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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New Student Housing Under Way in Raleigh
Stanhope, a new student housing property in Raleigh, has broken ground and has an expected completion date for the summer of 2015, ahead of the next academic year.
Naftali Group Developing 20-Story NYC Condo
The Naftali Group is developing a 20-story condominium at 234 East 23rd St. in Manhattan’s Gramercy district.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: The Fed Stands Pat on Interest Rates
The Fed stands pat on interest rates, but QE3’s a goner.
Economy Watch: Existing Home Sales Drop in August
The National Association of Realtors reported that U.S. existing home sales decreased 1.8 percent to an annualized rate of 5.05 million units in August, compared with 5.14 million in July.
Toby Bozzuto Named ‘Developer of the Year’ by Maryland Building Industry Association
The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) has named Toby Bozzuto, president of The Bozzuto Group, as its Developer of the Year.
CORT Names Tamela Coval Executive Strategist
CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, announced that multifamily industry veteran Tamela Coval, has joined the company as an executive strategist.
Earwood Joins EdR Construction Team to Support Growth
EdR announced that Bob Earwood has joined the company as vice president of construction effective immediately.
PBM Adds Two Executives to its Senior Management Team
Perfect Building Maintenance (PBM), a building maintenance companies, announced the addition of two executives to its senior management team. Ronald Fay has been appointed general manager, a position created specifically for him. Patricia O’Brien joins as senior account executive.
TSW Designs Renovation of Atlanta’s Ansley Forest Apartments
For decades, the 1970s-era Ansley Forest Apartments in Midtown Atlanta sat in a time warp, as the neighborhood around the community evolved and flourished.
Economy Watch: Unemployment Ticks Up in Nearly Half the States
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 24 states and the District of Columbia suffered unemployment rate increases in August compared with July, while 15 states had decreases, and 11 experienced no change.