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Avilla Gateway in Phoenix
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NexMetro Refinances Four Denver and Phoenix Properties for $300 Million

by Channing Hamilton

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 …

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Christopher Cordes, PPR Capital Management
Build-to-RentDevelopmentIndustry Voices

Navigating Housing Affordability: Three Trends to Watch

by Lynn Peisner

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 …

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Taylor Morrison Acquires Build-to-Rent Development Site in Apollo Beach, Florida

by Channing Hamilton

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 …

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Stickiness of Renter Sets Build-to-Rent Sector Apart from Traditional Multifamily, Says InterFace Panel

by Channing Hamilton

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, …

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Hampton Meridian in Apache Junction, Arizona
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Institutional Property Advisors Arranges $56 Million Sale of Build-to-Rent Asset Near Phoenix

by Channing Hamilton

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, …

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The Current at Watershed in Laurel, Maryland
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Berman Enterprises Purchases Build-to-Rent Community in Laurel, Maryland, for $54 Million

by Channing Hamilton

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 …

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Paceline Acquires 17-Acres for Build-to-Rent Development in Santa Fe, New Mexico

by Channing Hamilton

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.

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Build-to-RentDevelopmentFloridaLeasing & MarketingNewsSoutheast

BB Living Opens 164-Unit Build-to-Rent Community Near Tampa, Florida

by Channing Hamilton

TAMPA, FLA. — BB Living has opened Epperson Ranch, a 164-unit build-to-rent community located at 31921 Conchshell Sail St. in Wesley Chapel, roughly 25 miles north of Tampa. The complex offers three- and four-bedroom townhomes that range from 1,639 to 1,944 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, pool and spa, dog park and walking trails. Epperson Ranch is the second community in Florida that BB Living has completed, with three more properties underway that are slated to open in 2025. 

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Rock Springs Duplexes in Round Rock, Texas
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RangeWater, Harbert Acquire 150-Unit Single-Family Rental Community Near Austin, Texas

by Channing Hamilton

ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — A partnership between Atlanta-based RangeWater Real Estate and Birmingham-based Harbert Management Corp. has acquired Rock Springs Duplexes, a single-family rental community located at 1338 Christopher Ave. in Round Rock, approximately 20 miles north of Austin. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.  Rock Springs Duplexes was built in two phases in 1985 and 1996. The unit mix includes 150 three-bedroom homes, which range from 968 to 1,280 square feet.  Each residence features an attached garage, driveway parking space and a fenced backyard. Units also include …

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Cavan Cos. Receives $87.5 Million in Construction Financing for Build-to-Rent Projects in Omaha, Nebraska

by Channing Hamilton

OMAHA, NEB. — Cavan Cos. has secured two construction loans totaling $87.5 million for the development of The Bungalows on Honeysuckle and The Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake, two build-to-rent (BTR) projects in Omaha. ORIX Corp. USA’s Real Estate Capital Group provided the financing. Timelines for completion were not disclosed. Combined, the two projects will feature 466 single-story homes in one-, two- or three-bedroom layouts. Each residence will include open floor plans, 10-foot ceilings, laundry rooms, walk-in closets and fenced back yards with artificial turf. Select homes will also have garages. Both communities will …

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