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: Architecture Billings Drop Worrisome for CRE
The American Institute of Architects reported its latest Architecture Billings Index this week, noting that the index dropped below 50 for the first time in a good many months.
AV Homes Kicks Off 2015 with Six National Industry Honors
AV Homes, a builder of resort-style homes and communities in Arizona, Florida and North Carolina, was recently honored with five Best of 50+ Housing Awards by the National Association of Homebuilders.
Trammell Crow Completes Suburban Chicago Apartments
Trammell Crow Co., through its wholly owned subsidiary High Street Residential, has completed its 138-unit Midtown Square apartment development in suburban Chicago.
Sale of PATRIZIA Immobilien’s PROVINOPARK Apartments in Augsburg Almost Complete
Almost all the apartments within PATRIZIA Immobilien AG’s new city neighborhood “Wohnen im PROVINOPARK” in Augsburg have been sold.
New Hyatt Place Opens in Tijuana, Mexico
Hyatt Place Tijuana opened in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced recently.
Attracting Traditional Buyers in Arizona
Deco Communities is developing Inspire on Earll, a $42 million project that will consist of 97 contemporary-styled residences on the edge of vibrant Old Town Scottsdale.
Economy Watch: Are Mortgage Credit Conditions Getting Better?
The Federal Open Market Committee talks about interest rates and mortgage credit conditions.
Guest Blog: Active Adult Living: Marketing Amenities for Broad Appeal
By Michael Mendillo, President, FirstService Residential Mid-Atlantic For today’s active adult residents, a marketable and appealing community amenity is not what it used to be. In fact, it’s not one specific thing at all, unlike in the past when a top-notch golf course drove the formula for success. Now amenities are a different story altogether–a story marked by diverse activities that reflect the unique and varied interests of the 55-plus audience. The golf course still has a place in the overall plan for many, but it has been joined by a host of potential options: team sports programs, on-property bike…
What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: 5 Ways You’re Infuriating Your Renters
Do you do these things at your community? Here’s why you shouldn’t.
Work Starts on Condos Near Manhattan’s Billionaire Row
Euro Properties has started work on a condo tower at 118 East 59th St. in Manhattan with the demolition of the existing property on the site. When complete, the new property will offer 29 full-floor and larger residences, and be anchored by a three-floor retail condo on its lower floors.