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/.
Economy Watch: Mortgages in Foreclosure Drop Steeply Since ’13
Black Night reported that the number of delinquent U.S. residential loans increased slightly in June compared with May, but is down 15 percent year- over-year.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: An Introvert’s Guide to Property Management
It might seem that being an extrovert would be a key personality trait for property managers. They frequently have to interact with both residents and staff. And not just interact—anyone can handle a “Hi,” or “Nice weather we’ve been having,” or “Did you see whatever sporting event was on”—but also deal with issues that come up, manage people, delegate responsibilities, all that. And, sure, being an extrovert certainly couldn’t hurt (though there are probably very few jobs where being an extrovert is a liability, unless it’s a professional “Sit Silently and Don’t Talk to Anyone” Manager, but those positions don’t…
Montroy Andersen DeMarco Hires David J. Stuart, AIA as Studio Director
David J. Stuart, AIA has joined the prominent New York City architecture, design, and planning firm of Montroy Andersen DeMarco (MADGI) as studio director.
Work Begins on Downtown Chicago Apartment Tower
Ground has broken on Wolf Point West Tower, a 47-story multifamily project in downtown Chicago. When completed in the fall of 2015, the property will feature 509 rental units, 200 parking spaces and more than 400 feet of publicly accessible river walk.
Condo Prices Rising Again in Trio of West Coast Cities
Condominium prices rose again in June in downtown Los Angeles, San Francisco and downtown Seattle, according to The Mark Company’s Condominium Pricing Index.
Economy Watch: Existing Home Sales Up in June
The National Association of Realtors reported that total existing-home sales rose in June by 2.6 percent month-over-month to an annualized rate of 5.04 million units, compared with 4.91 units million in May.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Economy Seems Better
Economy seems better, but housing’s still a drag.
Greystar Plans Orlando Apartment Community
Greystar has unveiled plans for a 448-unit apartment property in Orlando, with construction set to start in October for a completion date about a year later.
Yardi Voyager 7S Earns Realcomm Digie Award for Innovative Technology
Soon after its mid-2013 release, Yardi Voyager® 7S became the solution of choice for clients attracted to the platform’s browser-independence, tablet compatibility and ability to add other Yardi solutions to create a full business solution.
National Development Begins Construction on 83-Unit Boston Luxury Development
National Development has started construction on SEPIA at Ink Block, an 83-unit luxury condominium that is part of a planned six-building, mixed-use development in Boston’s South End.