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/.
Berkeley Point Capital’s Santa Monica, CA Loan Origination Team Expands with the Hiring of Alex J. Katz
Alex J. Katz recently joined Berkeley Point Capital LLC as a director in its Santa Monica, Calif., office.
Fort Worth Housing Authority to Develop 18 Affordable Housing Units
The Fort Worth Housing Authority is restoring a historic building located east of downtown Fort Worth and combining it with new construction to create 18 affordable housing units to be called the Knights of Pythias Lofts.
Economy Watch: Residential Delinquencies Jump in September
LPS reported on Monday that the U.S. mortgage delinquency rate rose to 7.4 percent in September from 6.87 percent in August, a month-over-month spike of 7.72 percent.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Halloween Marketing Opportunities for Your Community Using Social Media
There is nothing bad about Halloween. Wait—actually, there are some bad things about Halloween. Like raisins. And complicated costumes (like the year I dressed as Freddy Krueger and then couldn’t hold a cup with my knife hand). And raisins. OK, maybe there are a few bad things about Halloween. But, besides those things, Halloween is a fun time, and a lot of people get really into it. So, what better time than to do something fun for your residents while spreading good cheer about your community using your social media channels? After all, social media word of mouth is free. (Reese’s…
Second Phase of Charlotte’s Sharon Square Coming Soon
Pappas Properties and Allen Tate Co have unveiled plans for the second phase of Sharon Square, a mixed-use property located at the corner of Sharon and Fairview Roads in the SouthPark district of Charlotte, Va.
Debra W. Still, CMB, Elected 2013 MBA Chairman
he Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced the election of Debra W. Still, CMB, president and CEO of Pulte Mortgage LLC, as the 2013 chairman of MBA at the association’s 99th Annual Convention & Expo in Chicago. E. J. Burke, executive vice president and group head, KeyBank Real Estate Capital and Corporate Banking Services, was named chairman-elect of MBA, while Bill Cosgrove, CMB, president and CEO of Union National Mortgage Company, was named vice chairman.
Long Island City’s The Industry LIC Now Sold Out
Commuting ease to Manhattan, modern design features and eye-popping skyline views are among factors that resulted in The Industry LIC luxury condominium recently reaching sold-out status.
Economy Watch: Existing Home Sales Edge Down
Existing home sales dropped 1.7 percent in September to an annualized rate of 4.75 million units, including both single-family and multifamily, according to the National Association, with August’s rate revised upward to 4.83 million.
Mixed-Use Property Planned Near Nationals Ballpark
Grosvenor Americas and Skanska USA Commercial Development have unveiled plans for a 650,000-square-foot mixed-use project directly north of the new Washington Nationals ballpark in the Capitol Riverfront district of Washington, D.C.
Increase NOI by Setting Up Home Services for Residents
In a recent webinar called “Ancillary Income: Enjoy Increased NOI By Helping Residents Set Up Home Services,” hosted by MHN and sponsored by NWP, Chris Finetto of NWP and Jason Scutt of CSI and MyServicesNow demonstrated the benefits of bundling technology packages for residents.