Jessica Fiur is the editor-in-chief at Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and writes the award-winning blog What Renters Want.
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David Woodward Forms CompassRock Real Estate LLC
After a career providing leadership and strategic vision to Laramar Group and Archstone, David Woodward has formed a new property management firm, CompassRock Real Estate LLC.
Economy Watch: The French Ratings 'Surprise'
Just when things in the euro zone were getting a little too quiet, Standard & Poors proved the rumors true late on Friday by downgrading the sovereign-debt rating of nine euro-using countries at one go.
‘Gimme Shelter’ with Daniel Gehman: Net Zero? Really?
There was recently an article in my local paper about new “net zero energy” houses being constructed in Orange County, Calif. The headline on the piece referenced the homes being “nearly ready for electric cars.” A conversation with the developer (Herb Gardner of City Ventures) ensued, in which some of the nuances of home charging for electric cars was explored. Now that I am a driver of an electric car (thanks, Nissan, I finally got my Leaf and I love it!), I was intrigued. I’ve been following the emergence of the viable electric car for some time, looking forward to…
'Economy Watch' Podcast with Dees Stribling: Good News for the Holidays
A surprising round of good news ahead of the holidays.
HUD Grants to Benefit People with Disabilities in SF
HUD has awarded two 811 funding grants to help make possible the development of a pair of permanent supportive Mercy Arc Housing residences for non-elderly adults with developmental disabilities in San Francisco.
9 Things Renters in Their Late 30s to 40s Want in an Apartment
Renters in their late 30s to 40s likely have careers, families and responsibilities. So what are they looking for in an apartment? Here are nine suggestions.
Economy Watch: Pending Home Sales Spike
Pending U.S. home sales gained more in November than during any month since the frenetic run-up to the homebuyers tax credit in the spring of 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors on Thursday.
Colliers Oversees Multifamily Sales in Phoenix
In two separate transactions, Colliers International has overseen the sale of two multifamily properties in metro Phoenix with a combined value of $5.475 million.
Premier Boutique Condo Property on Park Avenue Secures TCO
The upscale Manhattan boutique condominium property known as 949 Park Avenue has just received a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales See Christmas Boost
After some worry that U.S. shoppers weren’t in such a jolly mood ahead of Christmas, at least in terms of how much they were willing to spend, it seems that on the whole retailers did well this holiday.