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/.
MHN Interview: The State of the Housing Industry
Peter Muoio, head of research at Auction.com, talks to MHN about housing demand and his predictions for multifamily.
Mayer Brown Expands Real Estate Practice with Addition of Brian Davis as Partner in Chicago
Mayer Brown, a leading global law firm, announced today that Brian Davis has joined the firm in Chicago as a partner in the Real Estate practice. Previously, he was a partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis.
Carroll Organization Enhances Property Management Platform with New Hires, Structural Improvements; Plans Geographic Expansion
Carroll Organization, a privately-held real estate company focused on multifamily investment, management, and development, has embarked on a new initiative aimed at enhancing its property management services, which are currently provided both to third parties and to Carroll Organization’s 10,000-unit portfolio of owned properties.
Pre-Leasing Set to Open For Chicago Luxury Community
Morningside Group, a Chicago-based developer, will begin pre-leasing the luxury apartment community Wheaton 121 on March 15.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Healthy in February
The Census Bureau reported on Wednesday that U.S. retail and food services sales for February increased by 1.1 percent compared with January, and 4.6 percent compared with February 2012.
Partners to Build Apartment High-Rise in Houston
A four-way partnership has closed on land and financing for a new high-rise apartment in Houston, and has announced their attention to proceed with the project.
Crescent Resources Breaks Ground on $67M Mixed-Use Development
Crescent Resources has broken ground on a $67 million mixed-use development in Atlanta. The community, called Crescent Terminus, is the first multifamily community in Cousins Properties’ Terminus master development.
VCC Hires Industry Leader to Head Servicing Division
Velocity Commercial Capital, a specialty finance firm focusing on originating, acquiring and securitizing small balance commercial loans, announces the addition of Jack Jacob to its senior management team.
Kettler Management President Cindy Clare Elected 2013 Secretary for the National Apartment Association
Kettler Management announced that its president, Cindy Clare, CPM, has been elected this year’s secretary at the National Apartment Association.
Randall Lofts Another Triumph for Downtown Ft. Wayne
The historic Randall Building in downtown Ft. Wayne is being converted to apartments in a $7.5 million renovation and adaptive reuse project being undertaken by Carmel, Ind.-based RealAmerica Development.