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/.

Waterton Residential Hires Jeff Bailey as Senior Vice President

Waterton Residential, the multifamily investment and management division of Chicago-based Waterton Associates LLC, has hired veteran real estate executive Jeff Bailey as senior vice president, operations, for its multifamily properties in the western United States.

On the Boards

Join us for a look at what’s trending now with Abode Communities, Barzilay Development, Hickok Cole Architects, Humphreys & Partners, JHP Architecture/Urban Design, Kettler, and Myhre Group Architects.

Selling the Sizzle

Condo developers serve up marketing lessons.

Wood Partners Developing 311-Unit Community in Tampa Suburb

Wood Partners is developing Alta Terra Bella, a 19-acre luxury rental community in the Tampa suburb of Land O’Lakes, Fla.

Economy Watch: Gas Prices Still in Freefall

World oil markets are on track to give U.S. consumers an even better price for gasoline in the very near future, according to a report released by AAA—a holiday bonus of sorts.

Timeshare Industry Trends: Q&A with Brent Horak at BDO USA

Brent Horak, assurance partner in the real estate practice at BDO USA, offers insight into today’s timeshare industry in a Q&A with MHN.

DePaul Completes Affordable Apartments in Rochester

The Carriage Factory Apartments, created by the redevelopment of the former Cunningham Carriage Factory by the nonprofit DePaul, has been completed. As a residential property, it now offers 71 studio and one- and two-bedroom loft apartments for income-eligible residents.

Special Report: NMHC OpTech Twitter Chat Transcript

Recently MHN, Rick Haughey, vice president, industry technology initiatives, NMHC; and Mike Whaling, founder, 30 Lines, hosted a Twitter chat that continued the discussion from the NMHC OpTech conference.

5 Apartment Amenities to Incorporate in 2015

Exercise areas, grooming stations and daycare options for pets have become the norm. Your properties can stand out by remembering not all your residents have pets.