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/.
Crescent Appoints New Group Presidents To Support Growth
Crescent Communities announced two appointments in its land and commercial business groups.
Partial Sale of Tempe’s Rialto Condominiums Announced
Dedicated multifamily brokerage and advisory services firm ABI Multifamily has announced the sale of 22 of the 54 residences at Rialto Condominiums, near Arizona State University in Tempe.
LEED Proven Provider: New Designation to Streamline the LEED Review Process
The Green Building Certification Institute launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects.
Economy Watch: More Evidence That Home Prices Rising More Slowly
CoreLogic reported that home prices, including distressed sales, increased 7.4 percent in July 2014 compared with the same month a year earlier.
Connecticut Awards $27M in Redevelopment Funds, Some for Multifamily
The state of Connecticut, through its Department of Economic and Community Development, has awarded $27 million in grants and loans for 20 brownfield remediation and redevelopment projects throughout the state.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Housing Appreciation Slows Down
Housing appreciation slows down, and fewer homeowners are under water.
MNS Report Shows Rents in Queens on the Rise
A new report by MNS, the “Queens Rental Market Report,” reveals that rent prices in Queens increased approximately 1.76 percent from June to July, with average rents going from $2,077 to $2,113.
Economy Watch: Personal Income Edges Up, Spending Dips
Personal income nationwide increased $28.6 billion, or 0.2 percent in July compared with June, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
PackageLog Now Synchronizes With Yardi Voyager
PackageLog™, powered by Logware™, announced its ability to communicate with Yardi® (yardi.com), a property management software provider. This integration allows resident information to be shared between Yardi and PackageLog™, removing the need to transfer information manually.
Picerne Plans Metro Providence Apartments
Florida-based Picerne Development has unveiled plans for Liberty Square Apartments in Plainville, Mass. The property will include 248 market-rate units on the east side of Washington St. in the town.