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/.

AL Apartments Command $21M

Hamilton Point investments has acquired the 240-unit Woodside in Mobile. Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Equity Research Partners.

Please Don’t Go: How to Retain Long-Term Renters

Attracting a new customer is five times more expensive than retaining an existing one. This underlines the importance of delivering a five-star experience that leads to a stronger community and connects with residents on a new level.

Fourmidable Secures Management Deals for Ohio Communities

The company will run several Section 8, tax credit and public housing communities throughout the state. The properties total 395 units.

Winds of Change Buffet Chicago Multifamily

At the Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago Real Estate Forum, panelists shared insights on what’s next for the city’s development market.

From Mall to Mixed-Use

Encore Capital Management has started construction on Plantation Walk in Plantation, Fla. Formerly Plantation Fashion Mall, the project is one of the largest currently planned in Broward County.

Greystone Refinances Philly Property for $20M

West Village in West Philadelphia received three Freddie Mac small-balance loans. The 86-unit community features townhome-style duplexes.

TGM Expands Chicago-Area Holdings

Built in 1991, Crossings at Danada, in Wheaton, Ill., is a 600-unit garden-style community that spans 27 buildings.

$8M Senior Housing Opens in KY

Dominion Senior Living is opening Dominion Senior Living of Richmond, a new senior living personal care and memory care community in Richmond, Ky., where nurses and caregivers are available 24 hours a day.

Multifamily Rents Chill in October

While the Pacific Northwest is feeling the effects of a nationwide deceleration, Houston is getting back on its feet after Hurricane Harvey.

North American Properties Unveils NJ Mixed-Use Development Plans

Riverton, a 418-acre waterfront redevelopment on the Raritan River in Sayreville will be the largest mixed-use project in the state.