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/.
Auction.com SVP Named on Top 45 Under 40
Auction.com LLC Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development Joseph Cuomo was named one of Real Estate Forum magazine’s “Top 45 Under 40” in the October 2013 issue.
Greystar Welcomes New Director of Real Estate
Greystar Real Estate Partners, the nation’s largest apartment operator, announced that Bobbie Brunk has joined the company as director of real estate.
Economy Watch: Manufacturing Sector Continues Expansion
Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in October for the fifth month in a row, and the nation’s overall economy grew for the 53rd consecutive month, according to in the Institute for Supply Management’s latest Report On Business.
MHN Interview: Taking on Texas
Cortland Partners, an Atlanta-based multifamily acquisition and development firm, announced that it is opening a Dallas office. MHN talks to Nick Wilhelmson, director of investments in Texas, about why Cortland is pursuing the Texas market.
Lowe Enterprises Investors Acquires The Granary in Philadelphia
The Granary, a new nine-story, Class A multifamily community in Philadelphia, has been acquired by Lowe Enterprises Investors from developer Pearl Properties on behalf of an investment client.
Guest Blog: Strategic Buying in Today’s Market
By Matthew Heslin, Principal & CEO, Oak Coast Properties The apartment sector continues to perform. Despite high levels of activity and increased competition for acquisitions, opportunities still exist for savvy investors with appetite, insight and sound strategy. For players looking at both short- and long-term hold strategies, quality acquisitions may still be found in both suburban and urban markets across the country. Apartment buyers of existing product should focus on key variables when evaluating potential acquisitions, and these will apply across opportunities in both metropolitan and suburban locales. Properties located in sustainable growth-oriented markets will always offer investment benefits. A…
Mitchell Properties and The Community Builders Finish Boston Mixed-Income Multifamily Project
A joint venture between Mitchell Properties and The Community Builders has opened 225 Centre, the first phase of a 14-building, transit-oriented $250 million redevelopment of Jackson Square, which is designed to be a link between Boston’s Jamaica Plain and Roxbury neighborhoods.
Economy Watch: Federal Deficit Shrinks in Fiscal ’13
The U.S. Department of the Treasury said that the federal government ran a $75 billion surplus during September, which was the last month of fiscal 2013.
Elad Group Launches Sales at Landmarked 22 Central Park South
The newest New York condominium project from developer Elad Group, 22 Central Park South, has commenced sales.
Growing Cities Ask For Larger Residential Projects in China as Xinyuan Announces Fifth Project in Five Months
As China’s cities continue to develop at an incredible pace, so does the amount of residential developments in the country, leading to a large number of new projects.