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/.
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.
Dominium Announces Changes in Ownership Structure
Dominium, an apartment development and management company, announced changes to the company’s ownership structure.
Economy Watch: IEA Predicts Further Boom in U.S. Energy Production
The International Energy Agency, which released the 2012 edition of its “World Energy Outlook” on Monday, predicts that the United States is well on the way to becoming the world’s top oil producer.
Monarch Investment & Management Group Joins with G5 and Yardi to Launch Marketing and Retention Solution
Monarch Investment & Management Group, a private real estate investment firm, has chosen to leverage the combined G5 and Yardi solution to improve its digital presence and performance, optimize operational efficiencies and deliver enhanced experiences for its residents and prospects.
New York Buyer Acquires Houston Apartment Property
Besyata Investment Group, a real estate investment company based in Brooklyn and specializing in value-add deals, has bought Silver Leaf, a 224-unit, Class B apartment property in Houston from Philadelphia-based Resource Real Estate.
The Evolution of ILS
As relevant as ever, Internet listing services are the best aggregators of data.