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/.
Rent Concessions and Morning Cookies
In competitive markets, the favored concession isn’t going away. But layering on more doesn’t have to hurt your bottom line.
Environmental efforts have historically taken a backseat during recessions. But real estate’s significant contributions to the carbon footprint necessitate a change in thinking regardless of the economic climate.
When it comes to leasing an apartment, technology is great. But don’t discount building a rapport!
Demand for senior housing is back up, attracting investors, developers—and robot dogs!
The manufactured housing industry is attracting interest.
The multifamily sector is poised for further growth. But that doesn’t mean you should just sit back and wait for it to happen.
New design features for multifamily are taking over.
Developers are seeing a good ROI on green features in apartments. It’s about time.
The pandemic has led to what some are calling “The Great Resignation.” Here are some suggestions for property managers to promote employee retention.
Apartment performance is strong, but so is competition. Here are some key ways to stand out and stay ahead.
Brainstorming as a team provides added value through a range of perspectives and insights—and the tactic can benefit management of your communities, as well.
