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/.
Why You Shouldn’t Market to ‘Active Adults’
The term could violate fair housing requirements.
Isalia Honored for Rehab Work
The City of Boston has named Isalia Property Group as an “exemplary property developer and manager in 2013.” The company was so honored for its work over the last two years rehabilitating a variety of properties in the Boston area, some of which were previously cited as problem properties by the Mayor’s Problem Properties Task Force.
Google Invests in ROEM Corp.’s New Affordable Community
ROEM Corp. announced the grand opening of Franklin Street Family Apartments, a $23.4 million affordable apartment community. Google has invested $6.5 million in equity into the community, plus a grant of $81,859 for computer equipment and free Internet access for residents.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Are Apartment Communities Trying to be Like Dorms?
Are resident parties and activities borrowed from student housing? And is this a good thing?
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: The Economy Grew in Q2
The economy grew stronger than expected in the second quarter.
NAHB: Shortage of Lots Slows Housing Recovery
A shortage of buildable lots, especially in the most desirable locations, has emerged as one of the key factors holding back a more robust housing recovery, according to the latest survey on the topic conducted by the National Association of Home Builders.
Tower Companies Announces Executive Promotions
Tower Companies, a sustainable real estate and property management company that pioneered the building of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED® Certified residential and commercial properties in the National Capital Area, announced several promotions.
Alliance Residential Company’s The Hesby Gets Star Treatment in North Hollywood
The Hesby, a new six-story, $50 million, 308-unit apartment community offering upscale amenities reminiscent of those found at swanky resort hotels, has opened at 5031 Fair Ave. in North Hollywood (NoHo).
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Edges Up, No Thanks to Sequestration
Construction spending saw an uptick of 0.6 percent in July compared with June, according to the Census Bureau.
South Street Partners Spurs Interest in Luxury Condos with Enticing Contest
Luxury finishes, ocean views and the possibility of winning a new car are credited to almost selling out North Beach Towers, a new condominium community in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Currently, only 40 units remain of the 337 units total.