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/.
Cocke Finkelstein Inc. Acquires Lane Managment
Atlanta-based real estate and investment management firm Cocke Finkelstein Inc. (CFI), announced the pending acquisition of the assets of Lane Management LLC, to create one of the nation’s largest multifamily property management firms, CFLane.
Two Texas Metros Top List of ZipRealty’s Most Affordable Housing List
ZipRealty, Inc., an online technology-enabled residential real estate brokerage company, released its list of the top 10 most affordable housing markets in 2013 based on a two-year analysis by the company of MLS data and U.S. Census Bureau information.
Economy Watch: Bailout Terms for Cyprus Cause Big Upset
The euro-zone crisis has been somnolent lately, but over the weekend it returned to mini-panic mode in a hurry when word broke that as part of Cyprus’ bailout, the EU wants depositors in the island nation’s banks to pay a 6.75 percent tax on their deposits up to 100,000 euros, and a higher tax on deposits higher than that.
Urban Land Conservancy Acquires Affordable TOD
The Urban Land Conservancy recently made its largest land purchase and acquisition using Denver’s $15 million Transit-Oriented Development Fund.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 4 Ways to Create a Healthier Apartment Community
We all know it’s important to be healthy—but it’s not our fault that broccoli doesn’t taste like french fries. Getting healthy is hard, but if you go about it as a group, people have support and motivation (or they’re shamed out of reaching for that second cupcake. Either way). So why not have some programs in your community to bolster your residents’ health and morale? Not only will these programs promote good health, but they’ll encourage socialization among residents, which, in turn, could lead to retention. Here are some suggestions for some community health initiatives. Have a community garden. If you…
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: A Surprisingly Good Week
Another surprisingly good week for the economy.
Highrise Apartment Rising in Boston
Work is under way on 120 Kingston St. between the Chinatown neighborhood and Leather District of Boston, which will be a residential and retail building on the site of the former Dainty Dot building.
Steve Yoon Joins Wood Partners as Vice President of Development for Northwest Region
Steve Yoon, a Seattle real estate investment professional with over eight years of experience in the region, has been named vice president of development for Wood Partners’ Northwest Region.
MBA Promotes Ken Markison to Vice President and Regulatory Counsel
avid H. Stevens, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today announced the promotion of Kenneth A. Markison, Esq., formerly associate vice president and Regulatory Counsel, to vice president and regulatory counsel.
Groveton Green Maryland’s First Gold Certified LEED for Homes
Groveton Green Apartments, a 226-unit luxury apartment community in Owings Mills, Md., has been awarded LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.