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/.
Preparing Multi-Housing Units for Future Hurricanes
First an earthquake, and then a hurricane (or tropical storm, depending on where you were)…The East Coast has had its fair share of natural disasters this August.
Avoid a Multifamily Meltdown
Now more than ever, natural disasters have become the harsh reality for multifamily owners and operators throughout the country.
Tower Companies Undertakes BOMA’s Green Challenge
Rockville, Md.–The Tower Cos., a developer of commercial properties, will incorporate the Building Owners and Managers Association International’s 7-Point Challenge as part of business practice, which include benchmarks such as decreasing energy consumption and employing Energy Star metrics.
Affordable Apartments Preserved in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District
Thanks to Denver’s unique Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Fund, 16 affordable housing units have been preserved in the heart of the Mile High City’s Santa Fe Arts District, a six-block long enclave on Denver’s near west side.
Arbor Closes Eight Fannie Mae Deals in California
Eight loans totaling over $36 million have been funded by the Arbor Commercial Funding, LLC.
Economy Watch: Bernanke Whispers Sweet Nothings in Investors’ Ears
Bernanke managed to calm Wall Street for a while on Friday while not managing to be too specific. He certainly wasn’t specific about anything along the lines of QE3, though also in typical Bernanke style, he didn’t quite rule it out, either.
Gal Nauer Architects’ Bavli Towers Design: Benchmark of Modern Living
Tel Aviv, Israel–Tel Aviv’s Bavli neighborhood will be home to a large-scale, residential project. The Bavli Towers, comprising of six 44-story towers, are designed by Gal Nauer Architects (GNA), an international architecture firm with offices in New York and Tel Aviv.
New Jersey Affordable Seniors Project Gets Green Light
Lawrenceville, N.J.–The Planning Board of the Township of Florence, N.J., has approved plans for a 66-unit affordable seniors housing development in the township. The property will replace the dilapidated Marcella Duffy School building.
PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling: Jackson Hole Symposium
Is another recession a ‘coin toss’? Dees Stribling offers a look at economic news from the week ending 8/26, including: news about the Jackson Hole Symposium, the non-partisan congressional budget office, Fannie Mae and mortgage delinquencies.
Chicago’s One East Delaware Earns LEED EB Silver
One East Delaware becomes first Chicago apartment property to earn multifamily LEED EB Silver certification.