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/.

On Track: Construction of Charlotte Transit-Oriented Development

Construction is now underway on the Fountains at New Bern Station, a 208-unit luxury rental community in Charlotte, N.C.‘s historic South End.

On Track: Construction of Charlotte Transit-Oriented Development

Construction is now underway on the Fountains at New Bern Station, a 208-unit luxury rental community in Charlotte, N.C.’s historic South End.

Economy Watch: Economy Continues to Create Jobs

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that 243,000 jobs were added to the economy in January–up unexpectedly from 203,000 in December.

$3.4B in Multifamily Property Energy Savings for the Taking

According to a report released by CNT Energy and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, multifamily building owners could keep approximately $3.4 billion in their pockets annually through energy efficiency upgrades.

It's Election Season Again

Debates, hearings and political posturing will sideline resolutions on critical issues.

Buttoning Up: Products for an Energy-Efficient Building

No matter what eco-friendly products you offer in your building, it doesn’t truly matter if heat is escaping through improperly sealed windows and doors, or if the building is not insulated well.

Bathroom Wish List

MHN finds out what features apartment residents value most.

Economy Watch: ADP Posits Smaller Jobs Expansion in January

Payroll specialist Automatic Data Processing Inc. kicked off the monthly parade of employment numbers on Wednesday by reporting that the U.S. private sector created a net of 170,000 jobs in January, down from the revised ADP figure for December of 292,000.

Multifamily Outlook for 2012: The Bar Has Been Raised

Among real estate property types, multifamily continues to be the belle of the ball. The outlook is bright, especially when weighed against the other major property types–office, industrial and retail.

Oak Grove Capital Expands Team

Oak Grove Capital, a provider of real estate financial services, announced today that Jeffrey Ringwald has joined the St. Paul-based mortgage lender as senior vice president of seniors housing.