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/.
Could Affordable Housing Strengthen Families? CDT Thinks So
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will benefit from a $100 million commitment from the Community Development Trust.
CORT Names Carrie Gebhart Group Vice President of Sales
CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, announced that Carrie Gebhart has joined the company as group vice president of sales.
Economy Watch: Woe for Retail
“Things are ugly” for retail right now. We examine why.
What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: Could Apartments Turn Down Anti-Vax Renters?
So, I’m going to see the band Bush in a few weeks. They were popular in the ’90s (and was my first concert, like, ever), and they’re totally back! I’m so excited! Do you know what’s also back? Flannel shirts. Oh, and measles. As I’m sure you’ve heard, even though it was considered eradicated in the United States years ago, there is currently an outbreak of measles, which started in Disneyland, and now is spreading across the country. Many people are saying that it’s able to spread so far now because of an anti-vaccination movement, where parents are choosing not…
Work to Begin on Affordable and Walkable Apartments in Suburban DC
A look at Bozzuto’s new development in Virginia.
What Renters Want with Jessica Fiur: The Problem With Some Amenities
Striking a balance between good-in-theory amenities, and way-too-popular amenities.
Fannie Mae Names Walker & Dunlop Top Lender for 2014
For the third consecutive year, Walker & Dunlop Inc. was named as the top Fannie Mae DUS Lender by volume.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Good Job Numbers Good for Real Estate
Good jobs numbers are good for real estate.
REIT Investors Spooked by Jobs Report: Should They Be?
REITs did an interesting thing not long after the BLS jobs numbers were published on Friday: share values took a dive.
Luxury and Exclusivity Key Selling Point at New Manhattan Condos
A new condo’s amenities include a sauna, private bicycle storage areas and a wine cellar with a private dining room. Is this what owners are looking for?