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/.
Joint Venture Acquires 510-Unit Community, Plans $9.2M Renovation
In a joint venture, Cortland Partners and Harbert Management Corporation have acquired a 510-unit community in Marietta, Ga., for $34.6 million. Cortland closed on the community earlier this month.
Construction Begins on Student Housing Near UNC Charlotte
Work has started on Circle University City, a student housing property that will open in time for the fall 2014 semester. The development will be within walking distance of UNC Charlotte.
Wharton Gladden Reveals its New Look
A redeveloped logo, website and overall brand of Wharton Gladden, a private real estate investment banking firm, marks the first of five strategic moves as it plans to undertake in order to transition the company to its next phase of growth and expansion as it nears its 10-year anniversary.
ARA Marks 10-Year Milestone With Launch of Branding Enhancement
Atlanta-headquartered ARA, a privately held, full-service investment advisory brokerage firm, is marking the company’s 10-year anniversary with its recently unveiled new website.
New Boston Fund Sells 266-Unit Multifamily in Connecticut
New Boston Fund Inc. has sold Windshire Terrace, a 266-unit Class A apartment community in Middletown, Conn., to Fairfield Residential for a reported $27 million.
Economy Watch: Home Prices Up in Most MSAs
The National Association of Realtors reported on Monday that existing single-family home prices rose in 133 out of 152 U.S. metropolitan statistical areas, based on closings in the fourth quarter compared with same quarter in 2011, while 19 areas had price declines.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 4 Things Property Managers Can Learn from Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is here once again—the most polarizing of all the holidays. (Seriously, the only thing that gets equally as much love and hate is the series finale of Lost. Ba-dum ching. Nailed it!) But, whether you’re out romancing your sweetheart, watching slasher films, or romancing your sweetheart by watching slasher films, we can all agree on one thing: At least there’s candy. Anyway, love the holiday or hate it, there are definitely some things property managers can learn from Valentine’s Day. Everyone should be your Valentine. Remember in elementary school how you had to give everyone in your class a…
Altis at Kendall Square Wins Additional Financing
The multifamily development Altis at Kendall Square by the Altman Cos. took another step toward realization recently by obtaining mezz financing for construction of the property.
NorSouth Development to Develop $16.25M Seniors Community
NorSouth Development announced it is starting construction on a $16.25 million seniors community called HearthSide Sugarloaf in Gwinnett County, Ga., the fifth HearthSide community in the metro Atlanta area since 2010.
IREM Kicks Off Year-Long 80th Anniversary Observance
The Institute of Real Estate Management recently launched a year-long observance of its 80th anniversary.