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/.
Duplicative Façade Inspection Legislation Vetoed in New Jersey
N.J. governor Chris Christie vetoed controversial legislation that would require additional inspections of high-rise building facades and exteriors in New Jersey.
National Multi Housing Council Elects New Officers
The National Multi Housing Council elected Thomas S. Bozzuto, chairman and CEO of The Bozzuto Group, to serve a two-year term as the Council’s chairman.
Behringer Harvard Appoints New CEO and President for Opportunity-Style REITs
Behringer Harvard announced that Michael J. O’Hanlon has accepted a position as executive vice president of Behringer Harvard.
NeighborWorks Network Exceeds 90,000 Affordable Rental Units
Rental units owned or managed by the NeighborWorks America network exceeded 90,000 as of the end of September, and the network invested more than $1.3 billion in rental housing during the fiscal year.
Economy Watch: President Devotes Most of State of the Union to the Economy
As expected, President Obama laid out numerous elements of his economic program in Tuesday’s State of the Union address, along with campaign-style dollops of criticism for Congress.
Manhattan Apartment Prices Stable in Fourth Quarter
Apartment sale prices in Manhattan barely moved during the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the latest report by Brown Harris Stevens, a specialist in New York residential properties.
Rehabbed, Rebranded Property Debuts in Hungry Houston Market
With an eye on value-add opportunities in the bustling Houston apartment market, Marquette Cos. has acquired and rehabilitated The Apartments at Copper Springs, a 376-residence community in the city’s thriving I-290 corridor.
Insurent Now on 10th NYC Rental Website
Insurent is the only guarantor service in the United States, and is now accepted by over 150,000 apartments in New York City.
Economy Watch: Economists Not Quite So Dismal About U.S. Economy
There’s optimism these days among economists regarding the U.S. economy, according to the National Association for Business Economics’ Industry Survey, with fully 65 percent of respondents expecting real GDP growth to increase.
Social Media Helps Market New Dallas Apartments
Wood Partners reports that after only eight weeks, their property is 60 percent leased. It isn’t just relying on the strength of the local market–it’s also pursuing social media.