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/.
$300M Luxury Residential Tower Tops Out In Beirut
Middle Eastern luxury developer DAMAC Properties has announced topping of the $300 million iconic residential tower in Beirut’s Solidere area.
Ocius Announces Appointment of New President
Ocius, a provider of multifamily resident billing and utility invoice processing solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Keith Nelson to the role of president.
HDC Board Approves $372.5M in Bonds for 2,226 Affordable Housing Units in NY
The New York City Housing Development Corporation has approved the issuance of $372.56 million in bonds and $88.7 million in subordinate financing to fund 2,226 units of affordable housing in 16 developments in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Economy Watch: FOMC Says Tapering to Continue
Much of the recent economic news came from the Federal Reserve, especially the fact that the Federal Open Market Committee has decided to continue tapering its stimulus of the economy.
Guest Blog: Between Residents: 5 Things You Should Check
By Mike Wilson, General Manager, Blue Sky Plumbing Although it’s tempting to just give the place a quick spit-and-polish before turning it over, after residents leave is a great time to get some preventive maintenance done on your rental property. There’ll be no need to work around the residents’ schedules, no need to move their stuff out of the way, and since the property has been all cleaned out, there’s going to be less unpleasantness, especially in the bathroom, which is a great place to start. Inspect the bathrooms Check the tile, grout and caulk in the bathroom. Any water…
Flaherty & Collins to Build First Phase of KC River Development
The Port Authority of Kansas City has inked an agreement with Indianapolis-based Flaherty & Collins to create a mixed-use “urban village” on the Kansas City riverfront.
Perkins Eastman Research Collaborative and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Team Up to Identify Best Design Practices for Dementia Care Facilities
Perkins Eastman Research Collaborative and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America announced the publication of the white paper, “Excellence in Design: Optimal Living Space for People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias,” which details best design practices concerning residential care settings for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease.
G5 Honored as One of Oregon’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for Fourth Year
G5, a provider of Digital Experience Management® (DXM®) for the property management sector, today announced its fourth year of ranking among the fastest-growing private companies in Oregon and southwestern Washington.
Village Green Creates New International Partnership
Village Green, one of the oldest (1919), and largest, private luxury apartment developers in the United States is entering into a partnership with ROCK Advisors, Inc., a Toronto apartment brokerage firm.
Comac Retail Property Group Selects Yardi Voyager
Retail property management consultant Comac Retail Property Group emphasises informality and personal service over rigid structure and hierarchy.