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/.
Alternatively Built Multifamily Development Uses Upcycling as a Hook
South Africa is the latest country to embrace the emerging trend of alternative building for multifamily developments.
Economy Watch: Personal Income, Spending Up
While investors were anticipating Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s pronouncements from Jackson Hole the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that personal income increased $42.3 billion, or 0.3 percent.
Guest Blog: Business Development 101
Business development excellence is based on four main principles: ethics, planning, appearance and appreciation. Part 1.
Two NYC Apartment Properties Win HUD Financing
Greystone Funding Corp., a multifamily and commercial property mortgage specialist, has originated $72.7 million in financing for two multifamily housing projects in New York City. HUD provided the financing for the properties.
Riverfront Residential’s Luxury Community 25 Percent Leased After Two Weeks
Riverwalk, a multifamily community in Elmwood Park, N.J., is already 25 percent leased after only being open for two weeks.
Phase II of Winner’s Circle at Saratoga Complete Thanks to $13M Freddie Mac Loan
The Community Preservation Corporation has closed on a $13 million Freddie Mac construction loan to refinance the recently completed Phase II of the Winner’s Circle at Saratoga apartment complex.
Rapid Realty NYC Makes Inc. 5000 List In Under Three Years
In less than three years after launching its franchise operation, resulting in an incredible wave of expansion, apartment rental firm Rapid Realty NYC has been awarded a coveted position on Inc. Magazine’s 2012 list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States.
Barratt Developments Announces $396 Million Affordable Housing Regeneration Project in England
Barratt Developments, one of the largest house builders in England, has landed one of the most sought after housing-led redevelopment opportunities in the London boroughs.
Armand Tiberio Named Senior Vice President Investments by Marcus & Millichap
Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, a real estate investment services firm, has promoted Armand Tiberio to senior vice president investments.
Economy Watch: Beige Book Sees Housing as Bright Spot
The Federal Reserve released the latest edition of the Beige Book on Wednesday, more formally known as the “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District,” which noted that the U.S. economy has been growing “gradually in July and early August across most regions and sectors.”