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/.

NAI Robert Lynn Records 2012 as Best Year Ever with 25 Percent Growth and Second NAI Global Member of the Year Award

Dallas-based commercial real estate company, NAI Robert Lynn documented 2012 as its “best year ever” with a revenue increase of more than 25 percent.

Dranoff Properties Developing Philadelphia Mixed-Use Property

Dranoff Properties is developing Southstar Lofts, a new multifamily mixed-use property located on Philadelphia’s main transit artery, South Broad Street.

Ground Broken for New San Mateo County Apartments

Work has started on the Lane on the Boulevard, a 141-unit apartment development in Redwood City, part of San Mateo County, which is not far from Palo Alto.

Economy Watch: Economy Sees Uptick, Chicago Fed Says

In the broad uptick, the Federal Reserve of Chicago reported that its National Activity Index (CFNAI) increased to +0.44 in February, from 0.49 in January.

SERA Adds Marketing Director

SERA Architects has added new leadership to marketing the firm’s expertise in sustainable design for the built environment.

Jonathan Loretta Joins LCOR as Senior Accountant

LCOR, a fully integrated real estate company specializing in property investment, management and development, announced that Jonathan Loretta has joined the team as senior accountant.

ARA Announces $7M Sale for 240-Unit REO Asset

ARA has announced the sale of Lakeside Landing, a 240-unit community in Lakeside Park, Ky., which is also part of the Cincinnati market.

Little Rock Loft Property Refinances for $9M

The owners of Block 2 Lofts, a 145-unit property in downtown Little Rock, Ark., have closed on a $9 million Fannie Mae conventional loan to refinance it.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Can Your Leasing Agents Have Visible Tattoos?

Many people, especially members of Gen Y, now have tattoos. What’s your dress code policy for your leasing agents?

Mixed-Use Development Slated For San Francisco’s Potrero Hill

Multifamily developer Related California has announced plans to develop a mixed-use property in the city’s Potrero Hill district.