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/.

Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief

Meet Your Robot Coworker

By Jessica Fiur | June 30, 2026

The robots are here—and they’re ready to work. Here’s how automation is helping multifamily teams work smarter.

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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Zoning Changes and Walkability

By Jessica Fiur | July 1, 2025

How new requirements take location into consideration—and may help with affordable housing.

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Finding Gems in the Multifamily Investment Market

By Suzann D. Silverman | May 29, 2025

While the buying pace is slowing as the multifamily market tries to determine where cap rates are headed, investors are prepared to move forward for the right deal.

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Using AI to Multifamily’s Advantage

By Jessica Fiur | May 1, 2025

Are you using artificial intelligence as much as you could be?

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Designing Communities for Disaster

By Jessica Fiur | April 2, 2025

A look at multifamily properties that were developed to be resilient.

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Apartment Residents’ New Outside View

By Suzann D. Silverman | February 27, 2025

Successful leasing means staying ahead of the next wave of resident preferences. The newest changes are taking place outdoors.

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Banks Embrace Multifamily (Again)

By Jessica Fiur | February 3, 2025

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

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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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