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/.

Living the Craft

Affordable ‘artist lofts’ paint a success story for Dominium.

National Multi Housing Council Promotes Kim Duty To SVP

The National Multi Housing Council promoted Kim Duty to senior vice president of public affairs and industry initiatives.

'Economy Watch' Podcast with Dees Stribling: The State of the Economy

In short, the economy isn’t bad. Not great, but not bad either.

California Buyer Acquires Third Louisville Apartment Complex

Steadfast Income REIT Inc. has acquired Renaissance St. Andrews Apartments, a garden-style residential property in Louisville, Ky.

Astoria Condos Sell Out

In a bit of news that used to be common in the New York market, but which is now not quite so ordinary, a condo development is reporting that it’s sold out.

On Demand WEBCAST: Designing a Multifamily Website

See a recap of MHN’s most recent webinar on designing a multifamily website that ultimately generates more leads.

New Apartments Add to Norwest Woods' Success Story

Chestnut Hill Realty has added 54 new one-bedroom apartments to Norwest Woods. The new apartment homes represented almost 10 percent of all new apartments built last year in the Greater Boston area.

Economy Watch: Employment Picture Improved in '11

Initial unemployment claims for the week ending Feb. 25 edged down 2,000 to 351,000, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Let’s Talk About Pets, Baby

Who could resist a little puppy or kitten? I can, for one. I’m not an animal person. (Although growing up I did have a couple of gerbils named Nancy Drew and Nancy Drew II, and a tamagotchi. The ’90s were a scary, awesome time.) And, apparently, so can a lot of property managers, who designate some buildings to be pet-free. Fair enough. Pets can bark or meow or chirp, which could be very disturbing to the other residents in the building. Plus their little paws or claws can scratch up a floor. But on the other hand, some people consider…

Penthouse Condos Selling Quickly at 40 Park

Two penthouses have recently been sold at 40 Park, a luxury condominium community managed by Roseland Property Company in Morristown, N.J.