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/.
The Domain Companies Secures Financing for New Orleans Mixed-Use Development
The Domain Companies has secured financing and started construction on The South Market District, a mixed-use transit-oriented development in downtown New Orleans.
Economy Watch: Homebuilders Happy
American homebuilders have finally climbed out of their crummy funk, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Two Michigan Apartments Refinanced
In another example of borrowing cheaply while it’s still possible, two apartment properties near Ann Arbor, Mich., have obtained refinancing.
Related Companies’ National Portfolio Goes Smoke-Free
Related Companies, a privately owned real estate company, announced that its entire national portfolio is going smoke free. This portfolio contains more than 40,000 luxury, workforce and affordable communities located across the country in 17 states.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: People are Buying More
People are buying more, and housing is stronger, but US growth is still middling.
Builder Confidence Hits Major Milestone in June
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes hit a significant milestone in June, surging eight points to a reading of 52 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
Carmel Partners Names David McWhorter Head of Investor Relations
Effective July 8, 2013, David (“Mac”) McWhorter will join the real estate investment management firm of Carmel Partners as managing partner, head of investor relations, the firm announced today. McWhorter will be based in the firm’s San Francisco headquarters.
Marcus & Millichap Outlook: Economy Scoring Steady Gains
The U.S. economy is experiencing a slow, steady expansion in spite of recurrent headwinds, Marcus & Millichap reports in its mid-year apartment market outlook.
Economy Watch: IMF Cuts Estimate for U.S. Growth
The International Monetary Fund reported that it expects the U.S. economy to grow by a relatively anemic 1.9 percent in 2013, while asserting that growth could be as much as 1.75 percentage points more than the estimate, but the sequester is getting in the way.
JV Opens Brand New Elegant and Affordable Housing for Low-Income Seniors
An affordable housing community for low-income seniors at the brand new Canby Woods, 7238 Canby Avenue, Reseda, has broken ground.