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/.

MHN’s Top 5 May 2017 Articles

Miss out on any MHN stories in May? Here are five of our most popular articles for the month, including the top 10 apartment owners in San Francisco and the role of virtual assistants in leasing and property management.

3 Assets Trade in Newark

Gebroe-Hammer Associates facilitated two deals for the New Jersey properties. The three-story communities total 95 units in the Upper and Lower Roseville neighborhoods of the city.

Allied Orion Tapped to Manage Houston’s Bayou on Bend

The Arel Capital-owned 242-unit luxury property is located in the Memorial neighborhood, overlooking the downtown district. The community includes more than 60 floor-plan variations, as well as some two-story units.

SF Development Bags $66M in Construction Financing

Rescore Property Corp. and Presidio Development Partners have received funding from Square Mile Capital for The Rise Market Street, a nine-story, 160-unit project in the Upper Market/Hayes Valley neighborhood.

Urban Investment Beyond the Core

Kenan Bigby of Trinity Financial sheds light on trends in affordable housing, transit-oriented development and investment opportunities in secondary and tertiary markets.

Habitat Co. Lands $16M Chicago Affordable Housing

The company plans on making substantial renovations to East Park SRO, a 153-unit property in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. Plans include upgraded lighting, mechanical systems, masonry, landscaping and a new roof.

Mesa Snaps Up 2 Suburban Atlanta Communities

The company acquired The Retreat at Eagles Landing, as well as Carrington Ridge, which are both located in Stockbridge, Ga.

New South Completes GA Senior Communities

The Glen at Lake Oconee in Greensboro is a 118-unit community in a luxury resort, and Thrive at Frederica in St. Simons is a 92-bed facility offering 54,000 square feet of new construction.

Universe Holdings Starts LA Buying Spree

The company has added to its California portfolio with the $12.6 million acquisition of the 45-unit Villa Edgemont in Los Feliz.

Continental Realty Snags $61M Raleigh Community

The NRP Group sold The Edison Lofts, a seven-story, 223-unit property close to the city’s central business district.