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/.

Greystar Doubles Down in the Northeast with Two Key Marketing Hires To Support Continued Growth

Greystar announced the hiring of Corinne Bolno and Christina Hershey, as marketing managers for its apartment portfolio in the Northeast.

Phase I of Shippensburg University Housing Complete

The first phase of a development project to upgrade all on-campus residences at Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pa., is complete.

Economy Watch: Trade Numbers Point to 4Q Growth

The U.S. Department of Commerce reported on Friday that the U.S. trade deficit dropped from $48.6 billion in November to $38.5 billion, both as the result of rising exports and dropping imports.

Ground Broken for Suburban LA Affordable Housing

Affirmed Housing Group has broken ground on Arbor Green Apartments, an affordable housing development. The property will include 40 units comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, each with its own storage locker.

‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Good News on Housing

Good news on housing, but not on student loan debt.

Seven-Person Capital Markets Team Led by Sullivan and Jugl Join HFF’s Denver Office

HFF recently announced that a seven-person capital markets team led by Mary Sullivan and John Jugl has joined the firm’s Denver office. The team, formerly of Jones Lang LaSalle, will focus on capital markets transactions in the office, industrial and retail sectors.

McKinley Announces New Residential Assignment in Melbourne, Florida

McKinley recently announced it has been appointed as the property manager and asset manager of Caribbean Isle Apartments, a 376 unit resort style apartment community, which includes one and two bedroom garden homes and lofts and is surrounded by lakes and the Mallard Landing Golf Course in Melbourne, Fla.

NCC Selected to Build Carlsberg Byen Phase One for More Than $236M

NCC, one of Northern Europe’s leading construction and development companies, has announced being selected to construct phase one of the Carlsberg Byen redevelopment project in Copenhagen.

Starwood Capital Group Affiliate Sells Four Iconic Luxury Hotels in France to Constellation Hotels Holdings Ltd.

Starwood Capital Group has recently announced that its Groupe Du Louvre affiliate has completed the sale of four iconic luxury hotels in France.

Economy Watch: Homebuilders More Optimistic About 55+ Housing

The National Association of Home Builders reported that builder confidence in the 55+ housing market improved during the fourth quarter of 2012, compared with the same quarter a year earlier.