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/.
Is Your Apartment Like 'The Avengers'?
Surprisingly, there is a lot developers and property managers can take from the superhero flick ‘The Avengers.’
GHC Housing Partners Closes on Virginia Affordable Property
Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based GHC Housing Partners has closed on Essex Village, a 496-unit family and seniors property in Richmond, Va.
Rick Lazio Joins Jones Walker
Rick Lazio, former U.S. Representative from New York, has announced that he is joining the law firm of Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre LLP as a partner and will head the firm’s first New York office.
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.