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/.
Construction Process Underway on Charlestown Crossing
Charlestown Crossing, an apartment community that represents the first joint venture between The Dolben Company Inc. and Klein Enterprises, is on track for delivery of first units in April 2013, and completion of construction a year later.
Economy Watch: Unemployment Edges Up in 26 States, Down in 12
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that regional and state unemployment rates had little change in August.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stibling: Housing’s Traction
Housing’s gotten a little traction lately.
Halstead Property Broker and Team First to Create Real Estate iPad App
Julia Boland of The Boland Team at Halstead Property, a New York-based multifamily brokerage firm, has debuted One212, the first iPad app developed by a broker.
Work Begins on Affordable Seniors Housing Near Nashville
The Franklin Housing Authority and the Michaels Organization have broken ground on the Senior Residences at Reddick Street in the Nashville suburb of Franklin.
Panama to Get First W Hotel, Part of 50-floor Evolution Tower Development
Panama is set to be the next location to appear on Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.’s roster after the company only recently announced the fact that the W Panama will be part of the Evolution Tower, a new mixed-use development set to take shape in the city’s financial district.
Berkeley Point Capital Hires Lina Storm as its National Head of Marketing
Lina Storm recently joined Berkeley Point Capital LLC as its director, national head of marketing.
Plans Underway for Apartment Community in Milpitas, Calif.
A 200-unit, contemporary Italianate-style apartment community is being planned for a three-acre site in Milpitas, Calif.
Economy Watch: Household Worth Drops Slightly in 2Q
The Federal Reserve said in its second quarter 2012 Flow of Funds report on Thursday that U.S. household net worth was $62.7 trillion in 2Q12, a slight decline compared with the first quarter.
Report Advocates More Supportive Housing in NYC
A newly released report, “Building Futures: Creating More Family Supportive Housing in New York City,” details how New York City and the State of New York can bolster their commitments to housing for chronically homeless families.