ST. CLOUD, FLA. — Arizona-based Alliance Residential Co. has completed and opened Cielo View, a 311-unit community at 190 Everton Drive in St. Cloud, about 28 miles south of Orlando. Cielo View offers one- and two-bedroom units that feature Samsung stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, white shaker cabinetry with chrome hardware, in-unit washers and dryers and walk-in closets with dedicated linen and storage closets. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a resident lounge with an entertainment kitchen, a mailroom with secure package lockers and a room for overflow packages, a …
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MIAMI BEACH — Mast Capital and Rockpoint have opened AVARA, a 178-unit community at 3900 Alton Road in Miami Beach. Monthly asking rents at the eight-story development begin at $3,200 for a junior one-bedroom unit. Floor plans also are offered as two- and three-bedroom configurations as well as penthouses. Arquitectonica was the architect, interior design was provided by CID Design Group, and Within Hults + Partners was the landscape architect. Amenities include a second-floor pool deck overlooking Biscayne Bay that also features an outdoor kitchen with grilling stations. Inside, residents …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Austin-based developer LV Collective, formerly known as Lincoln Ventures, has completed and opened Paseo, a 48-story tower at 80 Rainey St. in downtown Austin. Paseo offers 498 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, as well as four penthouses and a pool, deck and bar on the 12th floor with views of Lady Bird Lake. ROOST Rainey, a 59-room hotel, is located on floors 14 through 17. Residents also have access to Daydreamer, a ground-level café and bar, Amaya, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, a fitness center …
The holiday season is a time filled with laughter, celebration and meaningful connections. Families gather, and communities come alive. But amid the joy, the holidays also serve as a powerful reminder of an issue affecting millions of Americans: loneliness. While this season highlights togetherness, it can also intensify the isolation felt by those who lack supportive communities or stable housing, a reality that has become impossible to ignore. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is now a public health crisis, affecting half of all U.S. adults. Its effects go …
Justice Department, RealPage Settle Lawsuit Over Use of Revenue Management Software in Apartment Rental Pricing
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — The U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division has reached a settlement with RealPage Inc. as part of its ongoing enforcement against algorithmic coordination, information sharing and other anticompetitive practices in rental housing markets across the country, according to details disclosed in a North Carolina federal court on Monday. The proposed consent judgment, which still requires court approval before it can be implemented, would help restore free market competition in rental markets for millions of American renters, the Justice Department stated in a press release. “Competing companies must make …
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. — Milhaus, an Indianapolis-based developer, owner and property manager, has acquired the property management division of Altamonte Springs-based developer ContraVest, marking Milhaus’ entry into the third-party property management business and expanding its presence in Florida. Under the agreement, Milhaus will assume residential management at eight multifamily properties. Skyhawk Capital Advisors acted as financial advisor to ContraVest in the transaction. In Florida, Milhaus has developed and manages Canopy at Babcock Ranch, as well as projects in Tampa, such as The Hite and Notch Apartments, Lector 85 and Artistry …
In today’s rental housing market, owners and operators share the same dilemma of how to boost property value and operational efficiency. The goal is to simplify business functions without passing on additional costs to residents. Rents have plateaued in many markets and neighborhoods, and new regulations keep piling on the pressure. That is where technology steps in and has become the backbone of smart operations and one of the most effective ways to drive return on investment (ROI). Some of the more impactful tools are access control systems and energy …
LOUISVILLE, KY. — New York City-based Affordable housing developer and operator Fairstead has acquired a general partner interest in City View Park, an affordable housing community in Louisville. Via the partnership, Fairstead will assume the role of owner and property manager. The community includes 72 one-bedroom, 221 two-bedroom, 179 three-bedroom and 31 four-bedroom residences. Of the 503 total units, 468 are supported by Section 8 contracts, and all homes are governed by Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) affordability restrictions, reserved for residents earning no more than 60 percent of the …
BETHESDA, MD. — CAPREIT has been selected by Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) to manage 21 properties, comprised of 3,019 units, in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. AHC is a developer of affordable and mixed-income communities. Bethesda-based CAPREIT owns and operates approximately 14,000 units of its own and is actively growing its third-party management business, according to a statement from the company.
WinnResidential Tapped to Manage 28-Property Affordable Housing Portfolio
INDIANAPOLIS — WinnResidential has been retained by KCG Cos. to operate 28 of the Indianapolis-based developer’s properties. Winn assumed leadership of operations and property management of 4,147 units in July and is expected to be selected to manage future communities over the coming year. KCG-owned workforce and affordable housing communities are located in Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. The company’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 34 communities. WinnResidential is the property management division of Boston-based WinnCompanies.