officer.

Why is This Luxury Development Focused on Water Quality?

Morgan has broken ground on Pearl Lantana, its latest Pearl luxury apartment development.

Economy Watch: Why the Restaurant Industry Continues to Expand

The restaurant industry continued its expansion in January, according to the National Restaurant Association, which—if the trend continues—counts as a good indicator for the absorption of restaurant space and the construction of new locations.

Onni Group Nears Completion of Downtown LA Multifamily

The Vancouver, BC-based developer Onni Group is nearing completion on LEVEL Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) in the city’s South Park District.