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/.
Insights on the Transformation of Detroit
For many American cities, the end of 2007 marked the bitter start of what now experts call “The Great Recession.” Among them, Detroit. But the ghost-like Detroit turned out to be a tremendous opportunity for real estate investors, and one of them has become a sort of local superhero.
Opus Develops 26-Story Luxury MF in Downtown Minneapolis
The Opus Group has completed development of The Nic on Fifth, a 26-story, luxury high-rise apartment community in downtown Minneapolis, designed to meet LEED certification.
Grace Hill Acquires Education Division of LeaseHawk and Announces Best-of-Breed Partnership for Multifamily Housing Industry
Grace Hill, a provider of online education and learning management solutions for the multifamily housing industry, and LeaseHawk jointly announced the acquisition of LeaseHawk’s education division.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Drops in September
The Census Bureau reported that construction spending during September 2014 came in at an annualized rate of $950.9 billion, a drop of 0.4 percent compared with August.
Construction Underway on West Humboldt Place in Chicago
Work has begun on West Humboldt Place, a 13-unit apartment building on the West Side of Chicago. Once complete, the new housing development will serve low-income families with disabilities.
The Spot Experience-Silverstein Properties Unveiling is No Shaggy-Dog Story
Pet care services provider The Spot Experience has launched the first-ever full-scale onsite pet services residential amenity. The 9,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility is offered in partnership with Silverstein Properties on the lobby level of Silver Towers, along 42nd Street.
Economy Watch: Personal Income Edges Up
U.S. personal income increased $22.7 billion, or 0.2 percent in September, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Friday. During the same period, personal consumption expenditures (PCE)—people out-spending their personal income—decreased $19 billion, or also 0.2 percent.
Bell Partners Buys Suburban Atlanta Apartments
Bell Partners Inc., an apartment investment and management specialist, has acquired Alta Woods on behalf of its investors. The 498-unit property is in the Atlanta suburb of Woodstock, a town of about 24,000 in Cherokee County.
The Secret to a Successful Resident Event
Looking to scare up some interest at your resident events? Follow the lead of Newport, a multifamily community in Jersey City, N.J., which recently held a successful Halloween carnival. MHN talked to Maya Autret, director of marketing, Newport Associates, before they ran the carnival, and talked about their secrets for well-attended resident programs.