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/.
‘Accidental Economist’ with Jack Kern: Keeping an Eye on the Suburbs
“All my life, I never really felt comfortable anywhere in New York, except maybe in an apartment somewhere.” —Martin Scorsese I’ve been traveling a lot since the first of the year. I spent a lot of time in Denver, Los Angeles and Boca Raton in January. When I have time, I go around and look at units under construction or newly opened. There is quite a contrast between the apartments in these cities. I tend to gravitate towards newer buildings and find that there is a growing similarity between condos and market rate apartments. It used to be that there…
‘The Accidental Economist’ with Jack Kern: A New Kind of Renter
“I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind except that you happen to be insane.” ― George Orwell, 1984 I happened into a Tokyo Joe’s to order some teriyaki and noticed that the young woman helping me was pretty much covered with tattoos, something I don’t see all the time. She was really nice, got the order right and when I commented on how colorful she looked, she told me that was what she was after. I walked away with a positive impression, not because I was going to have a gourmet lunch,…
Guest Blog: New Condo Development in Miami and Toronto Will Change the Way Properties are Managed
In many major North American cities, construction cranes have found a place back on the skyline as downtown core areas are seeing a rapid growth in development—especially the development of new high rise condos. With so much activity under way, the discussion among community leaders and real estate experts has centered on the impact that new construction is certain to have on local economies and urban infrastructures. As new residents arrive in downtown centers, the demand for additional businesses—from grocery stores and bank branches to restaurants and pharmacies—will surely grow, while at the same time the use of public transportation…
Guest Blog: Peachy Outlook for Atlanta Multifamily Market
By Jake Reid, Senior Director, Franklin Street Much like the fruit for which Georgia is known, the multifamily market in Atlanta looks sweet for 2014. In 2013, we experienced a renewed investor interest in Atlanta’s multifamily market, fueled by an uptick in employment and an improving local economy. Between October 2012 and October 2013, 63,300 jobs were created, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. Highest rents ever Through new job creation and an increase in the quality of urban rentals, Atlanta experienced its highest rents ever in 2013. New urban product is being absorbed with higher rents and velocity…
MHN Interview: John Isakson, Preferred Apartment Communities
MHN talks to John Isakson, chief capital officer at Preferred Apartment Communities, about the company and multifamily issues that legislators should be aware of.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Holiday Tipping at Apartment Communities
Tipping can sometimes be awkward for residents. Here are some tips to make the process easier.
Related Completes Affordable Housing Rehab in Middleton, NY
Major renovations at the at the Southeast Towers residential building in Middletown, N.Y., have been completed.
Cohen & Associates, Highroad Acquire Westwood Property
Cohen & Associates and Highroad Realty & Management have acquired a 60-unit apartment building in West Los Angeles for $21.5 million.
Economy Watch: National Association of Realtors Reports Existing Home Sales Dropped
The National Association of Realtors reported total U.S. existing home sales, including single-family, condos and co-ops, dropped 4.3 percent in November compared with October, down to an annualized rate of 4.9 million units.
NWP Selected in Top Workplaces in The Orange County Register
NWP Services Corporation (NWP), a provider of utility cost recovery and management solutions to the multifamily housing industry, announced that it has been selected as one of The Orange County Register’s Top Workplaces.