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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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.
Carter Announces Multi-family Development Near Boise State Named Vista
Carter announced its multifamily development near Boise State University will be named Vista.
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow Brings Contemporary Flair to the Iconic Hotel Moskva
One of the most iconic hospitality spots in the entire Russian Federation is set for a rebirth as the historic Hotel Moskva has been reopened as the Four Seasons Hotel Moscow.
Downtown LA Pricing Record Shattered by Kor Group on Barker Block
Warehouse No. 1 at Barker Block has sold out, making it the fastest-selling residential project in Downtown Los Angeles.
Economy Watch: Q3 GDP Growth Surprises on the Upside at 3.5 Percent
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported its first estimate for Q3 real U.S. gross domestic product on Thursday, finding that it increased at an annualized rate of 3.5 percent for the quarter, which was above expectation.
ULI Special Report: Strong Rental M-F Market Driven by Record Student Debt, Cautious Millennials
“Do we have a boom or do we have a bust in the multifamily industry?” John Healy Jr., co-founder & principal of Hyde Street Holdings LLC, asked that question as he opened the “Rental Multifamily Housing: New American Dream or Classic Bubble?” panel at the Urban Land Institute’s Fall Meeting, held in Manhattan last week.