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/.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Weak GDP
Weak GDP, but at least housing is chugging along.
Economy Watch: State Unemployment Declining
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that in February, month-over-month, 22 states had unemployment rate decreases, 12 states experienced increases and 16 states and the District of Columbia saw no change.
NorSouth Constructs Opens New Office in Metro Atlanta
NorSouth Constructs, a construction firm that specializes in building mixed-use, senior and multi-family communities, has opened a new office at 3295 River Exchange in Norcross, Ga.
RCD Breaks Ground on Affordable Seniors Community
Developer Resources for Community Development of Berkeley, Calif., and architect KTGY Group have broken ground on an affordable seniors community in Contra Costa County, Calif. The community, called Berrellesa Palms, will provide housing for seniors with chronic medical conditions.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Six Prospective Renter ‘Tells’
Potential renters often give off clues as to whether they’re interested in an apartment or not, and this knowledge could be helpful for leasing agents. Here are some of those ‘tells.’
Developer Plans Micro-Lofts in Downtown L.A.
In an off-market deal, real estate investment group TRG has acquired a 100-year-old apartment building near the planned Farmers’ Field in Downtown Los Angeles for $3.05 million. The company plans to redevelop the property as micro-loft units.
Moore Design Group to Partner in Dallas-Area Developments
Interior design firm Moore Design Group will partner with Dallas-based real estate company Alamo Manhattan Inc. in the development of two urban multifamily developments in the uptown and downtown areas of Dallas.
DAMAC Properties Launches Sea-Front Hospitality Project in Dubai Maritime City
Damac Properties, the largest luxury private developer in the Middle East, is planning to build a new luxury tower of serviced hotel residences in Dubai Maritime City.
Pennrose Announces Donald L. Miller Jr. as CFO
Pennrose, a real estate development and management company focused on multifamily communities, announced that Donald L. Miller Jr. has been named chief financial officer.
Equinix Expands Network of Singapore Data Centers in Collaboration with Mapletree Industrial Trust
Equinix, a company dealing with data centers and interconnection has partnered with Mapletree Industrial Trust, an entity that specializes in industrial real estate properties, in order to develop a new data center facility under its International Business Exchange brand in Singapore.