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/.

Related Group Takes New Tampa Apartments to Market

Related Group has tapped Georgia-based Engler Financial Group to take Pierhouse at Channelside to market.

KeyBank Real Estate Capital Appoints Scott Bois as VP and Permanent Product Specialist

KeyBank Real Estate Capital, the commercial real estate business unit of KeyCorp, announced the appointment of Scott Bois as vice president and permanent product specialist in the Southeast Region.

‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: A Good Week, Ahead of the Shut Down

It was actually a pretty good week for the economy, ahead of the shut down.

Mack Real Estate Group Begins Leasing Luxury Apartments in NYC’s Williamsburg

Mack Real Estate Group has launched leasing at 50 North 5th, a seven-story, 229-unit luxury rental property in Williamsburg’s sought-after Northside, with aptsandlofts.com serving as its exclusive marketing and leasing agent.

Economy Watch: Federal Government Shuts Down

Congress was unable to agree on legislation authorizing money for the continued operations of the federal government by midnight on Monday and, as has been expected for some days now, a shutdown began today, the beginning of the government’s fiscal year.

Oak Coast Goes on Multifamily Buying Spree

Oak Coast Properties has acquired two apartment communities in northern California, paying a combined $22.9 million. Totaling 202 rental units, the properties are 400 Santa Alicia Dr. and 333 Enterprise Dr., both in Rohnert Park, Calif.

Creating Curb Appeal

Designing a six-story apartment building that fills an entire block of an existing—and fairly small—suburban downtown is an undertaking that demands the utmost in thoughtful consideration and planning.

Economy Watch: Personal Income, Expenditures Up in August

The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that U.S. personal income increased $57.2 billion, or 0.4 percent in August compared with July, and disposable personal income—after taxes, the kind everyone likes—was up 0.5 percent.

Ingerman Announces Leasing Underway at New East Crossing

Applications are being accepted at New East Crossing, a new apartment community featuring upscale yet affordable apartments in North East, Md.

Fore Property Ready to Open New Denver Apartments

1000 South Broadway, a 260-unit apartment community in Denver, will open in October, according to developers Fore Property and Prospect.