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/.
Report Sees Greater South Atlantic Development Opportunity
Construction activity slumped markedly during the recession, resulting in good near-term opportunity for increased building of multifamily housing in every state.
Economy Watch: Employment Disappoints in a Big Way
The headline numbers for the latest monthly employment report were an anemic addition of 69,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in May and an uptick in the unemployment rate to 8.2 percent, the first increase after months of declines.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Is Your Apartment Like ‘The Avengers’?
This weekend, I finally was able to go see The Avengers. It was just as full as explosions, witty quips and plot holes as one could have hoped for. Anyway, even if it’s not going to win any Oscars, it definitely was a lot of fun. And it’s perfect to model an apartment community after. Seriously. Here are five things you can take away from The Avengers for a more successful apartment community. Have the “You got chocolate in my peanut butter,” You got peanut butter in my chocolate” effect. The Avengers took a bunch of things that are good alone…
Work Begins on Housing for the Disabled in Orange County
Ground has been broken for Vista Del Rio, a 41-unit affordable housing property in Santa Ana, Calif., a city in Orange County.
'Economy Watch' Podcast with Dees Stribling: May Wasn't a Good Month for the Economy
With investors and employers nervous, May wasn’t a good month for the economy.
Technology Amenities Residents Look For
In a recent webinar titled “Technology for Your Property: The Tech Amenities Residents Want Today,” hosts Mike Whaling, vice president, business development, InfiniSys Electronic Architects and Karen Rice, chief information officer, Grace Hill, discussed how to incorporate technology into new developments.
Tryko Partners Acquires HUD-Subsidized Seniors Housing
The multifamily portfolio of Tryko Partners has grown again, with the acquisition of Levittown, Pa.’s Galilee Village, a 170-unit property that provides HUD-subsidized apartment living for independent older adults.
Economy Watch: Job Growth Anemic Again in May
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. economy created a net of 69,000 jobs in May, a bit less than the revised April figure of 77,000.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 6 Things Both Parents and Students Want in Student Housing
When it comes to student housing, it sometimes seems like students and parents want completely different things. After all, parents—who are usually the ones paying—want value for their money. They want their kids to be able to study. They don’t want their kids just going to toga parties and starting food fights and pretending to be zits. And while most students want to do well in college, they also want to be near their friends, and the bars and the parties. But, despite what their parents think, they don’t want to imitate the zany Animal House antics. In fact, most…
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 6 Amenities You Need, and 2 You Don’t, For a Vacation Rental
It is finally, finally Memorial Day weekend. Do you know what that means? It’s Fleet Week, we can all wear white again, and even though it’s not technically summer yet, it’s the official kick off of the barbecuing season! (Though white sundresses, baby-back ribs, and the possibility of cute sailors asking you for directions around Times Square is sadly never a good combination.) And, of course, vacation! From now until Labor Day, people will be using their vacation days (or if they used them all during the winter doldrums, pulling a Ferris Bueller) and going somewhere tropical, and hopefully pina…