Editor's Note

Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman

Suzann D. Silverman is editorial director of CPE. She has covered the commercial and multifamily real estate industry since 1995, becoming editor-in-chief of Commercial Property Executive (formerly Commercial Property News) in 1998 and editorial director of both CPE and Multi-Housing News in 2016. She is also serving a second term as a board member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors. You can reach her at suzann.silverman@cpe-mhn.com.

Editor-in-Chief Jessica Fiur

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/.

Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman

New Solutions for Affordable Housing 

By Suzann D. Silverman | May 28, 2026

Finding success in the low-income housing arena requires both a short- and long-term view. You have to find a way to finance it, but you also should consider the needs of the resident.

Getting Your Brand to Stand Out in the AI Crowd

By Jessica Fiur | May 1, 2026

In the age of AI-driven search, a clear, compelling brand might be your strongest amenity.

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What’s Better Than a Crystal Ball?

By Suzann D. Silverman | April 1, 2026

When it comes to apartment community operations, the answer may just be AI!

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Unraveling the Workforce Housing Conundrum

By Suzann D. Silverman | March 4, 2026

Missing Middle housing has become something of a Gordian knot. What’s required to untie it at last?

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Is This Multifamily’s Year for Change?

By Suzann D. Silverman | January 29, 2026

Will this year be a repeat of last year, like in the movie “Groundhog Day”? Or will cyclicality take a positive turn?

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Star Search: Multifamily Talent on the Rise

By Jessica Fiur | January 7, 2026

MHN honors the most promising young leaders in the industry.

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Reflections for 2026: What Would You Add?

By Suzann D. Silverman | December 3, 2025

As the year rushes to an end, it’s worth considering what the multifamily sector has to be thankful for—and what’s still ahead.

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The Rookie Rulebook: Advice for New Leasing Agents

By Jessica Fiur | October 29, 2025

What do you wish you could tell yourself when you were just starting out in your multifamily career?

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Winning Student Residents With Design

By Suzann D. Silverman | September 30, 2025

Amenities may wow, but design features can create connections.

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How to Build Long-Term Brand Loyalty

By Jessica Fiur | August 27, 2025

Today’s student housing renters are tomorrow’s market-rate renters. Make sure to hook ‘em while they’re young!

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The Right Balance in Multifamily Operations

By Suzann D. Silverman | July 30, 2025

What’s the best combination of on-site vs. centralized staff, humans vs. bots to achieve optimal community performance? There isn’t one right answer, but there are specific concerns to take into consideration.

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