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/.

Mark Company Report Shows Condo Pricing Increasing in Three Key Areas

The Mark Company has released its monthly Condominium Pricing Index tracking new construction and resale market trends, and reports that condominium prices increased in downtown Los Angeles, San Francisco and downtown Seattle in May 2014 over the previous year.

Economy Watch: Homebuilders Confidence Rises Unexpectedly

Despite sluggish sales in recent months, builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose four points in June to reach 49 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

Madison Apartment Group’s Anne-Marie Niklaus Named Regional VP of IREM

Philadelphia—Anne-Marie Niklaus, divisional vice president of Madison Apartment Group, LP, the multifamily operating arm of Equus Capital Partners, has been named 2015-2016 regional vice president for Region #2 of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).  With more than 18,000 members worldwide, IREM has been a trusted source for education, resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals for more than 70 years. During her two-year term, Niklaus will have oversight over IREM chapter activity throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and New York. Anne Marie previously served in a number of chapter leadership positions, including President of IREM’s Delaware…

Zillow Launches Zillow Rent Connect

Zillow Inc. launched Zillow® Rent Connect, a performance-focused marketing solution.

Hunington Ready to Build More Multifamily in Houston

Hunington Residential Inc. has acquired nearly eight acres off the northwest corner Barker Cypress and Park Row in Houston’s Energy Corridor. The company plans to develop 382 apartments and townhomes on the site.

The Marketing Directors Expands NYC Office with New Hire

Dailey Wiese, a real estate professional with hands-on experience in the architecture and design industries, has joined The Marketing Directors as a marketing coordinator.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: How to World Cup-ify Your Apartment Community

It’s World Cup time! Here are some ways to get in on the action with your residents.

A Vision Realized—58 Years in the Making: One Southdale Place Apartments

The American shopping mall—considered by many to be the most influential architectural development of the last 100 years—was first designed and built in Edina, Minnesota, an affluent suburb bordering Minneapolis.

Capstone Awarded Management of Fort Worth Seniors Community

Management of a Fort Worth, Texas, luxury independent retirement community has been awarded to Capstone Real Estate Services Inc.