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Metro Austin Construction, Vacancy, Rent Growth Trends

Austin has distinguished itself as one of the youngest markets in the nation, with a large portion of its population falling within the working-age bracket. Notably, individuals ages 25 to 34 comprise the largest segment of residents, making rental housing pivotal to support this demographic.  Population growth was exacerbated during the COVID pandemic and in the years immediately following. Within a short timeframe, Austin experienced a substantial influx of residents, driven partly by the relocation of numerous well-known companies, such as Oracle, Google and Tesla.  These organizations moved out of …

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TEXARKANA, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a portfolio consisting of six assets in Texarkana, a city located on the Texas-Arkansas border. The 231-unit portfolio includes: Isabella Acres; Hidden Brook; Pecan Haven; Park Villa; Jasmine; and Gardens at Wake Village. The portfolio consists of build-to-rent communities and traditional multifamily complexes. Matt Aslan of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer assumed the seller’s loan, which carries a 3.48 percent fixed interest rate with four years of term remaining. Both parties requested anonymity.

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Prose Eastgate in Fate, Texas

FATE, TEXAS — American Landmark has purchased Prose Eastgate, a 366-unit community in the northeast Dallas suburb of Fate. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Prose Eastgate was built in 2023. The community offers one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling and dining stations, resident lounge, entertainment kitchen, fitness center, business center, package lockers and dog park. American Landmark has since rebranded the property as Jameson Apartments.

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LUBBOCK, TEXAS — KW Commercial has brokered the sale of Western Oaks and Omni, two properties totaling 171 units in the western Texas city of Lubbock. Western Oaks was built in 1972 and offers two-bedroom units, according to Apartments.com. Omni was constructed in 1979 and offers one- and two-bedroom apartments. Greg Brownd of KW Commercial represented the seller in the transaction, while Grant Roehm of KW Commercial represented the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.

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BOERNE, TEXAS — KW Commercial has negotiated the sale of Legacy at Cibolo, a 238-unit community located in the northwestern San Antonio suburb of Boerne. Greg Brownd of KW Commercial brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed. Legacy at Cibolo was built in 2020. The property offers one- two- and three-bedroom units. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, outdoor grilling and dining stations and access to walking trails.

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Marlowe Grapevine in Grapevine, Texas

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Marlowe Grapevine, a 324-unit community in the Dallas suburb of Grapevine. Drew Kile, Joey Tumminello, Michael Ware, Taylor Hill and Shelby Clark of IPA represented the sellers, Greystar and Carlyle, and procured the buyer, Equity Residential. Marlowe Grapevine was built in 2023 on 15 acres. The garden-style community rises three stories. Amenities include an outdoor fitness center, pool, private garages and a jogging trail. The average unit size is 940 square feet. …

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BURLESON, TEXAS — Greystone has provided a $74.6 million Fannie Mae agency loan for the refinancing of Shannon Creek Apartments, a 672-unit asset in Burleson, approximately 16 miles south of Fort Worth. Avi Kozlowski of Greystone originated the nonrecourse, fixed-rate loan, which carries a five-year term, a 30-year amortization schedule and full-term interest-only payments. The borrower was not disclosed. Shannon Creek Apartments was completed in 2023. The property comprises 24 buildings. Units come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, game/media room, …

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The Residences at OAK in Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mintwood Real Estate has begun pre-leasing for The Residences at OAK, a 320-unit community in Oklahoma City. The Residences at OAK features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, children’s playroom, pool and elevated courtyards. The first move-ins are slated for late August. Greystar will manage the property.  The community is situated within OAK, a 20-acre mixed-use district currently under development by Veritas Development. In addition to The Residences at OAK, Phase I of OAK will comprise 135,000 square feet of retail …

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Toscana Apartment Homes in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally-based investment firm Comunidad Partners has acquired Toscana Apartment Homes, a 358-unit affordable housing community in Austin. Toscana Apartment Homes was built in 2001. The property is reserved for households earning between 60 and 120 percent of the area median income. Units come in one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, playground and a pet park. Comunidad Partners plans to implement a capital improvement program that elevates common areas and living spaces, including installing a pickleball court and adding private yards. The seller and …

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Jonathan Treble, Founder and CEO of WithMe Inc.

— By Jonathan Treble, Founder and CEO of WithMe Inc. In today’s multifamily landscape, amenities play a pivotal role that goes beyond attracting and retaining prospective residents. The right amenity package can enhance residents’ daily experience, nurture a thriving sense of community and ultimately increase the asset’s overall value. By thoughtfully outfitting an asset with the right amenities, property owners and operators can cater to today’s renters’ live-work-play and remote-work lifestyles. Modern Renters Desire “Third Spaces” Post-pandemic, the traditional boundaries between home, office and social spaces have blurred. Remote and …

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