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/.
Pennrose Properties and dmhFund Team for First Philadelphia LGBT-Friendly Seniors Community
Pennrose Properties and The Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld Fund have begun construction on William Way, the first urban LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing development, in Philadelphia’s “Gayborhood” section.
Jersey Shore Apartments Open on Schedule
Walters Group has opened the first eight-unit building of Whispering Hills Apartments, an affordable rental property in Barnegat, N.J.
The Sterling Group Announces Opening of $7.5M Indiana Seniors Community
The Sterling Group has announced the grand opening of its new $7.5 million seniors community in Mishawaka, Ind. The community is owned by Heritage Place at LaSalle Square LP, whose partners include Memorial Hospital of South Bend and National Equity Fund, Chicago.
The Brookhaven Acquisition a Slam Dunk for Admiral
In a joint venture with Wood Partners, Admiral Capital Real Estate Fund has acquired The Brookhaven, a 209-unit Class-A urban high-rise on the north side of Atlanta‘s exclusive Buckhead neighborhood.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 12.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the MBA Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 9, 2012.
Tricorp Hearn Celebrates Completion and Grand Opening of Foothill Farms Senior Apartments
Tricorp Hearn Construction recently celebrated the completion of Foothill Farms Senior Apartments, a $26 million, 138-unit affordable housing facility.
Economy Watch: Commercial Mortgage Originations Dip in 3Q
Commercial and multifamily mortgage origination volumes dropped by 7 percent during the third quarter of 2012 compared with the same quarter in 2011, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 6 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Easier for Residents (And Boost Building Morale)
Thanksgiving is a stressful holiday. Here are some ideas on how to make it easier on your residents.
Riverfront Residential Lures Residents With Rent-Free Program
Riverfront Residential has launched a new marketing program to attract new renters called ‘Live Free ‘Til 2013.’ With this program, Riverfront Residential is offering free rent until the end of 2012 for two-bedroom apartments starting at $2,150 at its Riverwalk community in Elmwood Park, N.J.
Springboard and MMI Team Up for $25M Housing Initiative
Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management Inc. has partnered with Money Management International to establish a $25 million dollar initiative designed to address the affordable housing crisis in the United States.