Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
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Why This Joint Venture is Heading to The Village
Greystone has acquired a major interest in the prime West Village location of 130 7th Avenue South.
Economy Watch: The Long-Term Loss of Retail Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of retail jobs nationwide increased by 46,000 in January, which is a good thing, but in fact retail employment trends haven’t been all that strong in recent years.
New Internet Rules Positive for Apartment Owners
In a remarkable turnaround from only a year or so ago, FCC chairman Tom Wheeler has proposed rules that will stop ISPs from blocking or slowing down Internet content at will, or accepting payments for sending data more quickly.
Taking Student Housing to the Next Level
KSQ’s new student housing community includes unique features that promote both community building and privacy for the students.
Economy Watch: Construction Continues to Add Jobs
The U.S. economy created a net of 257,000 jobs in January, which was stronger than expected, and an uptick from the relatively weak report in December.
How This Community is Attracting Young Professionals
Novare Group and Batson-Cook Development Co. have broken ground on Atlantic House, a 32-story apartment tower on the corner of 14th and West Peachtree streets in Midtown Atlanta.
Scotland’s Largest NHS Hospital Project Ready for Service
Following a ceremonial key handover in late January, the NHS can settle in at the South Glasgow University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Sick Children campus.
Blackstone’s Logicor Expands Holdings with 4.3 MSF Acquisition in Germany
Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe IV has acquired 10 warehouse properties in Germany on behalf of its pan-European industrial arm Logicor.
The Ascott Limited Scores Management Contract for Somerset Maslak Istanbul
The Ascott Limited is set to expand its operations in Turkey, as the company has recently secured a management contract for the upcoming Somerset Maslak Istanbul.
MBA SPECIAL REPORT: Commercial Real Estate Market Operating at Peak Levels
On several key metrics, the commercial real estate industry is operating at peak levels and breaking all-time records even as the U.S. economic recovery is gathering steam.