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/.
Modular Dorm Units Offer Student Housing Solutions
Budget-conscious universities now will be able to leverage significant benefits and expedited project schedules through the use of modular buildings from ICON Construction.
Economy Watch: Strong Jobs Numbers Broad Based
A lot of industries were hiring in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, reporting the month’s employment numbers ahead of the Independent Day holiday weekend. With June’s increase of 288,000 workers, that means that over the past three months, job growth has averaged 272,000 per month.
One Eighty to Roll Out New Brand of Seniors Housing
One Eighty, a hospitality specialist based in Seattle, has unveiled plans for a new line of seniors housing properties targeting middle-income seniors who want independent living facilities.
Leyou Chain Store and SF Express Lease 441 KSF at Goodman Landport Logistics Estate
Goodman Group has signed leases with two tenants at Landport Logistics Estate. Leyou Chain Store will occupy 247,570 square feet and SF Express signed up for a total of more than 193,750 square feet.
Economy Watch: Economy Creates 288K Jobs
The U.S. economy created a robust net of 288,000 jobs in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
IHG and Hilton Worldwide Expand Operations in the United Arab Emirates
InterContinental Hotels Group and Hilton Worldwide have both announced expansions of their portfolios, with IHG signing two new management contracts for facilities in Abu Dhabi, while Hilton recently held the official opening of a new Dubai hotel.
Ideal Properties Group Re-Launching Brooklyn Luxury Apartments
Ideal Properties Group will re-launch The Bradford in Bedford Stuyvesant, the 105-unit development formerly known as the Acacia, which will now be utilized for luxury apartments.
Hidden Costs of Apartment Rentals
Not all costs are spelled out in a lease agreement, according to Dylan Pichulik, CEO of XL Real Property Management. MHN interviews Pichulik about hidden costs associated with rental units.
Washington Property Breaks Ground Again in Montgomery County
Washington Property Co. has broken ground on Solaire Bethesda, a 139-unit apartment community that will also feature 6,400 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a two-level underground parking garage. The development is slated for completion in 2016.