Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
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Hoar Construction Opens Office in DC Market
Hoar Construction, a national construction company, announced the opening of its Washington, D.C., office. The local Hoar team, comprised of seasoned industry veterans, has years of experience working together in the Washington metropolitan area.
Carnegie Unveils a New Showroom Concept in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart
A new Carnegie showroom at the Merchandise Mart will debut for Neocon 2014. Situated on the 10th floor and spanning 1,800 feet this space draws its inspiration from the essence of the Carnegie brand—our love and passion for the creative process.
Economy Watch: Residential Price Increases Continue Deceleration
An indication that home-price increases are slowing down (or, to look at it positively, there’s no new housing bubble): CoreLogic reported that home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased 10.5 percent in April compared to the same month in 2013.
Meta Housing Begins Work on Long Beach Affordable Housing
Meta Housing has broken ground on Long Beach & 21st Apartments, a 41-unit affordable housing property for seniors aged 55 and over.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: GDP Dipped
GDP dipped, but the decline might not last.
Muse Developments Breaks Ground on $385 Million Mixed-Use Project in London
Lewisham Gateway Developments Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Muse Developments, recently broke ground on one of the largest regeneration projects in south east London, Lewisham Gateway.
Accor’s HotelInvest Acquires Two Hotel Portfolios For $1.22 Billion
Accor’s HotelInvest business is adding two real estate portfolios, having agreements to purchase a total of 97 hotels for a combined fee of around $1.22 billion.
Allied Realty Breaks Ground on Sugar Land-Area MF
Allied Realty has broken ground on The Retreat at Riverstone, a new, 249-unit exclusive apartment home community located in the heart of Sugar Land, Texas, with a targeted opening of Fall 2014.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Advances in April
The Census Bureau reported that U.S. construction spending during April, both public and private, came in at an annualized rate of $953.5 billion, or 0.2 percent above the March rate.
Vacancy Goes Up in Austin, But So Does Employment
The Silicon Hills nickname Austin, Texas, received in the 1990s proves to still be a suitable one for the current times due to the technology firms that are continuously attracted to this area. This impacts a few market aspects, primarily employment, and subsequently construction, rent growth and new investments.