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: Construction Spending Drops Slightly
The Census Bureau reported on Monday that U.S. construction spending edged down 0.6 percent in August compared with July, with both private and public construction spending off a bit.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: How Exclusivity Could Attract More Residents
There is a park in Manhattan called Gramercy Park. You can only go in if you live in one of the surrounding buildings, which gets you the honor of a key to the park. But, so what, right? There are tons of other parks in the city. Like Central Park, which has a zoo and boat rentals and jogging paths and concerts, and is, of course, iconic. And there’s Madison Square Park, the home of the original Shake Shack, which has the most amazing burgers, fries and shakes. What’s in Gramercy Park? Just some trees and flowers and stuff. Who…
Editor’s Note: What’s Trending Now
Site tours are always educational and frequently fun. That’s why I gladly accepted an invitation to spend a few hours at Via Verde (“The Green Way”), a new affordable multifamily development in the up-and-coming Melrose Section of the Bronx. Co-developed by Phipps Houses and Jonathan Rose Companies, in partnership with Dattner Architects and Grimshaw, Via Verde has been designed to exceed LEED Gold Certification.
MHN Interview: The Legal Side of Utility Management with NWP’s Deputy General Counsel
NWP Services Corporation, a provider of utility management, resident and property-operation services, recently appointed W. Michael Semko to deputy general counsel. MHN talks with Semko about his new position and his thoughts on utility management.
Danbury Apartment Community on the Market
Brookview Commons, an 80,340-square-foot multifamily community located in downtown Danbury, Conn., is on the block.
Steadfast Income REIT Announces New President and Expansion of Board to Include Two New Independent Directors
Steadfast Income REIT, Inc. announced today that Ella Shaw Neyland has assumed the role of president for the public, non-traded multifamily REIT, and that the company’s board of directors is now comprised of seven members with the appointment of two new independent directors, Kerry D. Vandell and Ned W. Brines.
Resmark and Intracorp Plan Seattle Rental Communities
The northeast side of Seattle will soon welcome two new apartment communities to be developed by Resmark Apartment Living and Intracorp.
Dominium Founder Dies at the Age of 70
Dominium, an apartment owner, developer and manager, today is sad to announce that its founder, David Brierton passed away on September 27 at the age of 70 after losing his battle with cancer.
Economy Watch: Consumer Spending Up in August, Incomes Not So Much
There was a disconnect between a rise in consumer spending and a rise in personal income during August, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Friday, and it didn’t bode well for the U.S. economy.