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: Drought Worsens, Global Food Prices Will Go Up
Food prices are expected to surge worldwide as part of a cascade of ill effects from the intense drought in the United States.
'Economy Watch' with Dees Stribling: No News is Good News
Not a lot of earthshaking news this week, which is a good thing.
Should Apartment Owners be Worried About Rising Home Sales in Texas?
In a report that might have long-term implications for the multifamily industry in Texas, which has been having a very good run lately, single-family home sale momentum seems to be returning to the state.
Boston Wharf Tower Project Tabs Suffolk Construction
Construction management at the $77 million Boston Wharf Tower project has been awarded to Boston-based Suffolk Construction Company.
Economy Watch: Mortgage Delinquencies See Uptick
U.S. mortgage delinquencies edged up a bit in the second quarter, according to the Mortgage Brokers Association on Thursday.
Canadian Investor Pounces on In-Development Brazilian Shopping Center; Expands Existing Local Asset
An under-development Sao Paulo shopping center, called Shopping Golden Square, was recently the object of a major investment by a real estate subsidiary of one of the largest Canadian institutional fund managers.
New Luxury Community Opens in Cherry Hill, N.J.
The Klein Company, a Philadelphia-based real estate company, has announced the opening of a new luxury apartment community in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Philly Affordable Housing Property Wins Refi
Meridian Capital Group has closed on a $10.5 million loan to refinance Cricket Court Commons, a 228-unit Low-Income Housing Tax Credit apartment community in Philadelphia.
MHN Interview: Tricks of the Trade for Staging Luxury Apartments
MHN talks to Cheryl Eisen, president, Interior Marketing Group, on how staging an apartment could make all the difference in closing the deal.
The Rainmaker Group Appoints VP of Strategic Initiatives
The Rainmaker Group, a provider of revenue management and profit optimization solutions to the multifamily housing and gaming/hospitality industries, announced the appointment of Steve Tappert to vice president of strategic initiatives.