GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS — JPI has broken ground on Jefferson Kirbybrook, a rental townhome community in Grand Prairie. The 269-unit development will be made up of two- and three-bedroom homes with private yards and garages along with amenities like a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center and dog park. JPI expects to deliver the first units in early 2026. This will be JPI’s first all-townhome development.
CLEBURNE, TEXAS — NexMetro Communities has opened Avilla Railhead, a build-to-rent property 32 miles south of Fort Worth, Texas. This is NexMetro’s 16th community developed in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Avilla Railhead includes 211 detached, single-level homes that come as one-, two- or three-bedroom floor plans. Units feature private front porches and backyards, smart-home technology and garages with electric-vehicle chargers. Amenities include a pool and lounge area, outdoor pavilion and grills, a dog park and gaming areas. In addition to Dallas-Fort Worth, NexMetro has developed properties in such Sun …
DALLAS — Affordable housing developer, owner and manager Dominium has hired Kevin McKee as the company’s new vice president of asset management. McKee will be responsible for optimizing property operations while also working with Dominium’s project partners to maximize long-term financial value. Additionally, McKee will lead technology-driven improvements, the adoption of best practices and the development of annual asset-management business plans. Prior to joining Dominium, McKee served as chief operating officer for E&S Ring Management Corp. Earlier in his career, McKee held senior executive roles at Rose Community Management, Related …
HOUSTON — Marquette Cos. has completed and opened Tempo at White Oak, a 304-unit community in the mixed-use White Oak District in Houston’s Woodland Heights neighborhood. Marquette is also the property manager for Tempo and the developer of the mixed-use project, a four-block-by-six-block area with residential, retail, restaurant and entertainment spaces. Tempo connects to the White Oak Music Hall and the new Woodlands Social bar and restaurant. Marquette has two first-floor retail spaces available for lease at Tempo and is also developing commercial space across Keene Street to add bars, …
FRISCO, TEXAS — The CONAM Group has acquired The Maxwell, a 325-unit community in Frisco. The seller and sales price were not disclosed, but StreetLights Residential in partnership with Tricon Capital Group developed the asset in 2018. The Maxwell was acquired through the buyer’s CONAM Strategic Investments Fund IV. CONAM is based in San Diego and acquires, develops, invests in and property-manages multifamily. The Maxwell is located within a master-planned community called the Canals at Grand Park. Units are offered as studios up to three-bedrooms with monthly rental fees ranging from …
SAN ANTONIO — Newmark has arranged the sale of The Flats at Big Tex, a 336-unit asset located along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio. San Antonio-based Kairoi Residential acquired the property. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Vice Chairman Patton Jones, Executive Managing Director Matt Michelson and Managing Director Andrew Dickson represented the seller in the transaction. Located at 423 Blue Star St., The Flats at Big Tex has a resort-style pool and a rooftop lounge with views of downtown. Other amenities …
HOUSTON — Houston-based McGrath Real Estate Partners has completed and opened Artistry Design District, a 400-unit property in Houston’s design district, an area known for high-end furnishing shops and interior design offices. The Artistry is 57 percent leased. Amenities include a clubhouse with a fitness center, resident lounges, a gourmet kitchen, flexible coworking spaces, Wi-Fi lounge and private office space. The community also features a resort-style pool, green spaces and an event venue for live music and entertainment.
RICHMOND, TEXAS — Vista Residential Partners has broken ground on Williams Ranch Vista, a 375-unit project adjacent to Williams Ranch, which is the site of several residential developments in Richmond. The 18.2-acre parcel is located along the I-69 corridor in Fort Bend County and is approximately 21 miles from downtown Houston. A construction timeline was not disclosed. Williams Ranch Vista will offer a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. Interior finishes will include granite countertops in the kitchen and bath areas, stainless steel appliances, subway-tile backsplashes, wood-like flooring, tiled showers …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — BMC Capital has arranged $67.6 million in financing for a 300-unit project located in the greater Austin area. The name and address of the garden-style property, which was built in 2024, were not disclosed. The financing consists of a $53.5 million senior bridge loan and a $14.1 million preferred equity investment. Noah Laredo led the BMC Capital team on the placement of the financing, the debt component of which was structured with a three-year term and a 97 percent loan-to-cost ratio. The names of the direct lender, …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — EMBREY has received financing for the construction of a 344-unit project in Austin. Texas-based Frost Bank provided the financing. The community will feature studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The first units are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027, with full completion slated for the second quarter of 2028. Residents will have access to a rooftop pool deck and clubhouse, fitness center, resident lounge with coworking facilities, game room, “grab and go” market, courtyard with a fireplace, outdoor kitchens, gaming lawns and a water feature. …
