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/.
Economy Watch: Robo-Signing Settlement Finalized
The U.S. government filed formal settlement papers in federal court regarding the massive mortgage lending abuse case, thus breaking down which of the five miscreant mortgage lenders pays how much.
MHN Interview: Identifying Problem Renters Before They Even Sign the Lease
Do you really know who’s living in your apartments? Joseph Killinger, who launched Rent Rite Directory, explains how the free directory can help property managers know if a perspective resident has a problematic renting history or a criminal record.
Second Phase of Affordable Housing Project Under Way in Riverside County
Affirmed Housing Group has broken ground for the Monte Vista Apartments in downtown Murrieta, a city in southwestern Riverside County, Calif. Monte Vista II will add 40 affordable units to the existing 64-unit Monte Vista Apartments.
Rose Associates Promotes Robert Werner to Managing Director
Rose Associates, a New York-based full-service real estate firm, announced today that Robert Werner has been promoted to managing director.
Lorena Heights Affordable Apartments Open
Boyle Heights, Calif., welcomed a new affordable housing development with the grand opening of Lorena Heights Apartments.
Lorena Heights Affordable Apartments Open in LA's Boyle Heights
The East Los Angeles enclave of Boyle Heights welcomed a new affordable housing development with the grand opening of Lorena Heights Apartments.
Economy Watch: Private Sector Hiring on All Cylinders
The U.S. private sector carried the entire load of creating jobs in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, with private payroll employment increasing by a net of 233,000 positions.
MHN TV: The Centurion Property Tour
Michele Conte takes MHN on a tour of the The Centurion condo located on West 56th Street in Manhattan. The building was designed by I.M. Pei, a master of modern architecture.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 5 Ways Finding a New Apartment is Like Dating
I recently came across a press release where Prudential Preferred Realty introduced a new feature on their website that helps match prospective buyers with compatible Prudential agents, similar to how a dating service works (check it out here). Interesting concept. And why not? After all, finding a house or even an apartment to rent is very similar to dating in that both experiences can be very rewarding. Or terrible. 5 Ways Finding a New Apartment is Like Dating You only get one first impression. Which is why on first dates people get all gussied up, and apartments are cleaned up and…
Village Green Restores 1920s Skyscraper and Converts it to Luxury Apartments
Village Green’s newest property, Randolph Tower City, is 35 percent leased already, and the first residents don’t even move in until later in the month.