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/.
MHN Interview: Aaron Miripol, CEO, Urban Land Conservancy
Aaron Miripol heads up a non-profit real estate company that is working in unique ways to improve struggling neighborhoods around Denver, and simultaneously having a big impact on regional, transit-oriented affordable housing.
Economy Watch: World Bank Lowers Global Growth Predictions
Last week the World Bank, in its Global Economic Prospects, lowered its forecast for world economic growth in 2014
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: How to World Cup-ify Your Apartment Community
According to my Facebook feed, it’s World Cup time. And, though I only know roughly four things about soccer (David Beckham, black and white ball, if you’re forced to play in gym class you can “play defense” and just stand there and stare into space for the period, and David Beckham), it’s the most popular sport in the world. So, it’s pretty likely that your residents are super psyched about the World Cup. Why not take advantage of World Cup fever (take two pints of beer, and call me in the morning), and get your residents involved? Here are some…
Robinson Development Begins Work on Richmond-Area Apartments
Robinson Development Group and Drucker and Falk have broken ground on a new 255-unit apartment development in Chesterfield County, Va. The project will be on 18 acres on Charter Colony Pkwy. within the mixed-use CenterPointe development.
NAREE Special Report: Will Demand Keep Up with Apartment Supply?
Apartments have held on as the darling of the commercial real estate industry since the recession, but are we on the verge of overbuilding?
DDG To Design New Development at Dubai’s Jumeirah Golf Estates
A major international competition undertaken by Jumeirah Properties of Dubai, UAE, has resulted in a triumph by DDG, the U.S.-based planning, design, architecture, interiors and graphics firm.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Up in May
The Census Bureau reported that U.S. retail and food sales in May were up 0.3 percent compared with April, adjusted for seasonal variation and holidays, but not for price changes (though inflation is still pretty low).
Sharbell to Expand NJ Seniors Condo Development
Montage at Hamilton, an 180-unit multifamily seniors development in central New Jersey, is on the verge of expanding with the addition of another building.
BSB Design Extending Their Reach
In April of 2013, BSB Design announced a strategic leadership transition by naming Dan Swift, AIA, the new president and CEO of the design firm.
CPPIB and Hermes Agree to Forward-Purchase London’s South Bank Tower
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and UK asset manager Hermes Real Estate have agreed to acquire part of London’s mixed-use South Bank Tower from a joint venture comprised of Jadwa Investment and developer CIT Group.