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/.

Beachwold Sells 2 MD Properties

Greysteel facilitated the deal for Largo Center and Vistas at Lake Largo, both located in Upper Marlboro.

Hunt Mortgage Provides $31M for Phoenix Property

KB Development’s Mountain Park Apartments is a garden-style community with 240 units and offers access to the recreational facilities at the nearby Mountain Park Ranch Home Owners Association.

Peterson Opens MD Condos

Haven at National Harbor in Prince George’s County includes concierge services, a fitness center and yoga studio, and a lounge.

JV Acquires 1,115-Bed FL Student Housing

Coastal Ridge Real Estate and H. Katz Capital purchased Campus Lodge, a 360-unit development in Gainesville. The partnership plans to upgrade in-unit finishes and shared amenities.

TruAmerica Buys $91M CA Community

Pacific Shores, a 264-unit property in Huntington Beach, will receive renovations to the pool and spa area, dog park and fitness center.

Is It Time to Hire a Property Manager?

Many people aren’t born to be landlords, and many property owners find hiring a third-party company to be very beneficial to their portfolio. Is this right for you?

2 Upstate NY Affordable Housing Properties Secure $21M

Riverside Charitable Corp. will acquire and rehabilitate Raymond Watkins Apartments in Sarasota Springs and John Guy Prindle Apartments in Ilion.

HFF Arranges Financing for NC Mixed-Use

Williams Realty and Building Co. and Kane Realty Corp. are developing the Raleigh property, which will include 417 units, a supermarket, 5,340 square feet of retail space and 735 parking spots.

Phoenix Asset Commands $90M

Western Wealth Capital has acquired Carlyle at South Mountain, a 360-unit and 192-townhome asset. The transaction represents the company’s largest deal to date.

How to Be Aware of Human Trafficking in Apartments

The crime can occur in cities, suburbs or rural areas. It’s often hidden in plain sight. And it can occur anywhere. Even in apartment buildings. Here are some signs to look out for.