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/.

Hanging On: A Look at the Southeast’s Recovery

Job growth in the major markets in the Southeast region continues to rebound, though unemployment remains relatively high in some markets.

Marcus & Millichap Promotes Andrew Daitch to First Vice President Investments

Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, a real estate investment services firm, has promoted Andrew S. Daitch to first vice president investments.

Marcus & Millichap Promotes Ryan Engle to Associate Vice President Investments

The board of directors of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, a real estate investment services firm, has promoted Ryan Engle to associate vice president investments.

FHLBank Pittsburgh Awards $2.9 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants

The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh has approved $2.99 million in grants under its Affordable Housing Program.

Resort Town’s First Affordable Apartments

Resort town has watershed moment with first affordable housing community.

California Resort Town Gets First Affordable Apartments for Families

Big Bear Lake, Calif., is well known to Californians as a resort paradise, tempting folks with ski slopes in the winter and water sports in warm weather. Affordable housing is much needed for the workforce population serving the vacationers.

Economy Watch: Consumers a Little More Optimistic

The Reuters/University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index saw an uptick in late October, ending the month at 60.9. That compares to 57.5 in mid-October and September and August levels that were even lower.

Halloween Tips for Multifamily Property Managers

Tips for property managers who want to set up Halloween celebrations in their buildings.

New Seniors Housing Opens on West Side of Chicago

Habilitative Systems Inc. has opened the Enola A. Dew Apartments for Senior Living on the West Side of Chicago. The $10 million, 60-unit complex was funded by HUD and the city of Chicago Department of Housing.

‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Tentative Euro-Zone Deal Struck

Dees Stribling discusses the state of the economy for the week ending 10/28.