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/.

Braxton Development Breaks Ground on Phase II of Their Class-A Community

Ground has been broken on the second phase of the Willow Creek Apartment Homes in Jonesboro, Ark.

Apartment Industry Leaders Meet with Senior Capitol Hill Officials

More than a dozen current and former members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate addressed apartment industry leaders this week as part of the National Multi Housing Council’s (NMHC) Fall Board of Directors Meeting.

SoCal’s Park Place Apartments sells for $10.2 Million

The 22-year-old, 61-unit Park Place Apartments in the northwest Los Angeles community of Canoga Park has sold for $10.2 million.

Economy Watch: QE3 Arrives

QE3 turned out to be a different creature than the preceding quantitative easings. Instead of a concentrated stimulus in the form of bond purchases, the Fed has decided to beat the drum steadily.

‘Business Development 101’ with Marilynn Mendell: Planning is Key

The days of long range convoluted business plans are over because the world changes too quickly. But, short-range goals and scenario planning will help move a company or person forward.

Hilton Worldwide Continues South American Expansion with New Hilton Garden Inn Tucuman

Hilton Worldwide recently announced the signing of a multi-year management agreement to operate a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina.

California REIT Buys Fourth Louisville Apartment Property

Steadfast Income REIT Inc. has spent $15.1 million to acquire Valley Farms Apartments, a 160-unit garden-style apartment complex in Louisville. The property was built in 2007 and is 97 percent occupied.

Millersville University Announces $180M Student Housing Replacement Initiative

In May 2013, work will begin on a $180 million public/private partnership to build eight new residence halls for Millersville University, which will eventually replace the current residence halls.

Yardi Releases Enhanced Version of Yardi Inspection with Mobile App

Yardi announced today that an enhanced version of Yardi Inspection™ has been released. A mobile version, Yardi Inspection Mobile™, is available for Apple, Android and BlackBerry phones and tablets.