JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. — General contractor Center Park Group has delivered the first townhomes at Sanderling, a 56-unit build-to-rent asset located at 3021 Maybank Highway in Johns Island, 13 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina. Atlanta-based RangeWater Real Estate is providing property management services on behalf of the owners, Equus Development Partners and Circle Squared Alternative Investments. Townhomes at Sanderling span up to 1,443 square feet and come in two- and three-bedroom configurations. Units feature one-car garages and front porches. Shared amenities include a dog park, as well as three …
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SAN ANTONIO, FLA. — Coastal Ridge has begun construction on Stillwell Pasco Station, a 277-unit build-to-rent development in San Antonio, roughly 30 miles north of Tampa, Florida. The community will offer a mix of one-, two and three-bedroom residences measuring up to 1,300 square feet. The first units are slated for completion in early 2026. The single-bedroom residences will be designed as attached duplex-style homes, while the two- and three-bedroom houses will be detached. Select units will feature private one-car garages. Amenities will include a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse and fitness center, …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — RKW Residential has been selected to manage three properties in Charlotte. The properties include Abode at Reid’s Cove (95 units) and Abode at Greenway (90 units), two build-to-rent (BTR) communities owned by Edgewood Ventures. The third property, Axis Berewick, is a 266-unit traditional multifamily asset owned by Welltower. RKW also manages Welltower’s Charlotte properties Solis Midtown and Solis Millennium. The firm now manages or consults on approximately 5,000 BTR units nationwide, with a concentration in Sun Belt and Midwest markets.
PHOENIX AND DENVER — NexMetro Communities has recapitalized four build-to-rent (BTR) properties in Phoenix and Denver. Valued at about $300 million, the properties, comprising 849 units, are Avilla Gateway, Avilla Magnolia and Avilla Canyon, which are in Phoenix. The fourth property, Avilla Eastlake, is in Thornton, Colorado, 25 miles north of Denver. NexMetro has developed 60 projects nationwide since its founding in 2012. According to the company’s website, NexMetro’s current portfolio is made up of 43 properties. The financing structure includes $160 million in senior debt invested and managed by Blackstone. The …
The past few years have brought significant shifts in affordability in the United States. Whether it’s evident in rising grocery bills or adjustments to what qualifies as a necessity, these changes have rippled through the housing sector. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2024, the cost-of-living ratio to overall expenses surpassed 31 percent — the highest since 2014. Historically, a housing burden ratio below 30 percent indicates a stable market. However, the increasing costs of housing — including rent, mortgages, taxes, utilities and insurance — are straining …
APOLLO BEACH, FLA. — Scottsdale, Arizona-based Taylor Morrison has purchased a 25.7-acre development site located within the 2,734-acre Waterset master-planned community in Apollo Beach, roughly 18 miles south of Tampa, Florida. Matt Mitchell and Chris Burtner of Berkadia North and Central Florida arranged the deal on behalf of the seller, Brookfield Residential, which is based in Costa Mesa, California. Taylor Morrison plans to develop a build-to-rent (BTR) community on the site. The asset will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom single-family rental units, with each residence including a …
ATLANTA — When considering a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) development or acquisition, the main priority of the developer or investor is to focus on finding a place where people want to live, said Zach Persky, vice president of acquisitions for Quinn Residences. Access to jobs, retail corridors and good school districts are all important factors for potential residents. Persky was one of the speakers on the BTR panel at the 15th annual InterFace Multifamily Southeast conference, which took place Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. Kyle Palmer, …
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZ. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Hampton Meridian, a build-to-rent community in Apache Junction, 35 miles east of Phoenix. The asset traded hands for $56.5 million. Steve Gebing and Cliff David of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Neither party’s identity was disclosed. Built in 2023, Hampton Meridian consists of 195 residences across 16 acres. The average unit size is 1,009 square feet. Residents have access to amenities such as a pool, …
LAUREL, MD. — Rockville, Maryland-based Berman Enterprises has purchased The Current at Watershed, a build-to-rent asset located at 3101 Runnel Lane in Laurel, roughly midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Bethesda, Maryland-based Couloir Ventures sold the community to Berman Enterprises for $54 million. Ari Azarbarzin, Chris Doerr, Jack Brocato, Will Harvey, Shack Stanwick, Wallace Halpert and Anthony Pino of Northmarq represented the seller in the deal. Built in 2023, The Current at Watershed offers 97 three-bedroom townhomes. The average unit size is 1,407 square feet. Each residence features quartz countertops, stainless …
SANTA FE, N.M. — Affiliates of Paceline Equity Partners LLC, a Dallas-based private equity manager, have acquired 17 acres of land for the development of a build-to-rent community in Santa Fe. Once completed, the property will feature 183 single-family rental homes. The unnamed development will be Paceline’s first partnership with Verdot Capital, the project’s developer. A construction timeline was not disclosed.