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/.
W.P. Carey Completes Acquisition of Government-Occupied Office Asset in Manchester
With European markets presenting better and better investment opportunities, more and more US-based companies are expanding the overseas portfolios with the most diverse acquisitions.
Carroll Organization Expands Further in Houston
Carroll Organization has acquired Lakeview Lofts, a 366-unit multifamily community in Houston’s Bear Creek/Copperfield submarket.
Economy Watch: Mortgage Applications Drop as Rates Rise
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Wednesday that mortgage refinance activity is at its lowest level since 2009.
From Fannie + Freddie to FHA
The FHA financing program, too, grapples with various challenges.
Social-Purpose Equity Trust Expands Its Activities
The Housing Partnership Equity Trust has kicked its activity into high gear by finalizing finance for the purchase of 300-unit Woodmere Trace apartments in the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area by the Community Preservation and Development Corp.
Enterprise Names Diane Yentel Vice President of Public Policy
Enterprise Community Partners Inc. named Diane Yentel vice president of Public Policy.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Is Your Apartment Marketing Just White Noise?
For your apartment marketing, are you just doing the same thing over and over again? That can get stale. And then you won’t attract new renters.
Bozzuto Management Company President Julie Smith Named 2013 Executive of the Year
Bozzuto Management Company, a division of The Bozzuto Group, announced today that Julie Smith, the company’s president, was named Multifamily Executive Magazine’s 2013 Executive of the Year.
Equus Acquires Suburban St. Louis Community
An affiliate of Equus Capital Partners has acquired from Village Green a 251-unit apartment community called Village Park of Ballwin, located in Ballwin, Mo., a western suburb of St. Louis.
Riverstone Residential Group Announces Terry Danner as Chief Executive Officer
Riverstone Residential Group, one of the largest privately owned, third-party multifamily property management companies in the United States, announced that its founder and current president, Terry Danner, will assume the chief executive officer role.