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/.
Guest Blog: Change Versus the Devil You Know
As a recruiter, we are in the change business. But we try to be balanced in our advice.
Economy Watch: Non-Manufacturing Activity Sees Uptick
Economic activity in the U.S. non-manufacturing sector grew in October for the 34th consecutive month, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business, which was released on Monday.
Rockrose Apartments to Feature Concierge Services for Dogs
Rockrose, a New York-based real estate company, has partnered with The Spot Experience, a dog services provider, to provide dog concierge services to eight of their buildings.
SPECIAL REPORT: Hurricane Sandy’s Impact on Multifamily in the Northeast
Despite the destruction of Hurricane Sandy, the multifamily industry in the Northeast is heading back toward a feeling of normalcy.
Affordable TOD Development Breaks Ground in Miami
Work has started on the first phase of 7th Avenue Transit Village, a mixed-use property with an affordable housing component on 2.3 acres in Miami’s Liberty City.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Hurricane Damages
It’s too soon to calculate hurricane damages.
Renovation Complete at Pemberton Manor in Maryland
A $1 million renovation of Tryko Partners-owned Pemberton Manor Apartments in Salisbury, Md., which involved extensive physical upgrades and enhanced outreach programs, is complete.
Economy Watch: A Variety of Businesses Hiring in October
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October employment numbers noted that a fairly wide variety of businesses were doing some net hiring during the month.
Guest Blog: Look Great and Act Like a Leader
Along with an understanding of business ethics and a solid plan, a professional must have polished social behavior and practice the correct decorum in order for business development to shine.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Do You Manage Your Properties Like a Rock Star? (Maybe You Shouldn’t)
I recently went to see a concert—Social Distortion, one of my all-time favorite bands. And while it was an awesome show, I was disappointed that they didn’t play my favorite song, “Story of My Life.” (Kids, it’s one of the songs in the Rock Band video game, if that helps. And now I feel old.) This is probably one of their most well-known songs, and I’m guessing most-played, so maybe they were sick of it or something. A similar thing happened when I went to see John Mayer a few years ago. Now, I’m not the biggest John Mayer fan. I like…