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/.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Can You Back Up Your Community’s ‘Wow’ Factor?

“It has a bowling alley!” my friend told me about an apartment community she and her husband were considering.  “That’s awesome,” I said. “You’ll never have to leave.” “It closes at 6,” she admitted. “Maybe I could go bowling some time before work.” “Well, how was the actual apartment?”  “Eh, it’s just an apartment,” she said. “Nothing special.” “Would you at least have an easy commute?” “It’s closer for my husband than where we are now…further for me. I guess I’ll see how much they’re charging in rent. If it’s a good deal maybe we’ll still look into it.” Does…

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