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/.
Number of Improving Housing Markets Surges to 201 in December
The number of housing markets considered “improving” according to parameters established by the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index surged by 76 to a total of 201 metros in December.
Jordan’s Highest Residential Tower Tops Out
Jordan’s future tallest residential tower is well on its way to completion, with developer DAMAC Properties announcing the topping out of the 36-story The Heights.
Corvias to Develop Student Apartments for Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Corvias Campus Living, the new student housing division of Corvias Group, will build and manage three 30,864-square-foot residential apartment buildings for the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Economy Watch: ADP Says Sandy Put Dint in Hiring
Automatic Data Processing, which prepares hiring numbers in cooperation with Moody’s Analytics every month, said that the U.S. private sector created 118,000 jobs in November, a drop from the 157,000 the company reported in October.
Riverstone Residential Group Announces Senior Vice President Appointments
Riverstone Residential Group, a privately owned, third-party multifamily property management company, announced the appointments of two key leadership associates, Lesa LaRocca and Mark McElvain, ARM, CPM.
Washing & Drying
Helpful products to reduce hassle for residents and property managers in the laundry room.
On Location: Reserve at Creekside, Chattanooga, TN
The Reserve at Creekside, managed by Hawthorne Residential Partners, has introduced a new level of apartment community living in Chattanooga.
Payment Processing, Present and Future
Companies explore mobile and other processes for accepting rent.
MHN Interview: Prime Campus Housing’s Ancillary Income Game Plan
Michael Zaranzky, CEO, Prime Campus Housing, talks to MHN about how one of his student housing community’s proximity to Notre Dame allows it to earn ancillary income.