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/.
JV Breaks Ground on $39.5M N.D. Community, Banks on Oil Boom
In a joint venture, Braxton Development and The Sterling Group have broken ground on a $39.5 million luxury community in Williston, N.D. This area is currently a hot spot for development, thanks to the Bakken Shale Formation’s oil boom.
Auction.com Sells 12 Communities During Three-Day Multifamily Auction
Auction.com (www.auction.com), an online real estate marketplace, successfully auctioned 12 multifamily properties totaling 1,716 units during a three-day online auction earlier this month.
Thompson | Dorfman Partners Hires Gillian Sutton Cho as Vice President of Development
Thompson | Dorfman Partners LLC, a professional developer, owner and manager of multifamily real estate, announced that industry veteran Gillian Sutton Cho has been hired as vice president of development.
JAG, Perseus Realty and Rockpoint Group Sell 231-Unit Luxury Apartment Building in D.C.
A joint venture between Jefferson Apartment Group, Perseus Realty and Rockpoint Group has sold 14W, a 231-unit luxury apartment building located in the popular U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Economy Watch: Pending Home Sales Up
The National Association of Realtor’s Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose to 105.7 in March from a downwardly revised 104.1 in February.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: In Defense of Non-Pet-Friendly Communities
Have you ever had that moment where you look at someone you thought you had a lot in common with and wondered, “How could she not like _____? Everyone likes that! Is there something wrong with her? Did I ever really even know her?” Well, I’m often that person getting stared at. I don’t care for The Beatles. I can’t stand cheesecake. I hate the movie Top Gun (Goose died during a training exercise! What an idiot!). Oh, and here’s the kicker: I’m not really an animal person. Especially dogs. (I know, I know. Bring on the hate mail. But,…
Ground Broken on Southern L.A. County Affordable Housing
Work has started on Terracina Apartments, a new 72-unit apartment development in southern Los Angeles County.
Housing Partnership Equity Trust Launches with $100M in Funding for Affordable Communities
The Housing Partnership Equity Trust announced that it has raised $100 million. It will begin investing in multifamily communities in partnership with 12 high-performing nonprofit housing providers.
The Community Preservation Corporation Announces New Members of the NYC Originations Team
The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), a non-profit lender for affordable housing throughout New York State, announced today two new members of the New York City Originations team.