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 [email protected].

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 [email protected], on Twitter @jfiur or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafiur/.

Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief

Banks Embrace Multifamily (Again)

By Jessica Fiur | February 3, 2025

There has already been an uptick in multifamily direct lending. Will this continue?

A Better Balance for Multifamily in 2025?

By Suzann D. Silverman | January 6, 2025

Multifamily investment activity may finally increase this year. But mitigating factors will keep the floodgates from suddenly opening wide.

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Building for Climate Change

By Jessica Fiur | December 4, 2024

Developers are looking to incorporate weather-resistant materials into their buildings to combat tornadoes and more.

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A Healthy, Balanced Leasing Team

By Suzann D. Silverman | October 30, 2024

Are your humans and bots working optimally together?

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Mixing It Up: The New Mixed-Use Businesses

By Jessica Fiur | October 1, 2024

The innovative ideas architects and developers are including in their communities.

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Improving ROI Through Proactive Cost Management

By Suzann D. Silverman | August 28, 2024

With rents rising more slowly and the cost of materials and construction still high, watching operating costs can have a real impact on the bottom line.

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The Importance of Disaster Preparedness at Multifamily Communities

By Jessica Fiur | July 31, 2024

Climate change has caused extreme weather, which could affect apartment buildings. Are you prepared?

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New Partnerships to Bridge the Affordable Shortage

By Suzann D. Silverman | July 2, 2024

The need for affordable rental housing can’t easily be met with new construction right now. But a growing number of developers are partnering with community-centered organizations that have excess property and an interest in helping fill the gap.

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The Importance of Images on Apartment Websites

By Jessica Fiur | May 29, 2024

A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to attracting prospective residents.

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AI Joins the Marketing Team

By Suzann D. Silverman | May 1, 2024

To position your brand most effectively online, you’ll need to find the right balance between AI-written content and human involvement.

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Potential Boon for Affordable Housing

By Jessica Fiur | April 3, 2024

Fannie’s and Freddie’s new higher loan caps point to good things for affordable housing

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