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/.
Suburban N.Y. Affordable Apartments Completed
Spring Valley Family Apartments, a mixed-use development featuring 55 units of affordable housing and 6,500 square feet of ground floor commercial space in downtown Spring Valley, has been completed.
Economy Watch: Job Creation Continues Steady Pace
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, despite speculation involving hurricane-related delays, did indeed report the monthly employment numbers on Friday, as scheduled. The result: the U.S. economy created 171,000 jobs in October, more-or-less as expected. The unemployment rate ticked up a bit, to 7.9 percent.
‘Business Development 101′ with Marilynn Mendell. Part 3: 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.
Guest Blog: ‘Change Versus the Devil You Know’ with Matt Slepin
For job seekers and for our clients, how do we advise thinking about “change versus the devil you know?” The multifamily business is clearly in an upswing, so there’s a lot to consider.
NorSouth Constructs’ Project of the Year is Green Community for Seniors
NorSouth Constructs has announced the opening of Oliver House, the second phase of a $30 million redevelopment of Allen Wilson Terrace Public Housing by the Decatur Housing Authority.
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust Moves for Calgary Office Towers
The Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust has made an announcement regarding its most recent addition to its office portfolio. The entity has acquired a Calgary Class-A office property after the agreement to purchase the 100 percent freehold interest in the asset was finalized.
Oak Grove Capital Adds Three to Growing Underwriting Team
Oak Grove Capital, a lending partner to the market rate multifamily, seniors and affordable housing markets, announced that it has added three senior-level underwriters with an average of 13 years of experience to its growing team.
Pennsylvania Apartment Portfolio Wins $70M Refi
A seven-building apartment property portfolio, owned by Reinhold Residential and comprised of properties in Pennsylvania, has obtained refinancing to the tune of $70.2 million. All of the properties have the distinction of being historic structures that have been converted to multifamily rental space.
Economy Watch: Investors Return to the Trading Floor
Wall Street was back in business again on Wednesday, despite crippled infrastructure in the equities markets’ hometown.
Electric Companies Deploy Nationwide Response to Restore Power
An army of more than 53,000 utility workers from around the country, and as far away as Canada, California and Washington state, is joining forces to begin the arduous task of restoring electricity to millions of Americans whose power was interrupted by Hurricane Sandy’s massive wake.