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/.
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.
Affordable Housing Redevelopment Opens in Orlando
A grand opening ceremony was held in late January to unveil Emerald Villas, formerly known as Seville Place, the first affordable housing redevelopment project to be introduced in the past decade within Orlando’s Pine Hill neighborhood.
LYND Buys Houston Value-Add Apartments
Lynd Residential Properties, the multifamily investment vehicle of LYND, has acquired the Limestone apartment complex in the Briar Forest-Ashwood submarket of Houston. The buyer paid an unspecified price in an off-market transaction.
Southeast Apartment Parners Rebrands as Multi Housing Advisors, Announces New Hires
After a decade of operation and the brokerage of more than 60,000 apartment units, the newly renamed Multi Housing Advisors LLC (MHA) is expanding into new markets and making significant hires. The firm was previously known as Southeast Apartment Partners.
Construction Slated to Begin on $148M Joint Venture
Construction will begin later this year on a $148 million luxury community in Evanston, Ill. The project, which was recently approved by the Evanston City Council, was proposed by a joint venture between developers Fifield Cos. and Carroll Properties.
Multi Corporation Investing Big in Turkish Retail Market
In preparation for the upcoming MIPIM, Multi Corporation has arranged a presentation including its ramped up investments in the Turkish retail market.
Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Ends Year on a Positive Note
Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes showed continued improvement in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ latest 55+ Housing Market Index.