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: Should You Build Micro Units?

Would you consider having micro units in your building?

Colorado Rental Community Gets Cash-Out Refinance

Kipling Village LLC has gained $12.2 million in the cash-out refinance of Kipling Village Apartments, the result of efforts on its behalf by commercial real estate investment banking firm George Smith Partners.

Economy Watch: Home Prices See Annual Spike of 8.3 Percent

CoreLogic reported that home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year-over-year by 8.3 percent in December 2012.

Moving In

How managers can facilitate a smooth experience for residents.

The Columns at Independence Hinesville Georgia

Sometimes a leasing staff that offers excellent customer service is all a renter really needs. But for residents at ECI Group’s The Columns at Independence, that is only one small aspect of the many benefits renters enjoy.

Star Quality

Products to illuminate your property’s bold and exceptional features.

West Virginia Seniors Housing to be Rehabilitated

Two West Virginia seniors housing properties have obtained redevelopment financing from Boston Capital. The residential complexes, which total 55 units, will be rehabilitated with an unspecified amount of tax credit equity through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.

Addressing Cyber Security

New tools and laws combat the threat.

Fair Housing for New Construction

The potential impact when rules are not followed.

KTGY Designs Award-Winning $10M Seniors Community

Heritage Oaks Senior Apartments, a seniors community in Oakdale, Calif., has recently opened. The $10 million community is environmentally friendly and has earned LEED Platinum certification.