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/.

New Student Housing Opens in Boca Raton

Boca Raton, Fla.–The Innovation Village Apartments, a new student housing development at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus, opened recently for the beginning of the 2011-12 academic year.

RentSentinel Announces Partnership with HotPads and Rent Jungle

HotPads and Rent Jungle have partnered with RentSentinel.

Federal Capital Partners Appoints Bryan Kane for North Carolina Office

Federal Capital Partners has announced the appointment of Bryan Kane to focus on acquiring multifamily, office and retail assets throughout the Carolinas, with a focus on the Triangle.

Centerline Capital Group Hires Regional Director for Texas Small Loan Group

Centerline Capital Group announced it hired Charlie Cole as regional director for the Small Loan Group based in Dallas.

BMC Capital Provides Two Loans For Over $1 Million for Dallas Apartments

BMC Capital, a lender for small-balance multifamily loans in Texas, announced that it originated two loans totaling $1,050,000 to refinance three multifamily properties in Dallas.

MHN Interview: Actovia’s Ingber Talks New Real Estate Technology System

New York–Jonathan Ingber discusses newly-launched Actovia Explorer, a cloud-based commercial real estate search and lead discovery system.

Ground Broken for Nashville Apartments Near Vanderbilt

Nashville, Tenn.–Southern Land Co. has broken ground on a multifamily and retail project in the Elliston Place neighborhood of Nashville, near Vanderbilt University.

University Residence Hall and Dining Facility Opens in St. Louis

Tight time frame and in-ground obstructions among challenges in completing this new $15 million residence hall.

University Residence Hall and Dining Facility Opens in St. Louis

St. Louis–A very tight time frame and the presence of in-ground obstructions were among the challenges surmounted in completing a new $15 million freshman residence hall and dining facility at Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis.

WASH Multifamily Laundry Named 2011 CAA Industry Partner of the Year

WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems was recently honored as the Industry Partner of the Year at the 2011 GEMM Awards of the Greater East Bay ceremony.