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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Economy Watch: Consumers Rein in Spending in September
The Census Bureau reported that U.S. retail sales came in at $442.7 billion in September, a drop of 0.3 percent compared with August.
Joseph Aliotta Joins Perkins Eastman as Principal
International design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman announced Joseph J. Aliotta AIA, LEED AP as a principal in the firm’s New York office.
Brookfield Canada Office Properties Picks Up Brookfield Place Calgary East Tower
Brookfield Canada Office Properties recently announced the acquisition of the Brookfield Place Calgary development’s east tower.
Historic Rice Apartments in Houston to be Renovated by New Owner
Greystar has unveiled plans to renovate the Rice Apartments in Houston. The Rice, formerly the Rice Hotel, has 308 units and was originally built in 1913 on the site of the capitol of the Republic of Texas, and a couple of previous, smaller hotels in the 19th century, which for a time were owned by William Rice, founder of Rice University.
Gut Rehab to Create Apartments for Homeless
The Walnut Avenue Apartments redevelopment is about to begin construction in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. The project will be a gut rehab of a derelict commercial building that will ultimately create housing for 30 formerly homeless individuals.
LCOR Announces New Hire
LCOR, a fully integrated real estate company specializing in property development, investment and management, announced the addition of Zachary Anduiza to the team serving the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Construction Begins on KTGY-Designed The Lakes at West Covina
Construction of The Lakes at West Covina, a 450-unit luxury rental community, is now under way in West Covina, Calif.
Economy Watch: SoCal Home Sales Surge in September
Southern California home sales hit a five-year high for September, rising above a year earlier for the first time in 12 months amid gains for mid- to high-end deals, CoreLogic DataQuick reported.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: No Definite Word About Interest Rates
No definite word about interest rates from the Fed. As usual.