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/.

Ancillary Advantages in the Satellite Sphere

By Suzann D. Silverman | September 2, 2026

Sometimes finding the best opportunities requires an in-depth understanding of business sector needs.

The Gym Is Dead. Long Live Flexible Space.

By Jessica Fiur | July 29, 2026

Forget one-size-fits-all amenity spaces—flexible wellness and shared spaces are reshaping the modern office.

Wizards, Predictions and Commercial Real Estate

By Suzann D. Silverman | June 30, 2026

While we can’t actually see into the future, we’ve become more adept at making predictions that pan out.

Your Untraditional Path Is Your Competitive Edge

By Jessica Fiur | May 28, 2026

CRE’s most successful brokers don’t always come from traditional backgrounds—and their outside experience may be exactly what gives them an edge.

Coworking Heads to the Suburbs

By Suzann D. Silverman | May 1, 2026

Enterprise space offers a new option for corporate clients both big and small.

The New Mixed-Use Playbook

By Jessica Fiur | April 1, 2026

The best mixed-use developments don’t just combine uses—they integrate them. Here’s how.

Strategies for Success in Commercial Real Estate

By Suzann D. Silverman | March 4, 2026

Whether you’re just starting out or looking for the next prodigy to boost your company’s performance, here’s some inspiration—and advice.

Creativity in the Age of AI

By Jessica Fiur | January 29, 2026

Why architects don’t have to worry about being replaced by technology.

Is 2026 the Year for a Steadier Ride?

By Suzann D. Silverman | January 7, 2026

The past few years have been a roller coaster for CRE. Is relief in sight?

The CRE Trends With Staying Power in 2026

By Jessica Fiur | December 3, 2025

Fads come and go—but which CRE ideas have real staying power heading into the new year?

How Lifestylization Is Making Office Work

By Suzann D. Silverman | October 29, 2025

As mixed-use incorporates more of the community, it’s raising the value of office space—and attracting more investors.