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/.
Houston Luxury Apartments Add Co-Working Space
Ascension on the Bayou, a 280-unit community, has opened the 10,000-square-foot amenity, the first of its kind in the city. The space allows startups and companies a workspace in the main lounge, and co-workers are permitted to use resident amenities.
JV Breaks Ground on Chicago Senior Housing
Ryan Cos. LCS and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital have started construction on Clarendale of Addison, a 188-unit community in Addison, Ill.
4 Ways to Make the Most of the Time After the Holidays
After New Year’s Eve, there’s a long stretch where your residents might not have anything to look forward to. Here are some ideas to take advantage of that time.
Capital Square 1031 Acquires GA Asset
High Ridge Apartments, a 160-unit community in Athens, includes 11 two- and three-story residential buildings. The property was acquired using a 10-year term Fannie Mae loan.
Sky-High Amenity Debuts at Manhattan Tower
The rooftop club caps The Eugene, the sole residential component of Brookfield Property Partners’ massive Manhattan West project.
CO Asset Commands $96M
Oak Coast Properties has acquired Aurora Hills Apartments, a 47-building, 300-unit apartment community in Aurora. This represents the company’s seventh acquisition in the Denver metro.
SoCal Investor Snaps Up Value-Add Phoenix Apartments
MIG Real Estate has acquired the 1999-built Bayside Apartments, a 176-unit community that includes 22 two-story buildings.
JV Nabs $34M Southeast Portfolio
Blue Magma Residential and NCP Enterprise Funds have acquired three communities in Covington, Ga.; Robinsonville, Miss.; and Dothan, Ala.
Inland Atlantic Breaks Ground on Orlando Apartments
The Lofts at South Lake is a 144-unit community in Clermont, Fla. Designed by ORA Architects of Raleigh, the property is slated for completion in November 2018.
Resident Holiday Cheers & Jeers
The holiday season can be a magical time—but it can also be fraught with stress. Kingsley Associates and MHN partnered to find out what renters like and dislike about this time of year.










