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/.

Trumark Companies to Spend $300M for Six SF Condo Communities

Trumark Urban, a recently created division of Trumark Companies, has acquired a six-site portfolio in San Francisco, to build mid- and high-rise condominium communities of more than 500 units in the city’s urban core.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Splurge or Save? Advice for Developers and Property Managers

Sometimes buildings are constructed quickly so that people can start renting as soon as possible and owners can start seeing a return on their investment, and, hopefully, a profit. But sometimes when people move too quickly they end up making mistakes or cutting corners that could end up costing them down the road. (Seriously, do you think Superman would actually have worn his underwear on the outside of his tights if he had slowed down and thought a little bit when he was getting dressed?) Though you might see faster results when you do certain things by the book when…

Yardi Expands Global Footprint with Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Yardi Systems, a leading developer of software solutions for the real estate investment, asset and property management industry is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Former Corus Bank Portfolio on the Market

ST Residential has put a portfolio of 13 multifamily properties in eight states on the market.

HFF Arranges $25M in Acquisition Financing for Minneapolis Community

HFF has closed the sale of and arranged $25 million in acquisition financing for a 228-unit, mixed-use multifamily community in Minneapolis to KBS Legacy Partners Apartment REIT Inc.

Virginia’s Stonebridge to Feature 600-Unit Apartment Community

Agreement has been reached to build a 600-unit urban-style apartment community in Stonebridge, an 83-acre mixed-use project in one of Chesterfield, Va.‘s key retail-business corridors.

Economy Watch: New Home Sales Down Monthly, Up Annually

The Census Bureau reported on Friday that U.S. new home sales dipped 7.3 percent from November to December (seasonally adjusted, since sales always go down toward the end of the year).

Rehab Complete on Suburban Dallas Affordable Property

Work has been completed on the extensive renovation of Britain Way, a 168-unit affordable multifamily property in Irvine that was originally built a half century ago.

‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Debt Ceiling Crisis Delayed

Debt ceiling crisis delayed, and a good enough week for housing.

Haley Real Estate Group Announces $8M Renovation for Oklahoma Community

Omaha, Neb.-based Haley Real Estate Group announced they are investing $8 million to renovate Park Place, an apartment community in Oklahoma City, Okla.