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' Podcast with Dees Stribling: Many Hired in February

February was a good month for hiring new workers.

Berkadia Hires Top Producer Mitch Thurston and Associate Andy Ahlers

Berkadia announced that Mitch Thurston and Andy Ahlers have rejoined the company as senior vice president and vice president, respectively.

New Bill Addresses California Affordable Housing Crisis

With government funding reaching new nadirs and the housing market yet to sort itself out, both renters and would-be homeowners face hurdles finding affordable housing. The problem is likely even worse in California than it is nationally.

NYC Financial District's Apartment Market Tighter Now Than in '06

Who’s got the upper hand when it comes to renting an apartment in New York’s Financial District? According to a report by Platinum Properties, these days the landlord does.

MHN TV: Prospects for the Multifamily, Office and Retail Sectors in 2012

Jamie Woodwell, VP, Mortgage Banke’s Association, describes the current impediments still holding back the office and retail sectors.

Economy Watch: Hiring Remains Strong in February

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that the economy created 227,000 jobs in February, which is strong but somewhat less strong than during January, which saw a hiring environment that created 243,000 jobs.

North Hollywood Apartments Sell for $74M

UBS Inc. has purchased NoHo-14, a 180-unit apartment complex in the North Hollywood Arts District of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley.

Greystar Raises More Than $650,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Greystar announced today that their national fundraising drive raised $691,541 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly diseases.

RealPage Releases Public Housing-50058 Functionality for Affordable Housing Property Managers

RealPage, announced its public housing-50058 functionality for OneSite® Affordable customers, enabling property owners to expand the use of their OneSite Affordable application within their public housing portfolio.

Strong Fundamentals Lead to Solid Manhattan Investment Sales

A new report by Ariel Property Advisors reveals that in 2011, strong fundamentals backed up investment sales in northern Manhattan.