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WildHorse Creek in Chesterfield, Missouri

— By Erick Hartzell, project director, Brinkmann Constructors — As the housing market generated uncertainty in a pandemic-driven economy, many individuals gravitated toward the stability and convenience of multifamily housing communities. Amid the rising demand, shifting consumer priorities urged developers and contractors to refocus on this subsector, allowing multifamily construction to boom.  Regardless of the steady influx of multifamily developments, demand remains prominent. As contractors work to meet the demand, there are several significant challenges to be aware of, including a lack of qualified labor, a rise in material prices, …

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HOUSTON — JLL Capital Markets has hired Jim Humphries as a director to the firm’s single-family rental (SFR) team. In this role, Humphries will focus on SFR and build-to-rent (BTR) investment sales nationally. He will work out of JLL’s Houston office alongside the current SFR team lead, Managing Director Matthew Putterman. Humphries previously served as a senior vice president with Colliers and worked with HFF as part of the Houston multi-housing investment sales team.

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DALLAS — Ashland Greene Capital, a multifamily real estate investment firm headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth, has appointed two new executives to its management team. Peter Hales has joined the board as chief financial officer. Hales will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations at Ashland Greene, including asset management, accounting, finance and acquisitions. Jesse Rosenstock has secured the position of vice president of finance and accounting. In this role, Rosenstock will lead Ashland Greene’s accounting department and contribute to the development of the firm’s finance department.

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CELINA, TEXAS — Mill Creek Residential has completed the construction of Amavi Celina, a 45-acre build-to-rent development in Celina, about 40 miles north of downtown Dallas. The property offers 271 cottage, townhome and single-family detached homes. Units come in one-, two-, three-and four-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a clubhouse with a fitness center, pool, dog park, playground, green space and 1.1 miles of on-site walking trails. Pre-leasing has begun for the community, with the first move-ins expected for late August.

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Stadia Med Main Apartments in Houston

HOUSTON — NewPoint Real Estate Capital provided a Targeted Affordable Housing loan to Aspen Oak Capital Partners (Aspen Oak) through Freddie Mac. The loan refinanced a NewPoint Bridge Loan that facilitated Aspen Oak’s acquisition of Stadia Med Main Apartments in April 2022. The fixed-rate refinance features a seven-year term and a 35-year amortization schedule. Stadia Med Main Apartments is a four-story, 338-unit property in Houston’s Medical Center/West University submarket. The community offers affordable and market rate units in one- and two-bedroom layouts. Income restrictions for the affordable units were not …

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Broadstone McKinney in McKinney, Texas

MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Asset Living has been awarded management of Broadstone McKinney, a 255-unit community in the Dallas suburb of McKinney. Broadstone McKinney offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Units feature full-size washers and dryers, walk-in closets and stainless-steel appliances. According to Apartments.com, the complex was built in 2021 and rises three stories. Amenities include package lockers, a pool, pet park, outdoor kitchen, business center, clubhouse, lounge, fitness center and a playground.

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Kristi Nootens, managing director and co-head at CP Capital US

Kristi Nootens, managing director and co-head at CP Capital US, a real estate manager specializing in multifamily investments, sat down with Multifamily Affordable Housing Business (MAHB) to discuss the role of women in the industry and how the market may develop as we progress into the second half of 2023. On Women in Real Estate MAHB: Tell us about yourself and your journey. Nootens: My journey to commercial real estate started in large part because both of my parents worked in the industry. My dad was a mechanical engineer who spent a lot …

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TAYLOR, TEXAS — Forman Capital has provided a $19.5 million construction loan and a preferred equity investment for Castlewood Townhomes, a 64-unit development in Taylor. Taylor is a city in Williamson County, Texas, about 35 miles northwest of Austin. Castlewood Townhomes will offer three- and four-bedroom townhome-style units ranging in size from 1,500 to 1,900 square feet. Units will feature detached two-car garages, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and various pieces of smart technology. A construction timeline for the project was not disclosed.

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KERRVILLE, TEXAS — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services (Matthews) has arranged the sale of Sidney Baker Apartments, a 60-unit complex in Kerrville. Kerrville is located about 65 miles northwest of San Antonio. Tyler Marshall represented the buyer in the transaction. Neither the buyer nor seller were disclosed. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a pool and a pet park.

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Autumn Ranch on Swenson Farms in Pflugerville, Texas

PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS — Newmark has brokered the sale of Autumn Ranch on Swenson Farms, a 336-unit community located in the Austin suburb of Pflugerville. Patton Jones and Andrew Dickson represented the seller, MIG Real Estate. Knightvest Capital acquired the asset. Autumn Ranch on Swenson Farms was built in 2008 on a 16.9-acre site. Units come in one- and two-bedroom layouts with an average size of 1,041 square feet. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, dog park and package lockers. Additionally, 133 units were recently renovated with new flooring, interior paint, light …

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