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/.

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.

Terwilliger Pappas Breaks Ground on NC Community

The 194-unit property near Duke University will feature upscale amenities such as a yoga studio and a heated pool.

Austin Investor Acquires 10th Property in DFW

NAPA Ventures plans to renovate both the exterior and interior of The Falls Apartments, its newly acquired 208-unit property in metro Dallas.

Top 10 Markets for Rent Growth

Here are the 10 markets that, despite the nationwide trend of deceleration, have had the greatest year-over-year rent growth as of May 2017.

Radnor Secures $65M for Philly Development

During the first of The Hamilton’s two phases, 279 units will be constructed in the previously underutilized corridor between Spring Garden and Vine Street in the popular Logan Square neighborhood.

How Independent Apartment Owners Can Increase Income

Independent owners can maximize income and value using similar tools to their institutional counterparts’. Here are some suggestions from the National Apartment Association’s recent Education Conference.