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/.

Special Report: Should You Implement a Submetering System in Your Community?

In a recent webinar titled “Submetering to Increase Profits and Resident Satisfaction,” panelists provided best practice suggestions for implementing and maintaining water submetering systems in multifamily communities.

Investor Buys Distressed Tucson Multifamily Property

Variant Commercial Real Estate has acquired Pebble Creek, an apartment community in Tucson, Ariz. The purchase was made through a successful involuntary bankruptcy plan.

MassHousing Announces Five Appointments to Senior Management Positions

MassHousing Executive Director Thomas R. Gleason announced the appointments today of five individuals to senior management positions.

Interserve Signs Joint Venture Deal with Tiger Developments to Build $300 Million Mixed-Use Project in Edinburgh

Britain’s Interserve Plc has signed a joint venture deal with Scottish landowner Tiger Developments to construct and invest in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh.

Behringer Harvard Begins Construction on Houston Luxury Multifamily Community

Behringer Harvard has started construction on The Muse Museum District, a planned luxury multifamily community with 270 apartments in Houston.

Economy Watch: Apartment Market Continues to Tighten

Apartment vacancies nationwide continued to shrink in the first quarter of 2013, according to a report by Reis Inc.

Strong Footing

Top flooring products bring a fresh look to apartment spaces more easily than ever.

Benchmarking Performance

How to keep your property going green.

Carroll Organization Continues Houston Multifamily Expansion

The Carroll Organization has acquired two residential properties in Houston, the 330-unit Waterford on Westheimer and Villas at Westheimer, which also totals 330 units.

MHN Interview: Universal Amenities and Connecting with Different Demographics

Do your amenities appeal to different demographics? MHN interviews Diana Pittro, executive vice president, RMK Management, about the different amenities her company has at various properties, which amenities have a universal appeal and what amenities renters seek out.