Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
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California Mixed-Use Property Wins LEED Gold
The Alhambra, a 45-acre mixed-use property in Alhambra, Calif., has won LEED gold certification.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Worried About the Fiscal Cliff?
Americans might be worried about the fiscal cliff—or not, depending on which indicator you look at.
Brandywine Homes Announces First Multifamily Development
Brandywine Homes, a residential developer based in Irvine, Calif., announced its plans for its first multifamily development, the first of four apartment communities.
Investment Sales Leaders William Collins, Paul Collins Promoted to Vice Chairmen of Cassidy Turley
Cassidy Turley, a commercial real estate services provider, has promoted William Collins and Paul Collins, leaders of the Washington, D.C., Capital Markets team, to vice chairmen, and also promoted Washington, D.C., Capital Markets executives Drew Flood, James Cassidy and Jud Ryan to executive managing director.
Sofitel Luxury Hotels to Open New Property in Bali Next Year
Sofitel Luxury Hotels continues to expand across Southeast Asia with the addition of a new property in Bali, one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations.
Indian Residential Market Made Shinier with Swarovski Partnership
Gateway Towers I is the latest Indian property to try and dazzle luxury seekers. In attempting to do so, the luxurious residential development has associated itself with bedazzling giant Swarovski.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Up in November
According to the Census Bureau on Thursday, U.S. retail sales for November—adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes—increased 0.3 percent month-over-month.
Raintree Acquires SoCal Apartment Property
Raintree Partners has acquired Archstone Ventura Colony, a 272-unit multifamily property in Ventura. The company paid about $60 million, or $220,680 per unit.
Economy Watch: FOMC Sets Stimulus Goals
The Federal Open Market Committee met on Wednesday and, among other things, promised to keep the federal funds rate at 0 percent to 0.25 percent, as it has been since the onset of the Great Recession.
MNS Report Reveals Low Studio Apartment Inventory in Brooklyn
According to the MNS November 2012 Brooklyn Rental Report, the New York City borough cannot keep up with the demand for multifamily units, with studio apartments especially lacking. The study shows that the rental rates increased a total of 1.16 percent across all unit types; however, studio rental rates decreased .83 percent since October this year.