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/.
DLA Piper 2011 State of the Market Survey: Multifamily Rules
According to DLA Piper’s 2011 State of the Market survey, multifamily is the most attractive investment opportunity for real estate.
Duravit Shouts “WaterSense” from the Rooftop
Duravit recently partnered with the Spitzer School of Architecture and the Grove School of Engineering at the City College of New York to take on the U.S. Department of Energy’s annual Energy Solar Decathlon.
Economy Watch: September Jobs Report: Better Than Nothing
Recent employment trends haven’t been particularly positive. Since April, payroll employment has increased by an average of 72,000 jobs per month, compared with an average increase of 161,000 during the seven months before this April.
Luxury Student Housing GrandMarc Under Construction
Are luxury buildings a new trend for student housing? Phoenix Property Company is banking on it, with its new student housing community, GrandMarc, in Austin, Texas.
KAREA Acquires Three Student Housing Properties Near State Schools
Student housing is widely still considered “recession-resistant” as demand for such housing rises with enrollment, which (if anything) has been bolstered by the ravages of the economy.
Affordable Housing Renovation Values Public/Private Partnership
For Jamboree Housing, creating affordable housing required a bond between the developer and the hosting agency entity.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: September’s Job Numbers
Dees Stribling discusses the state of the economy for the week ending 10/7.
American Utility Management Appoints Jeff Smedley to Head West Coast Sales
American Utility Management, a multifamily energy services provider, announced the appointment of Jeff Smedley as vice president, sales.
Miami-Based Real Estate Firm Pioneers Facebook Property Search
Cervera Real Estate has launched the first Facebook application enabling users to search listings and quickly seek feedback from loved ones worldwide.
Fort Carson Excels in Military Housing
Fort Carson was recently awarded the 2011 Multifamily Executive Merit Award for Military Project of the Year, an award that highlights innovation in architecture.