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 Companies Reopens Affordable Housing Development in Chicago
After approximately $100 million in renovations, Related Companies has reopened Parkway Gardens Apartments, a 694-unit affordable housing development serving 2,400 residents in Chicago’s Southside.
Economy Watch: Residential Prices Continue Climbing
Another indication that the housing recovery still has some legs: FNC reported that its Residential Price Index, which tracks the 100 largest U.S. metro areas, was up 0.7 percent in July compared with June.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Consumer Credit Increases
Consumer credit increases, underwater mortgages decrease, and what will the Fed do about QE3?
IREM and the University of Nebraska Partner to Advance Real Estate Management Education and Careers
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) and the University of Nebraska – Omaha (UNO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Campus Advantage Acquires Northgate Lakes at UCF
Student housing company Campus Advantage has acquired Northgate Lakes, which serves the University of Central Florida.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Inch up in August
U.S. retail sales increased by a smallish 0.2 percent in August compared with July, according to the Census Bureau.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Apartments and Superstitions
Many high-rises don’t have a 13th floor. What other superstitions are there regarding buildings?
NYC Falls Behind Tokyo in Residential Investment Value: Study of Top Global Cities
Residential rental growth in the world’s leading cities outperformed office rents in the first half of 2013, making residential real estate look a viable investment asset class, according to international real estate advisor Savills.
Gersper Joins CFLane as Executive VP of Property Management
CFLane, a full-service multifamily investment firm and management services provider, has hired real estate veteran Melanie Gersper as executive vice president of property management.
Wood Partners Plans First Mixed-Use Community in Midtown Atlanta to Use Natural Gas
Wood Partners has unveiled plans for a multifamily high-rise in Midtown Atlanta. According to the developer, the property will be the first in the metro area to use natural gas exclusively for home heating, hot water and cooking.