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/.
How to Treat a Doorman (And How to Act as One)
Many people live in doorman buildings, so there should be standard practices for both the residents and the doormen to follow. Here are some suggestions.
Brooklyn to Get Hotel and Condos in One Community
Recently, Toll Brothers City Living and Starwood Capital Group announced that they have been selected to develop a luxury and eco-friendly hotel called 1 Hotel, and condominium community at the Brooklyn Bridge Park.
CNL Healthcare Trust, Sunrise Senior Living Form JV
CNL Healthcare Trust Inc. and Sunrise Senior Living Inc. have formed a joint venture to own seven seniors housing properties.
The Multifamily Market Cycle
What at-large economic trends mean for the apartment industry.
Zodiac Valet Trash Announces ZAPP(SM), New Proprietary Mobile Phone Reporting Application
Zodiac Valet Trash (ZVT), a door-to-door valet trash and recycling service for the multifamily housing industry, announced its Zodiac Apartment Property Portal (or ZAPP(SM))—a proprietary, mobile phone application.
Mutual Housing Chosen as Local Lead for Assets and Opportunity Network
Sacramento|Yolo Mutual Housing Association recently was chosen to lead the Corporation for Enterprise Development’s (CFED) new Assets and Opportunity Network in the local area.
Guardian Announces Merger
Guardian Real Estate Services and Legacy Management Group recently announced that both companies have approved a definitive merger agreement in which Guardian will operate all of Legacy Management Group’s multifamily properties located in Washington, Oregon, Texas, Arizona, Utah and Alaska.
San Jose’s Cypress Gardens Re-opens Thanks to HACSC
The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Clara has rehabilitated and upgraded the 125-unit senior citizen housing community, Cypress Gardens, in San Jose, Calif., thanks to a creative partnering of public and private parties.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: How to Treat a Doorman (And How to Act as One)
According to a recent article in The New York Times, people don’t always know how to act around their doormen, or know what to ask/expect of them. I know, I know. First-world problems. It’s like, “Gracious, I bought so much caviar that my guests are going to be too full to enjoy their filet mignon.” Or “Oh, dear me, I shan’t be able to make it to the polo match because I have that sailing regatta the same day.” (Seriously, though, that’s too bad. I know how much you were looking forward to that.) Or, I don’t know, something about not…
WNC Hires Steve Huang as Chief Information Officer
WNC, a national investor in community renewal and affordable housing projects, has hired real estate technology veteran Steve Huang as its chief information officer.