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/.
Carter Opens New Suburban Atlanta Apartments for Leasing
The real estate firm Carter has opened the first phase of its new apartment development, Place on Ponce, for leasing. The phase includes 28 units and is in downtown Decatur, on the corner of W. Ponce de Leon Ave. and Ponce de Leon Pl.
Michelle Antic Joins The Mark Company as Project Director
The Mark Company, an urban residential marketing and sales firm, announced Michelle Antic has been appointed project director.
WastePoint Names Top Multifamily Real Estate Industry Executive Alexandra Jackiw to its Board of Directors
WastePoint announced that it has named Alexandra Jackiw to its Board of Directors.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Kids of Today’s Renters are Tomorrow’s Renters. Here’s How to Get Them.
When you’re making your market plan, don’t forget to target kids of your current renters.
Kevin Johnson Joins Auction.com Board
Auction.com, an online real estate marketplace, has added retired Juniper Networks’ CEO and former Microsoft executive Kevin Johnson to its board of directors. Johnson is the most recent high-profile addition to the Auction.com board, joining Jeff Epstein, ex-Oracle and DoubleClick chief financial officer, and current managing partner at Bessemer Venture Partners.
Related California Announces New Market-Rate Residential Division to be Led by Greg Vilkin
Related California, the West Coast affiliate of Related Companies, announced that veteran real estate executive Greg Vilkin will join the company as president of Related California Urban Residential, a newly formed division, and as a member of the senior executive team.
Amstar Pays €63M for Zlota 44 Luxury Residential Tower in Warsaw, Poland
Denver-based Amstar Global Advisers recently announced the purchase of Warsaw’s iconic Zlota 44 residential tower in an off-market transaction.
LEI and Tribridge Team to Purchase Atlanta Apartment Building
Lowe Enterprises Investors has teamed with TriBridge Residential to acquire and operate City View, a 202-unit apartment building in Atlanta.
Economy Watch: Economy Still Growing, But Not Gangbusters
The Federal Reserve released the latest “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District,” better known as the Beige Book. According to the report, economic activity has expanded in all the 12 Federal Reserve districts since the previous book, but “none of the Districts pointed to a distinct shift in the overall pace of growth.”
Opus Completes VÉLO Apartments in Twin Cities
VÉLO, an apartment project in downtown Minneapolis, has been competed by the Opus Group. The community includes 101 apartment units and 12,000 square feet of retail space.