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/.
Affordable Housing Crisis in Sacramento
In California’s Sacramento County, 54 percent of renters can’t afford to rent a typical two-bedroom apartment.
Sacramento County Facing Affordable Housing Crisis
According to “Out of Reach 2012,” a National Low Income Housing Coalition report, 54 percent of renters in California’s Sacramento County can’t afford to rent a typical two-bedroom apartment.
Economy Watch: Retailers Shed Jobs, Put Dent in March Employment Numbers
The headline number for employment in March was the creation of 120,000 new jobs by the U.S. economy. Since the eligible-to-work population grows roughly that much each month, that means that the economy treaded water for the month, following a few months when job growth exceeded population growth.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Apartment Space: The Final Frontier
Apartments usually come with some amenities included. Like a stove. Or a microwave. Maybe a closet. But when you move in, you usually bring with you other items that take up valuable space, like a couch, night stands, or your collection of the entire series, to date, of The Simpsons dvds. And, unless you’re buying an $88 million apartment, space is usually at a premium. Of course, there are always ways to make everything fit. If years of playing Tetris on our graphing calculators during AP Calculus or playing Dr. Mario for hours without dinner or bathroom breaks have taught…
New Manhattan Apartments Feature Souped-up Daylighting Glass
A New York apartment building is the world’s first large residential project to use a combination of glass fiber veils that act as a controlled light diffuser.
Are You a Bad Neighbor?
No one ever gets an apartment with the intention of being a bad neighbor. It’s hard living in close quarters. Are you unintentionally doing any of these six things that could be annoying your neighbors?
'Economy Watch' Podcast with Dees Stribling: March Employment Disappoints
March employment disappoints, noises made about Spain being the next threat to the euro.
River Park Estates Benefits from 100 Mile Fund
The developer of River Park Estates has obtained a $3.5 million bridge loan to permit completion of the project.
River Park Estates Benefits from Procida Funding's 100 Mile Fund
The developer of River Park Estates, a 10-unit town home development in North Bergen, N.J., has obtained a $3.5 million bridge loan to permit completion of the project.
MHN TV: Senior Housing Industry Trends
Sharon Yester, chief asset management officer, CNL Financial Group, discusses senior housing trends and explains why now is a good time to invest in multifamily.