Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.

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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.

Jay I. Kislak Celebrates 90th Birthday

Jay I. Kislak, who is acclaimed for his leadership in business, art and cultural realms, turns 90 this year and is marking the milestone with a variety of events.

Woodfield Investments and Bozzuto Partner on Md. Multifamily Community

Woodfield Investments, a privately owned apartment development company, has partnered with Bozzuto Management Company on Hidden Creek, a 300-unit garden apartment community in Gaithersburg, Md.

Trump Brand Extends to India as Panchshil Realty Announces Trump Towers Pune

The Trump brand is entering the Indian real estate market as Panchshil Realty announces the launch of Trump Towers Pune in the cultural capital of Maharashtra.

Economy Watch: Recovering Housing Market Buoys Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae reported on Wednesday that it had a net income of about $5.1 billion for the second quarter of 2012.

Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

Mortgage applications decreased 1.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 3, 2012.

Grandbridge Real Estate Capital Hires Director of Agency Lending

Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has hired Frank Guzikowski as executive vice president of agency lending, which includes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA loan products.