RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIF. — Tricon Residential, a subsidiary of global investment firm Blackstone Real Estate, has completed and opened Tricon Sunridge, a built-to-rent (BTR) community in Rancho Cordova, 14 miles east of Sacramento, California. Blackstone Real Estate invested approximately $60 million to develop the community. Project partners included Sares Regis and Signature Homes. The 114-unit homes are offered as three- or four-bedroom floor plans and feature solar panels, fenced-in backyards and electric-vehicle charging outlets within two-car garages.
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Investors, Take Note of Opportunities in BTR’s Potential to Meet ‘Missing Middle’ Demand
By Chris Cordes Build-to-rent (BTR) developments continue to set new records each year, with 90,000 units under construction in 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors. Maintaining momentum with 2023 levels, this growth rate represents a 50 percent increase in BTR housing starts since 2021 and relates directly to housing affordability challenges and the rising costs of homeownership. BTR offers renters, particularly aging Americans approaching retirement, housing options with homeownership-like benefits without the maintenance responsibilities and accompanying increasingly prohibitive costs. These benefits include more living space, privacy, yard access …
GOODYEAR, ARIZ. — Scottsdale, Arizona-based builder and developer Porter Kyle has completed development of The Cleveland, a build-to-rent (BTR) asset in Goodyear, which is in Phoenix’s West Valley. The 100-unit, townhome style property is Porter Kyle’s eighth BTR townhome community. Porter Kyle also is developing The Wayne, another BTR property, in Chandler, Arizona. The developer broke ground on that project in March. The Cleveland offers a resort-style pool, a fitness center, electric-vehicle charging stations in residents’ own garages, a playground, a walking and biking path, outdoor kitchen and barbecue area, …
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. —Berkadia has arranged the sale of Poplin Trace in Indian Trail, a city about 15 miles southeast of Charlotte. The sales price was not disclosed, but the Charlotte Business Journal reported the asset traded for $31 million. The seller was Arizona-based Belleview. The buyer was not disclosed. As of the date of sale, which was April 22, the property was 93 percent occupied. Poplin Trace offers 99 units, all as three-bedroom townhomes with attached two-car garages. The townhome, build-to-rent community was developed in 2021. Managing Director Caleb …
The single-family rental (SFR) market, including purpose-built build-to-rent (BTR) communities, is the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. housing market, outpacing both single-family for-sale and multifamily growth in recent years. Although the concept emerged from the Great Recession, when large investors began buying up vacant homes to rent, it has evolved significantly over the past five years, attracting more sophisticated investors and expanding into new markets. Historically, Sun Belt markets, particularly Phoenix, were early adopters of BTR. Recently, however, areas like the Carolinas, Northern Virginia and even Boston have seen a …
GRETNA, NEB. — Stark Enterprises, in partnership with Stark Living and Arbor Construction, has secured construction financing for Teal Ridge Village, a 244-unit build-to-rent (BTR) project in Gretna, about 22 miles southwest of Omaha, Nebraska. Teal Ridge Village will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom single-level residences on a 43.7-acre site. Each home will offer granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, covered front porches, private patios, walk-in closets and attached two-car garages. Units will also include internet connectivity, cable access and in-unit washer and dryer systems. Residents will have access to amenities …
CONROE, TEXAS — Landmark Properties has delivered a 190-unit build-to-rent project in Conroe, roughly 40 miles north of Houston. The 23.5-acre development represents Phase I of The Everstead at Conroe. Landmark co-developed the asset with Open House Group Co. The project offers 56 two-bedroom and 134 three-bedroom ranch homes and townhomes. Each residence features with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a pool, dog park, playground, pickleball and bocce ball courts, as well as 567 parking spaces and a 2,817-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness …
MESA, ARIZ. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Bella Encanta, a 212-unit build-to-rent (BTR) asset in Mesa. Locally based Bela Flor Communities sold the asset to a global institutional investor for $95.7 million. Griffen Tymins, Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch, Sean Cunningham and Austin Groen of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Built in 2023, Bella Encanta features duplex-style units with wood-style plank flooring, nine- and 10-foot ceilings, full-size washers and dryers, granite countertops, undermount sinks, stainless steel appliances and gas cooktops, as well as a two-car attached garage with …
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — ONM Living has sold Cottages at Summer Creek, a 196-unit build-to-rent community in south Fort Worth. ONM Living sold the property in partnership with All Pro Capital. The buyer was Stockbridge Capital Group. Berkadia brokered the deal. Cottages at Summer Creek was built on 18 acres in 2023. The community offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that range from 344 to roughly 1,200 square feet in size. Units feature fenced yards, porches, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in showers, washers and dryers and smart technology …
PORT WENTWORTH, GA. — A joint venture consisting of PCCP and Advenir Azora has purchased 28 acres in Port Wentworth for the development of a 250-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community. The site is located at 1100 Meinhard Road, approximately 10 miles from the Port of Savannah, a major seaport located in Savannah, Georgia. The community will offer one- and two-bedroom duplexes, two-bedroom cottages and two- and three-bedroom townhomes. The average unit size will be 1,081 square feet. Amenities will include a 3,000-square-foot clubhouse and leasing center with a conference room, coffee …