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/.
Renters on Rents
Do your renters think they’re getting a good deal? This month Kingsley Associates and Multi-Housing News surveyed residents to find out whether they see value in their rental agreements.
10 Markets with the Greatest Rent Loss
Rent growth has been decelerating nationally after a wave of new development. Here are markets with the greatest loss in rents over the year.
Bijou, Intercontinental Launch NJ Mixed-Use Development
The joint venture’s 424-unit Hoboken community includes a state-of-the-art public gymnasium, two-acre resiliency park and other luxury amenities.
Boston Investor Buys CA Portfolio
Rockpoint Group, in a joint venture with Strategic Housing Partners, has acquired 500 units in Torrance, Calif., with plans to upgrade the apartments.
A Common Mistake Sellers Make
An expert from Marcus and Millichap discusses three problems multifamily sellers face when deciding to sale their properties.
Phase 2 of Brooklyn Affordable Project on Track
A joint venture of The Hudson Cos. and BEC New Communities has closed on the financing and acquisition of BEC Continuum Resyndication, which includes 550 units across 43 properties.
2 CA Communities Trade for $33M
The Commons Apartment Homes, a 100-unit community on Standiford Ave., and Summerview Apartment Homes, a 136-unit community on Prescott Road, both in Modesto, Calif., have traded for a total of $32.56 million.
Culture as the Ultimate Business Fuel
Jared Miller explains how to make an organization run smoothly and efficiently, drawing on his experience at companies such as Lane, RedPeak, Bainbridge and his current position at Homestead Development Partners.
Steele Acquires AL Affordable Apartments for $23M
The company plans to renovate the 200-unit Summit Ridge Apartments in Birmingham, giving the community new roofs, exterior doors, siding repairs and attic insulation for increased energy efficiency.
Brooklyn Condo Tower Kicks Off Sales
Developed by Mack Real Estate Group and Palin Enterprises, the 40-story luxury tower will be the tallest building in the borough’s Greenpoint neighborhood and will feature 95 units.