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/.
Hines Announces Tour Carpe Diem as First French High-Rise to be Awarded LEED Platinum Certification
A major office building in the French capital has just set an important milestone as it became the first French high-rise structure to be awarded with Platinum certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Core & Shell Rating System.
First Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Property in UAE to Open in the Dubai Marina
Wyndham Hotel Group recently announced plans to open the first Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in the United Arab Emirates after signing an agreement with Sigma III Limited, a subsidiary of British-owned developer The First Group, to manage its 33-story building in the Dubai Marina.
Special Report: Opening Speakers at ULI Emphasize Need for Innovation
Can developers be innovative? While it’s not the priority since developers need to focus on what their customers want and therefore what makes development profitable, they can benefit from use of innovation, affirmed James Waring, executive chairman of CleanTECH San Diego, during the 2013 ULI Spring Meeting in San Diego.
Economy Watch: Home Buildings More Cheerful (or Less Glum)
The National Association of Home Builders reported that its housing market index increased three points in May to 44.
Work Starts on Three SoCal Apartments
Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on three multifamily communities in southern California, which will total 713 units when completed over the next two years. The three properties are in Glendale, Laguna Niguel and Irvine.
Yardi Joining Revenue Management Experts at 2013 NAA Conference & Expo Discussion
Yardi announced its participation in a session at next month’s 2013 NAA Conference & Expo that will offer insight into how managers of rental properties can maximize revenue with automated revenue management systems.
AMCAL Multi-Housing Begins Construction on Hollywood Affordable Community
AMCAL Multi-Housing has just started construction on a 40-unit affordable property called The Argyle Apartments, a development in Hollywood, Calif.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 7.3 percent from one week earlier,according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 10, 2013.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Should You Allow Residents to Occasionally Break Lease?
Is there ever a valid reason to let a renter out of a lease early?
RentPaidOnline™ Receives Yardi Voyager Qualification
RentPaidOnline (RPO) announced it has completed the “Yardi Voyager Qualification” process.