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.

Better Multifamily Living Through AI

By Suzann D. Silverman | November 1, 2023

We’re not flying our cars between apartment communities, but generative AI is rocketing the industry ahead. And business will be better for it.

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Multifamily Buildings Are Going Electric

By Jessica Fiur | September 27, 2023

In the future, new multifamily buildings might not be allowed to rely on gas-powered appliances. Why this is a good thing (and why your residents will thank you).

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Build-to-Rent’s Evolving Popularity

By Suzann D. Silverman | August 30, 2023

As institutions active in the single-family rental space shift their attention to new development, they’re refining their approach to attract a wider range of residents.

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The Benefits of Self-Service in Multifamily

By Jessica Fiur | August 2, 2023

Multifamily is leaning into automation, making the rental process easier for both renters and on-site teams.

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Increased Innovation Benefits Today’s Affordable Housing

By Suzann D. Silverman | June 27, 2023

The need for innovation to finance affordable housing should not impact the recent trend toward improved design and amenities, which benefit residents while increasing value for owners.

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Exploring Student Housing’s Development Potential

By Jessica Fiur | June 1, 2023

The sector—like multifamily overall—was hit hard during the pandemic. But now things are looking up!

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The Search for Multifamily in Commercial Space

By Suzann D. Silverman | May 3, 2023

There’s a growing buzz around conversion of offices to apartments, reducing vacant office space while addressing America’s housing shortage. But how viable is it?

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Getting Affordable Housing in the Suburbs

By Jessica Fiur | March 30, 2023

How developers combat NIMBYism to build necessary housing.

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The Baby Boomer Revolutionization of Senior Living

By Suzann D. Silverman | March 2, 2023

Accustomed to an active and independent lifestyle, the 70 million-strong, outspoken Baby Boomer generation is not willing to bend as they consider aging into senior housing. Community operators are listening.

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How Climate Change Is Affecting Multifamily Risk Management

By Jessica Fiur | February 1, 2023

As more areas are experiencing natural disasters, insurers and developers are taking note.

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