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/.
‘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.
Guest Blog: Networking in a Nutshell (Take the Long-Term View)
Suggestions for improving networking skills.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: The Economy is Growing Again
The economy’s growing again, but not robustly.
Apartment Community Breaks Ground in Ft. Lauderdale’s Flagler Village
Ground has been broken on a 331-unit mid-rise apartment development in downtown Ft. Lauderdale’s Flagler Village, according to the developer The Morgan Group.
Economy Watch: Modest Growth in 1Q, But at Least Its Growth
U.S. GDP starting expanding again during the first quarter of 2013 for a number of reasons, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
New Annapolis Apartment Property Begins Leasing Effort
Leasing has started at Crosswinds, a midrise apartment development in Annapolis Towne Centre. A Bozzuto Group development near downtown Annapolis, the property will offer 215 units when completed this summer, with studio, and one- and two-bedroom apartment options.
Johnson Capital Expands as Colin Barnard Joins as VP in new Walnut Creek, Calif. Office
Johnson Capital, a national real estate capital advisory firm, announces that Colin Barnard has joined the firm as vice president in the company’s recently opened Walnut Creek office.