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/.

Heron International Sells Heron Plaza Development Site to UOL Group as Buyer Plans European Hospitality Brand Debut

A major land transaction was recently completed as hotel operator UOL Group Ltd. acquired a plot of land in London.

Las Vegas’ Residential Market Continues Improvement as Hospitality Sector Inspires Southwest Region Comeback

With employment steadily improving in a job market that had been in dire need of improvement in recent years, and occupancy rates and rents experiencing sustainable growth, Las Vegas is poised for a better year in terms of its apartment market by the end of 2014.

Meadow Partners Acquires Rocket Factory Lofts in Brooklyn

Meadow Partners has acquired 100 South 4th St., a rental property with 75 loft apartments known as Rocket Factory Lofts in Brooklyn’s popular Williamsburg neighborhood.

Economy Watch: Retail Sales Flat in July

In July, American consumers took a break from an increase in retail spending.

Newly Renamed BKLYN Air Close to Completion

Work is nearly complete on BKLYN Air, an apartment development at 309 Gold St. in Downtown Brooklyn.

MHN Interview: Carter Vice President Todd Bradford

Carter, a real estate investment firm, recently announced that Todd Bradford was promoted to vice president. MHN talks to Bradford about his new role, as well as some challenges he’s currently seeing in the multifamily industry.

Constellation Hotels Holding Limited Offers to Buy the InterContinental Paris – Le Grand Hotel for Over $442M

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is getting ready to sell its historic InterContinental Paris – Le Grand Hotel.

KTGY-Designed Elysian at The District Under Construction in Nevada

The Elysian at The District apartment community in Henderson, Nev., is under construction. Designed by KTGY Group, Architecture + Planning, the luxurious 33 building, 360-unit, 18.95-acre project is being developed by The Calida Group of Las Vegas.

Economy Watch: Budget Deficit Continues Shrinking

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in its latest Monthly Treasury Statement, said that the country ran a $94 billion deficit in July 2014, down from $97 billion during the same month a year earlier.

Standard Pacific Homes Unveils New Housing in Menifee, CA

Standard Pacific Homes has opened two for-sale residential projects in the master-planned community of Heritage Lake in Menifee, Calif. One is Newbridge at Heritage Lake, the other Carmel at Heritage Lake.