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/.
Greystar Begins Construction on Fort Lauderdale Luxury Apartments
Greystar has begun construction on Elan 16Forty, a new 261-unit, mid-rise apartment community in Fort Lauderdale’s growing downtown district, which will also offer 2,300 square feet of retail space.
Economy Watch: U.S. Top Oil and Gas Producer in the World
Not much economic data is coming from the federal government these days, but the U.S. Energy Information Administration did manage to release a report on American oil and natural gas production.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Security vs. Privacy: The Great Apartment Debate
It’s important to know who’s coming in and out of a building. That way, crimes can be prevented, and if they do occur, they can be solved more easily. No one wants to live somewhere that isn’t safe. But does everyone need to know everyone’s business all the time? According to an article in The New York Times, after some burglaries at fancy buildings in Manhattan, property managers are considering installing more security cameras throughout the buildings, on top of whatever security measures they already have (doormen, cameras just in common areas, laser mazes, etc.). The issue, then, of course…
Upside Investments Acquires 669 Apartment Units in LA
Upside Investments has acquired Crenshaw Village Apartments, a 669-unit multifamily property in Los Angeles, for $60 million.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: The Shutdown Puts a Crimp in Information
The shutdown puts a crimp in solid information about the economy.
WinnDevelopment Completes Rehab of Huntington Woods
The rehabilitation of Huntington Woods, a 280-unit, mixed-use apartment community in Bristol, Conn., is complete
Economy Watch: The Impasse Drags On
The federal government shutdown continued throughout the weekend, though the House voted unanimously on Friday to pay furloughed government workers, who number about 800,000, for the time they’re spending furloughed.
Manhattan Residential Prices Up, Inventories Down, According to Brown Harris Stevens
The Manhattan for-sale apartment market is hotter than last year, mainly because multimillionaires are more active in the market than before.
The Residences at W Atlanta-Downtown 50 Percent Sold
The Residences at W Atlanta-Downtown reports that it has sold more than half of its available units.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: What Should You Include in Your Apartment Marketing Photos?
What should you feature in your apartment pictures to attract the most prospective renters?