Leasing & Marketing

Rylan at Gateway

FORNEY, TEXAS — A partnership between two California-based firms, developer Legacy Partners and investment manager Resmark Cos., has begun leasing Rylan at Gateway, a 336-unit community in Forney, about 22 miles east of Dallas.  Rylan at Gateway consists of five three-story buildings on a 14-acre site. Apartments come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 540 to 1,360 square feet. Amenities include a pool, outdoor kitchen and gaming courtyard, fitness center, coworking lounge, coffee bar and two dog parks. Monthly rates start at under $1,000 …

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Jonathan Treble

By Jonathan Treble, founder and CEO, WithMe Inc. Amenities shape the daily lives of a property’s residents. They are not simply marketing tools or leasing incentives, but a crucial component of what makes an apartment community feel like a home. However, not all amenities hold their value. For example, a luxury golf simulator can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $150,000 to install. A rock climbing wall runs between $30 and $40 per square foot, meaning a 1,000-square-foot wall could total $30,000 to $40,000. Rooftop lounges and theater rooms can push costs even higher with maintenance …

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Rylan at Gateway

FORNEY, TEXAS — A joint venture between Legacy Partners and The Resmark Cos. has begun leasing for Rylan at Gateway, a 336-unit community in Forney, about 22 miles east of Dallas. Rylan at Gateway is located at 1205 Gateway Blvd. within Gateway, a 2,000-acre master-planned development. The community consists of five three-story buildings. Apartments come in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts and range from 540 to 1,374 square feet. Units feature smart home technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring and full-size washers and dryers. Select …

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Annette Valle

By Annette Valle, founder and CEO, Social Kapture In today’s competitive multifamily housing market, property owners and managers who rely solely on intuition to guide their social media and digital marketing decisions are leaving significant leasing opportunities on the table. While industry experience is valuable, the most successful multifamily professionals are turning to data analytics to inform their strategies and maximize return on investment. As the founder of a social media agency specializing in the multifamily industry, I’ve seen how shifting from gut-based decisions to data-driven strategies can transform marketing …

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Solana at Duarte Station

DUARTE, CALIF. — MBK Rental Living has opened Solana at Duarte Station, a five-story asset located at 1740 Fasana Road in Duarte, 20 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The community offers 292 units in studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans. Apartments range from 534 square feet to 2,802 square feet. Select units feature private patios or balconies and walk-in closets. Tenants have access to shared amenities such as a clubhouse, fitness center and yoga studio, coworking spaces, a pool, game lounge, cabana club and dog lounge, spa and park. …

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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — Marquette Cos., an Illinois-based developer, has begun leasing The Sylvan, a 300-unit property located about 30 miles north of Houston in The Woodlands. Marquette Cos. broke ground on the project in October 2023. The Sylvan consists of 112 apartments and 188 single-family rental units and townhomes. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, fitness center and walking paths. Single-family homes come in three- and four-bedroom floor plans, range from 1,495 to 1,805 square feet and include private yards and garages. Townhome-style units come in two- and three-bedroom layouts …

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MORRISVILLE, N.C. — A joint venture between Crescent Communities and GID has opened Novel Morrisville, a 336-unit community located at 218 Southport Drive in Morrisville, roughly 15 miles west of Raleigh, North Carolina. The property offers a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, as well as 10 carriage-style townhomes. Units range from 532 square feet to 2,128 square feet. Amenities include a saltwater pool with cabanas, two-story fitness center, community library, clubroom, full-scale indoor rock-climbing wall, walking and biking trails and an on-site Land of a Thousand …

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LAS VEGAS — 29th Street Living, the property management division of Chicago-based 29th Street Capital, has taken over management services for The Willows at Town Center, a 188-unit community in Las Vegas. Located at 9145 Echelon Point Drive, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. According to Apartments.com, monthly rates start at $1,479 for a one-bedroom unit. Community amenities include a pool, business center, dog park, fitness center with yoga studio, package lockers and controlled access.

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Residences at Mazza in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tishman Speyer, along with property management firm Bozzuto, has launched pre-leasing at Residences at Mazza, a 321-unit mixed-use project located at 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW within the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The site is situated within a block from the Friendship Heights Metro station. Residences at Mazza will offer 321 apartments, townhomes and penthouses. Amenities will include a coworking lounge, rooftop lounge, fitness center, central courtyard with a lap pool and media room. The property will also include a 70,000-square-foot retail concourse. The design team …

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Resident Retention at Risk webinar panelists

The Feb. 25 webinar “Resident Retention at Risk — How to Prevent Quiet Leaving,” sponsored by Opiniion, brought together industry experts to discuss the most pressing challenges in multifamily and student housing and their strategies to improve resident satisfaction and retention. This one-hour discussion explored key factors influencing move-outs, including communication gaps, maintenance concerns and lease renewal hesitations. Speakers shared insights on effective property management strategies, community-building initiatives and engagement tactics that drive resident loyalty. The session highlighted best practices for feedback collection, strategic development and the role of online …

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