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/.

Pathfinder Expands Phoenix Footprint

The company acquired Vintage Apartments for $18.6 million and Avalon Apartments for $13.7 million, with plans to renovate both communities.

Community Builders Procures $38M to Develop NY Apartments

Cottage Place Gardens Phase III is a 70-unit, mixed-income property in Yonkers. The project involves the replacement of a 1940’s housing project and a deteriorated townhouse.

Risky Business: Top Tips for Managing Insurance

Last year’s extreme weather events raise a critical question: What are the best ways to ensure adequate coverage without overpaying?

JV Develops $36M FL Senior Housing

Housing Trust Group and Miami Jewish Health Systems are constructing Douglas Gardens V, a 110-unit community in Pembroke Pines.

Chicago Apartments Achieve LEED Gold

M&R Development’s The Residences of Wilmette, which has 75 units, opened in October. The property features a green roof with drought-resistant vegetation and environmentally kind flooring, paints and sealants.

High-Rise Market at KBIS

Some exhibitors at the Kitchen & Bath Show 2018 turn their focus to designing for smaller spaces. MHN talks to luxury manufacturer LG Signature Kitchen Suite’s Josh Rettich about plans for 24-inch appliances in high-rises.

Search for Yield Intensifies in 2018: NMHC

Industry experts at NMHC’s annual Apartment Strategies Outlook Conference in Orlando discussed the current “Goldilocks” economy and why 2018 might be tough for investors.

Mesa West Capital Earmarks $125M for 4 CA Properties

The communities to receive financing include the 186-unit Atlantic Apartments in Alameda, the 116-unit Mosaic Hayward in Hayward, the 102-unit Villas at Carlsbad in Carlsbad and the 116-unit Vista del Rey in Tustin.

The Student Housing Pipeline

MHN catches up with EdR Vice President of Real Estate, Development and Construction Jeffrey Resetco for an overview of what’s in store for his company.

Delshah Capital Buys Manhattan Apartments, Plans Renovations

The company acquired 138 Ludlow St., a 1920-vintage, six-story walk-up on the Lower East Side, for $18.9 million.