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/.

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.

Pennrose Management Company President Contributes Time to NJAA

On Wednesday, January 23rd, Robert Lampher, President of Pennrose Management Company, was elected as a board member for the New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) during the Annual Membership Meeting at the Imperia on Easton.

Mumbai Luxury Residential Project Opens Pre-Bid to Overwhelming Response

Lodha Group has recently announced launching the pre-bidding process for two projects within its massive luxury residential development named Codename Blue Moon in South Mumbai’s Worli area.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Opening of its Fifth Property in Dubai

With the launching of the Mövenpick Hotel Apartments The Square on January 20, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has become the first international hotel company to operate a property in Dubai’s elegant district of Al Mamzar.

Google Makes a Splash with New HQ Project in London’s Massive King’s Cross Mixed-Use Development

Tech giant Google Inc. is looking to cement its position in the European market, particularly the London business world, after it was recently announced that the company is looking to develop a brand new European HQ.

The Rezidor Hotel Group Announces Signing of Four New Hotel Projects and Opening of Five New Hotels in Q4-2012

The Rezidor Hotel Group has recently announced that the final quarter of 2012 was a successful one, as the Belgium-based group signed four new hotels with over 1,200 rooms and opened five new hotels with 1,100 rooms.

MNS Reports Predict 2013 Rent Growth in Manhattan, Brooklyn

Rent growth will continue in both Manhattan and Brooklyn in 2013. That is among findings included in the Year End Manhattan and Brooklyn Rental Reports from real estate brokerage MNS, released in mid-January.