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/.
Jones Lang LaSalle Launches Hong Kong Luxury Serviced Apartments
Jones Lang LaSalle has announced the launch of Hong Kong’s newest luxury residences.
Real Estate Capitals Teams With Vedura Residential to Develop $20M Apartment Community
Real Estate Capital Partners of New York and Vedura Residential of Scottsdale, Ariz., have formed a joint venture to develop Elevation Chandler, a 163-unit luxury apartment community located in Chandler, Ariz.
Five Oaks Investment Corp. Announces the Appointment of David Akre as Managing Director at Oak Circle Capital Partners LLC
Five Oaks Investment Corp. announced that David Akre has joined the senior management team of Oak Circle Capital Partners LLC, the Company’s external manager, as a managing director.
Housing Recovery Continues but Headwinds Remain
Buoyed by rising home prices throughout much of the nation, both single-family and multifamily housing starts are expected to post double-digit gains over last year in 2013.
Marcus & Millichap Promotes Joseph P. Thomas to Associate Vice President Investments
Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has promoted Joseph P. Thomas to associate vice president investments.
Marcus & Millichap Promotes James E. Kordell to Associate Vice President Investments
Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has promoted James E. Kordell to associate vice president investments.
Economy Watch: Wealthy Households Do Well in Post-Recessionary Period
The Pew Research Center reported this week that the wealthiest 7 percent of American households experienced a 28 percent increase in their wealth during the post-panic years of 2009 to 2011.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 6 Ways to Celebrate Neighborday at Your Community
In multifamily, neighbors are a fact of life. And that’s a good thing. Who else could accept a package for you or call the cops if they haven’t seen you in a few weeks and there’s a weird smell coming from the apartment? However, it’s likely that your residents don’t really know each other, beyond a brief nod at the mailboxes. Well, it’s time to change that. If your residents get to know each other there will be a greater sense of community (and they’ll be less likely to leave). Luckily, this Saturday is Neighborday. Perfect time for some bonding…
D.C.-Area Apartment Building Repositioned as Condos
Currently, the Washington, D.C., area has more than 30,000 new rental apartments in the pipeline. That is among reasons Silverwood Companies and Freedom Development are shifting a recently acquired 67-unit apartment building in Arlington, Va., to condominium ownership.
Camden Property Trust Opens New High-End Community in D.C.
Camden Property Trust has opened Camden South Capitol, a 276-unit high-end apartment community in the Washington, D.C., market.