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/.
Loan Secured for Supportive Housing Rehab in NY’s Dutchess County
The renovation of 116 units of supportive housing at Hudson River Lodging has been made possible through a $2.4 million permanent loan.
Economy Watch: Gas Prices Pause in Upward March
Gas prices did something a little unusual over the weekend: they went down slightly. According to AAA, Saturday’s national average was down a 10th of a cent per gallon compared with Friday, and Sunday’s average was down a bit more compared with Saturday, from $3.78 to $3.777 a gallon.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: More Good News For Housing
More good news for housing, and sequester, dead ahead.
Philly Investor Bags Jacksonville Apartment Community for $56M
GoldOller Real Estate Investments LLC has acquired Country Club Lakes Apartments for $56 million.
Hebron Properties Brings ‘Great Australian Living’ Concept to Bangalore
Hebron Properties, an India-based real estate developer, has launched an ultra-luxury residential project near T.C. Palya in K.R. Puram in Bangalore.
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $157M in Finance for Off-Campus Housing
Real estate finance specialist Walker & Dunlop Inc. reports that it originated $157.1 million in financing for off-campus student housing properties located nationwide last year, an indication of the popularity of that kind of multifamily development, particularly as sustained by the GSEs.
Eastern Carolina’s North Campus Crossing Changes Hands
Student housing investment and development firm Pierce Education Properties, partnering with an affiliate of Core Properties, has acquired Phase I and Phase II of North Campus Crossing, an off-campus housing community serving Eastern Carolina University students.
NYC’s BlueWay Plan will Fortify East River Waterfront
New York City is planning to build a new storm barrier along the East River as part of a complete revamping of a four-mile long waterfront featuring wetlands, pedestrian bridges, mini parks, a continuous bike/walk path and even a sandy beach.
Economy Watch: Housing Starts Drop in January
The Census Bureau reported on Wednesday that housing starts took a dip in January.
Three Creative Ways to Attract New Residents
Online ads and social media are great ways to advertise vacancies. But here are three additional creative ways you can appeal to prospective renters.