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/.

Vitus Group Plans Renovation on Six Affordable Communities

Vitus Group, an affordable housing development company, announced that it plans to renovate six apartment communities across four counties in Washington.

Wyndham Hotel Group Announces First Wyndham Grand Property in Bahrain

Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,170 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, has announced plans for the first Wyndham Grand property in the Kingdom of Bahrain, one of the fastest growing economies in the Arab world.

The Ningxia International Conference Centre Strives to Bring Together China and Islam in More than One Way

The China-Arab States Economic and Trade Forum is set to move into a new home, as the Ningxia International Conference Center is well into its development process.

SoCal Apartments and Marina Trade for $43.9M

Archstone recently bought Bay Club Apartments and Marina for $43.9 million from Decron Properties Corp. Located in Marina Del Rey, Calif., the Bay Club includes 205 residential units, 207 boat slips and 11 end ties.

The Bridges at Kendall Place Unveiled in Miami

The Bridges at Kendall Place, a 228-unit, Class-A apartment community in Miami, recently had its official opening.

Economy Watch: Chicago Fed Index Up in September

The Chicago Fed reported on Thursday that its National Activity Index increased to 0.00 in September from -1.17 during August.

Marcus & Millichap Promotes Spencer H. Hurst to First Vice President Investments

The board of directors of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, a real estate investment services firm, has promoted Spencer H. Hurst to first vice president investments.

McKinley Hires John Jachna as Asset Manager

McKinley recently announced that John Jachna has accepted the position of director asset management, Residential Real Estate.

Two Dallas Apartment Properties Trade Hands

Peak Capital Partners has bought a two-property 1980s apartment portfolio totaling 560 units in Dallas from Landmark Residential.