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/.
‘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.
$22 Million Investment for Boston Transit-Oriented Development
Tremont Realty Capital, a national real estate investment and advisory firm, recently secured funding for the acquisition and development of Metro at Wilmington Station.
Maryland Multifamily Project First to be NGBS Silver Certified
The Haven at Odenton Gateway has obtained a National Green Building Standard silver certification for a multifamily project. It’s the first development in the state of Maryland to earn such a certification.
Two-Day Art Sale and Celebration at Premier Midtown Condominium Raises Over $250,000 to Support Fight Against AIDS
More than 250 art enthusiasts recently visited the 60th floor penthouse at 400 Fifth Avenue, the luxury condominium tower atop The Setai Fifth Avenue, to celebrate art and make a difference in the fight against AIDS.
Granta Park is BioMed Realty Trust’s Point of Entry into Europe
BioMed Realty Trust, the San Diego-based REIT that handles biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry properties, has recently made a move on the European market with the purchase of a research community comprising 11 laboratory and office buildings.
KBS Legacy Partners Purchases Chicago Suburban Property
New apartment community supply has been constrained in and near the Chicago suburb of Lombard, Ill., in recent years. That made Martin’s Point an attractive acquisition target for KBS Legacy Partners Apartment REIT.
Economy Watch: Pro-Bailout Party Ekes Out Victory in Greece
Polls closed in Greece at noon Eastern time on Sunday, and preliminary results indicated that the pro-bailout New Democracy party won about 30 percent of the seats in the Greek parliament.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Some Good News
It wasn’t all bad news this week.
Florida Apartment Complex Wins $19M Refi
Epoch Properties recently secured a seven-year, $19.3 million fixed-rate loan for Wildflower Apartments, a 201-unit apartment property in Gainesville, Fla.