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/.

Booming Business Opportunity

The 65-plus demographic will remain the fastest growing for the rest of the decade.

The Long Road

After decades of sub-optimal performance, multifamily in the Midwest becomes a prime attraction for investors and developers.

Top Deals of 2012

Multifamily retains its momentum, though some markets are plateauing in price.

Union Station District Apartments Under Way

Work has started on Alta City House, a 281-unit apartment property in the Union Station neighborhood of Denver.

Ground Broken on Hudson Yards, The Largest Undeveloped Property in Manhattan

Construction began today at Hudson Yards, formerly the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan. Related Companies and Oxford Property Group broke ground on the site, which, when completed, will feature retail space and 5,000 residences.

New Boston Fund Names New VP of Acquisitions in the Southeast

New Boston Fund Inc., a private equity real estate investment, development and management firm, announced the promotion of David Schneider to vice president of acquisitions for the Southeast region.

Beech Street Capital Recruits Charlie Mentzer to Lead Atlanta Office

Beech Street Capital LLC announced that it has recruited Charlie Mentzer, an experienced originator with extensive agency experience, to manage the firm’s Atlanta office.

Freddie Mac Announces 17th Multifamily Securities Offering This Year, K-023

Freddie Mac announced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates, which are multifamily mortgage-backed securities.

Economy Watch: Construction Spending Edges Up in October

Spending on private construction came in at an annualized rate of $592.1 billion, 1.6 percent above September’s total of $582.7 billion.

Greystar to Manage New Charleston Student Housing

Davis Property Group has tasked Greystar Student Living to manage 400 Meeting Street Apartments, a student housing property in the Old and Historic District of Charleston.