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/.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: 9 Things Renters in Their 50s and 60s Want in an Apartment
Because of the mortgage crisis, many people in their 50s and 60s, who would once be proud homeowners, are renting. And some empty nesters feel that their house is just too big for them now (and when they tried to turn your old bedroom into a jacuzzi room, they flooded the second floor), so they want to downsize to an apartment. So what are renters in their 50s and 60s looking for in an apartment? 9 Things Renters in Their 50s and 60s Want in an Apartment Luxury. After years of work and probably cleaning up after the kids, they’ve…
What's Old is New Again: Value-Add Capital Program Aims to Modernize Community Interiors
CBRE Global Investors has purchased Heritage Creek, a 324-unit garden-style apartment community built in the ’90s, and it plans to initiate a value-add capital program to modernize the interiors.
Artemis Closes First Fund, Set to Hunt for Property
Artemis Real Estate Partners, has closed its first institutional fund, Artemis Real Estate Partners Fund I.
Jeff Goldshine Named President of Finlay Management
Multifamily industry veteran Jeffrey A. Goldshine has been appointed president of Finlay Management Inc
Fruit of Their Labors: New Farm Worker Housing
Colorado growers decided to act on the pressing need to give farm workers affordable housing close to where they work.
Economy Watch: World Bank Cuts World Growth Forecast to 2.5 Percent
The World Bank revised its prediction for the growth of the global economy in 2012 on Tuesday, and it wasn’t a change toward the upside.
Tishman Construction to Serve as Related and Oxford's Building Partner
Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group announced the retention of Tutor Perini Corporation as contractor for the Hudson Yards development.
Marcus & Millichap Report Predicts Strongest Year Yet for Rental Market
2011 proved to be a good year for multifamily, according to Marcus & Millichap’s 2012 National Apartment Report. And this is predicted to continue for 2012.
Laurel Street Acquires Crosland Affordable Housing Personnel, Projects
The newly formed Laurel Street Residential has bought the affordable housing development division of Crosland LLC for an undisclosed price.
Colliers Launches Student Housing Group
Colliers International plans to capitalize on growing demand in the student housing market with the creation of its National Student Housing Group.