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/.

MHN Facebook Chat with Kate Good

Marketing expert Kate Good recently participated in a live chat on the MHN Facebook page to answer readers’ questions.

TRANSCRIPT: Facebook Chat with Marketing Expert Kate Good

Marketing expert Kate Good recently participated in a live chat on the MHN Facebook page to answer readers’ questions.

MHN Interview: James Donnelly, Castle Group Founder and CEO

MHN interviews James Donnelly, the founder and CEO of Castle Group, which has locations in Jacksonville, Tampa, Bonita Springs and Plantation, Fla.

Report Reveals Favorable Multifamily Prospects For the Foreseeable Future

A recent report by TD Economics, an affiliate of TD Bank, confirms the generally positive state (for landlords) of the U.S. multifamily housing market.

Orlando-Area Apartment Community Acquired by McCann Realty

Vista at Lost Lake Apartments, a five-year-old, 276-unit, garden-style rental community just outside Orlando, has been acquired by Richmond, Va.-based McCann Realty Partners LLC.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: How to Throw the Perfect Summer Party (Your Residents Would Actually Attend)

I hate to say it (actually I don’t hate to say it–it gives me blog fodder), but sometimes parties for apartment residents are lame. Like grab-a-slice-of-pizza-and-a-handful-of-fun-sized-Snickers-and-run-back-to-your-own-apartment lame. But summer is coming, which provides you with the perfect opportunity to make peace with the ghosts of apartment parties past. Here are some tips to help you throw the perfect summer party for your residents. One that they’d actually come to—and enjoy. Go outside. If you have outdoor space, like a rooftop or a pool (duh), have your summer party there. Way more enjoyable than a lobby, and people will be able…

Investor Finds the Luck of the Irish

Kennedy Wilson has acquired Alliance Building, a 210-unit asset in Dublin, Ireland.

Market Selection and Brainy Pursuits

In an age of increasing sophistication and complexity in placing capital in multifamily apartments, it seems we have a pretty paranoid view of markets.

Hawaiian Affordable Community Wins National Award

Vitus Group, an affordable housing developer, has announced that their affordable housing community Banyan Street Manor has received an honorable mention in the Public Housing category of the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards.

Property Solutions’ LeasingCenter Delivers Improved Lead Capture and Customer Support

Property Solutions International Inc. announced the release of LeasingCenter, call answering service that uses software integration and trained associates to provide prospects and residents with 24/7 assistance.