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/.
Guest Blog: Green Amenities for Multi-Housing: Plug-in Electric Vehicle Chargers
By Christine Kehoe, Executive Director, California Plug-In Electric Vehicle Collaborative Chances are you’ve seen a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) on the road, parked at the mall, or even driving in your neighborhood. These days, it’s not uncommon. There are more than 234,000 PEVs in the nation and many vehicle models from which people can choose. Cities such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle have the highest rates of PEV adoption in the country, which includes a large number of people living in apartments and condominiums. This presents a big opportunity for properties to install PEV charging…
Health Care REIT Buys UK Seniors Portfolio for $257M
Health Care REIT has acquired a portfolio of 11 seniors housing properties in the UK for £153 million (about $257 million) in cash from Gracewell Healthcare.
Marriott Opens 580-Room Hotel in Doha
Marriott Hotels, Marriott International’s business and leisure brand is currently gaining ground across the Middle East and Africa.
Modern Spaces Launches Sales at FIVE FortyOne In Long Island City
The official launch of sales has taken place at FIVE FortyOne, a luxury boutique condominium in Long Island City.
Economy Watch: Euro Zone Growth Stagnates in Q2
Eurostat, the statistics arm of the European Union, reported that gross domestic product in the euro zone (the 18 nations that use the common currency) neither grew nor contracted in the second quarter of 2014 compared with Q1.
INNOVATIVE Restructures to Create Additional Focus on Conventional Multifamily Communities, Hires Dana Caudell
INNOVATIVE Real Estate Companies has restructured to create additional emphasis on conventional multifamily in addition to student housing. INNOVATIVE’s principals—Doug Sherman, Michael Augustine and Jared Miller—are positioning the company for a period of strong growth in both sectors.
Bozzuto Communities Named Best Apartments in NY and Arlington, Va., says J Turner Research
Bozzuto Management Company, a Greenbelt, Md.-based residential property management company active throughout the East Coast, announced that Bozzuto communities were named as the “Best Property” in two of the largest and most competitive markets in the country – New York and Arlington, Va.
Rich Davis joins Multi-Housing News as Advertising Director
Multi-Housing News is proud to welcome Rich Davis as the newest addition to the team.
American Standard Expands U.S. Design Team with Addition of Three Experienced Creative Pros
As part of its ongoing effort to expand and enhance the role of design across its key business processes, American Standard Brands recently welcomed three additions to the company’s design team.
Lifescapes Completes Vegas-Style Apartment Rooftop in SoCal
Lifescapes International has completed a one-acre rooftop design at the Marke, a new apartment property in Orange County developed by Lyon Communities.