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.

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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The Longer-Term Benefits of Better Housing

By Suzann D. Silverman | February 28, 2024

Higher-end features may seem tough to pencil into affordable housing budgets. But that may be short-sighted.

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Trouble on the Horizon for Multifamily Investors?

By Jessica Fiur | January 31, 2024

Higher property taxes and insurance costs are making investors take note. But is it as bleak as it seems?

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Multifamily Industry Resolutions for a New Year

By Suzann D. Silverman | January 4, 2024

The commencement of a new year is a natural time to evaluate where things stand and consider improvements for the future. I’ve put together a list of New Year’s resolutions for the apartment industry.

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Focus on Value-Add Renovations for Big Gains

By Jessica Fiur | November 29, 2023

While it might be tempting for developers to focus on new builds, you can get a lot of bang for your buck by improving the properties you already own.

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