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/.
LCOR Residential Takes Over 900 Units
LCOR Residential recently won three property management assignments, totaling 900 units—bringing the company’s property management portfolio to more than 8,000 units nationwide.
NJBA Honors Ed Walters with Affordable Housing Award
Ed Walters, Jr., partner and founder of Walters Group, has been selected to receive an Affordable Housing Award from New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA).
Lower Operating Costs Mean New-Home Buyers Can Afford More House
During New Homes Month in April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is showing home buyers why they can afford a higher-priced home—if it’s new construction.
Consumer Capital Partners to Invest in Apartments Nationwide
When people think of Smashburger, most think of the nation’s fastest growing better burger chain. But Smashburger’s owner, Consumer Capital Partners, is looking beyond burgers to the multifamily industry.
‘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.