Jessica Fiur

New York, United States

Editor-in-Chief at Commercial Property Executive

Editor-in-Chief for @MHNonline and @cpexecutive, award-winning blogger, marathon runner and pop-culture enthusiast. My mom says I'm cool.

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MHN Executive Council: How Should You Prep Your Community for Summer?

1 week ago | multihousingnews.com | Jessica Fiur

Tips for preparing for everything from barbecues to storms. It was just Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer. As the weather is getting warmer, how are you preparing your community for the summer months? The MHN Council shares tips including everything from preparing for barbecues to preparing for storms. Edwin LugoAt FirstService Residential, protecting your community during summer storms is our priority, and starts months before the season begins.
Posting Smarter, Not Harder

1 week ago | commercialsearch.com | Jessica Fiur

By Jessica Fiur May 29, 2025 Digital EditionEditor's Note Back in the day, I used to spend an inordinate about of time crafting the perfect Facebook status (and to age myself even further, my AIM away message). How could I let everyone know about the fun trip I went on without it sounding like bragging (I was totally bragging)? How could I get attention… Jessica Fiur, Editor-in-Chief Back in the day, I used to spend an inordinate about of time crafting the perfect Facebook status (and to age...
CPE Executive Council: How Will Tariffs Affect Capital Expenditure?

1 week ago | commercialsearch.com | Jessica Fiur

By Jessica Fiur May 28, 2025 CPE Executive Council A look at how they may influence planning and tips for how to navigate potential challenges. Tariffs have been on everyone’s minds recently. And while the amounts keep changing, it is important for those in CRE to start planning. How are executives preparing? The CPE Executive Council weighs in. Jordan Kavana Strengthen Partnerships Tariffs add pressure on material and appliance costs, which impacts renovation and maintenance budgets. We’re...
MHN Executive Council: When Your Team Goes Above and Beyond

3 weeks ago | multihousingnews.com | Jessica Fiur

There are a lot of hard workers in the multifamily industry. But sometimes people go even further out of their way to help their coworkers or their residents. This month, MHN is thrilled to acknowledge those people who go above and beyond their job descriptions. Susan McPeakThe REMM Group have quarterly awards called Going Beyond Creating Value, where team members nominate their peers for outstanding service. The stories we hear are always inspiring.
9 Pet-Friendly Event Ideas for your Doggone Apartment Communities

1 month ago | multihousingnews.com | Jessica Fiur

Editor-in-Chief Jessica FiurDespite never having pets growing up, during Covid my husband and I decided to get a family dog. We painstakingly researched different breeds and decided a lab would be the friendliest around our two young daughters. And we got Jax. Then, three years later, we decided having 100 lbs of boundless energy (and piles of dog hair) wasn’t enough. With a lot less research, we adopted Cinnamon, a dog of indeterminate breed and origin. Our house it now pretty loud. And messy.
CPE Executive Council: What are the Biggest Regulatory Hurdles in Developing New Properties

1 month ago | commercialsearch.com | Jessica Fiur

By Jessica Fiur April 30, 2025 CPE Executive Council An outline of some of the challenges—as well as potential solutions. There are many challenges related to developing a new property, especially when it comes to navigating regulatory hurdles. This month the CPE Executive Council share some of the challenges they’re facing. Doug Ressler An In-Depth Look Developing new properties often involves navigating a complex landscape of regulatory hurdles. Local zoning laws can restrict the type and...
MHN Executive Council: Awesome Swag Your Residents Will Actually Want

1 month ago | multihousingnews.com | Jessica Fiur

Move-in gifts can help your new residents feel welcomed into the community. They can also be junk that will end up in the garbage when you turn your back. The MHN Executive Council shares their favorite swag ideas that your renters will be sure to appreciate. Cyrus ClaffeyThe best move-in gift isn’t just about what’s inside the box—it’s about the feeling it creates. You’re welcoming someone home, not handing them hotel swag. My favorite approach?
MHN Executive Council: Tips to Tackle Employee Burn Out

1 month ago | multihousingnews.com | Jessica Fiur |Susan McPeak |Cyrus Claffey |Mary Cook

Your best employees work hard and will often take on more work or difficult tasks. But that can sometimes take a toll on people, especially in resident-facing positions. In order to hold on to your top performers, you should make sure they’re not experiencing burn out. The MHN Executive Council shares their top strategies. Meet and GreetAvoiding burnout requires a synergy built on trust, success and camaraderie.
Century-Old Mill Turns Into Affordable Housing - Multi-Housing News

1 month ago | multihousingnews.com | Simona Tudose |Claudiu Tiganescu |Richard Berger |Therese Fitzgerald |Mikayla Sciortino |Jessica Fiur | +3 more

WinnCos. has completed The Lofts at Osage Mill, an affordable community in Bessemer City, N.C., the result of an adaptive reuse process.
Designing Communities for Disaster

2 months ago | multihousingnews.com | Jessica Fiur

A look at multifamily properties that were developed to be resilient. From the EditorThey say April showers bring May flowers. Are your communities designed to withstand the showers, though? Natural disasters such as flooding are often devastating. And climate change is affecting the severity and frequency of these events. They’re also costly, especially to repair buildings in the aftermath.