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/.

Inside the Student Housing Amenities Evolution

By Jessica Fiur | September 1, 2026

A look at what developers did, and what they do.

Student Housing Amenities Get a New Focus

By Jessica Fiur | June 1, 2022

Gen Z students are serious about their studies. Here’s how student housing developers are changing up their amenities to reflect this.

Multifamily Real Estate’s Mandate for Climate Change

By Suzann D. Silverman | April 27, 2022

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.

The Benefits of Leasing Agents at Multifamily Communities

By Jessica Fiur | March 30, 2022

When it comes to leasing an apartment, technology is great. But don’t discount building a rapport!

Senior’s Moment

By Suzann D. Silverman | March 2, 2022

Demand for senior housing is back up, attracting investors, developers—and robot dogs!

Name Brand

By Jessica Fiur | January 26, 2022

The manufactured housing industry is attracting interest.

Outlook: 2022

By Suzann D. Silverman | January 3, 2022

The multifamily sector is poised for further growth. But that doesn’t mean you should just sit back and wait for it to happen.

Bright Ideas

By Jessica Fiur | November 30, 2021

New design features for multifamily are taking over.

How Sustainable Multifamily Is Finally Paying Off

By Jessica Fiur | September 30, 2021

Developers are seeing a good ROI on green features in apartments. It’s about time.

Too Legit to Quit

By Jessica Fiur | September 1, 2021

The pandemic has led to what some are calling “The Great Resignation.” Here are some suggestions for property managers to promote employee retention.

Creating Appeal

By Suzann D. Silverman | August 12, 2021

Apartment performance is strong, but so is competition. Here are some key ways to stand out and stay ahead.