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/.
Baker & McKenzie Advise on Starhill’s A$415M Australian Hotel Portfolio Purchase
Starhill REIT, a listed Malaysian REIT, has recently closed on an A$415 million acquisition of three premier Australian hotel properties: Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, Brisbane Marriott Hotel and Melbourne Marriott Hotel.
ULC Preserves 100 Workforce Homes in Lakewood, Colo.
The Urban Land Conservancy has acquired a 100-unit rental property in Lakewood, Colo., located at the Wadsworth Light Rail Station on the West Corridor of FasTracks to preserve workforce housing near public transportation.
Economy Watch: Housing Starts Drop in November
Private housing starts in November came in at an annualized rate of 861,000 units, according to the Census Bureau. That’s 3 percent below the revised October estimate of 888,000, and adjusted for the fact that colder weather slows down housing construction.
MHN Interview: Pennrose on Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath
More than a month after Hurricane Sandy, the effects of the storm are still reverberating across the Northeast. MHN talks to Robert Lampher, president, Pennrose Management Company, about the damages their New Jersey properties suffered, and how their experiences affected how they will react to hurricanes in the future.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 6 Amenities You Really Should Have
In previous blogs, I’ve mentioned amenities that might not be worth the investment. Here are some amenities that you really should considered.
Groundbreaking Ceremonies Herald Start of Old Colony’s Phase Two
Groundbreaking ceremonies were recently held to mark the construction start on Phase Two of The Homes at Old Colony Redevelopment Project in South Boston.
Refinance Applications Fall to Lowest Level in Over a Month in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 12.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 14, 2012.
Economy Watch: Homebuilders Feeling a Little More Optimistic
The National Association of Home Builders reported that builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes rose for an eighth consecutive month in December to 47 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Picerne Military Housing Awarded $72M Public-Private Partnership Development with the U.S. Army
Picerne Military Housing recently closed on a $72 million public-private partnership deal on Reece Crossings at Fort Meade in Maryland.
Centerline Capital Group Selected By U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmen for Tax Credit Pilot
Centerline Capital Group announced it was selected to participate in a tax credit pilot program conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.