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/.

Terra Search Partners Names Search Veteran Linny Simkin as Senior Principal

San Francisco -based Terra Search Partners, an executive search firm specializing in the real estate industry, announced that Linny Simkin has been promoted to senior principal of the firm.

Prism Capital Partners Adds Resident-Only Store to NJ MF Development

As a special amenity for its residents, Prism Capital Partners has opened a convenience store in its newly opened Parkway Lofts, a 361-apartment multifamily that was redeveloped from a century-old landmark of a six-story warehouse.

Economy Watch: New Homes Sales Dip Unexpectedly

Sales of new single-family housing came in at an annualized rate of 384,000 units in March, according to the Census Bureau.

Centershift Keeps the Storage Industry Running Smoothly

MHN interviews James Hafen about cloud-based technology and Yardi’s latest acquisition.

Grand Peaks Begins Work on Denver-Area TOD

Construction is under way on Elevation at County Line Station, a 265-unit apartment property in Englewood, Colo.

The LaSalle Group Names Sherry Daughtery Director of Finance

The LaSalle Group, Inc., a national leader in memory care, has announced the recent appointment of Sherry Daughtery as the company’s director of finance.

Show Us Your (Apartment) Selfie

We want to see what your most proud of at your apartment community!

Franklin Street Appoints Danny York to President of Capital Advisors Division

Franklin Street has appointed Danny York to president of its Capital Advisors (FSCA) division.

Wood Partners to Build 2 Washington in Boston Suburb

A 94-unit apartment community named 2 Washington, to be developed by Wood Partners, is planned for Melrose, Mass., a Boston suburb.

Economy Watch: Existing Home Sales Edge Down in March

The National Association of Realtors reported that total existing U.S. home sales dropped 0.2 percent to an annualized rate of 4.59 million units in March, compared with 4.6 million in February.