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Will Dallas Rents Make a Comeback This Year?

by Channing Hamilton

There is a lot for a multifamily investor to like about Dallas. The metro area has benefitted from a steady influx of new companies and new jobs for the past decade, and there is no sign that this growth is letting up.  In the past five years alone, Frontier Communications (2023), Caterpillar (2022), AECOM (2021) and CBRE (2020) have all moved their corporate headquarters to Dallas, and the area has become a major U.S. financial hub, second only to New York City and Chicago. JP Morgan Chase now has more …

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CenterSquare Acquires 352-Unit Community Near Dallas

by Channing Hamilton

FRISCO, TEXAS — CenterSquare has acquired Sorrel Phillips Creek Ranch, a 352-unit asset in Frisco, 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, in an off-market transaction. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The acquisition was made on behalf of CenterSquare’s Value-Added Fund VI. The new ownership plans to renovate the units with new countertops and cabinets, add laminate vinyl plank to the upper floors and install a technology package in addition to updating the fitness center and tenant lounge area.

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UC Funds Provides $11 Million Acquisition Loan for Northeast Texas Portfolio

by Channing Hamilton

AMARILLO, LUBBOCK AND PLAINVIEW, TEXAS — UC Funds, a Boston-based debt fund, has provided an $11 million acquisition loan for a portfolio of four properties totaling 275 units in northwest Texas. Known as the Medlock Portfolio, the communities are located in Amarillo, Lubbock and Plainview. The undisclosed sponsor will use a portion of the proceeds to fund stabilization and lease-up costs. The loan carries an 18-month term. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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AvalonBay to Acquire Metro Dallas Portfolio for $431.5 Million

by Channing Hamilton

DALLAS — AvalonBay Communities, a multifamily REIT headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of six communities totaling 1,844 units in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. BSR REIT sold the properties for $431.5 million. The properties — Auberry at Twin Creeks, Satori Frisco, Vale Frisco, Aura Benbrook, Lakeway Castle Hills and Wimberly — were built between 1995 and 2021 and range from 216 to 349 units. The deal is expected to close in late March. AvalonBay acquired the portfolio in conjunction with two properties near Austin, Texas, which sold …

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The Flats at 183 in Irving, Texas
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AptVest Sells 228-Unit Community in Metro Dallas

by Channing Hamilton

IRVING, TEXAS — AptVest has sold The Flats at 183, a 228-unit community in Irving, 13 miles west of downtown Dallas, for an undisclosed price. Nick Fluellen and Bard Hoover of Marcus & Millichap’s Dallas office marketed the property on behalf of the seller. The identity of the buyer was not disclosed. Located at 3328 Willow Creek Drive, The Flats at 183 spans 127,680 square feet across 19 buildings. The property was originally built in 1968 and has undergone roughly $4.1 million in renovations since 2021, including interior unit upgrades, …

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AvalonBay Acquires Two Communities Near Austin for $193 Million

by Channing Hamilton

BEE CAVE AND GEORGETOWN, TEXAS — AvalonBay Communities, a multifamily REIT based in Arlington, Virginia, has agreed to acquire Cielo and Retreat at Wolf Ranch, two properties located near Austin, for a combined purchase price of $193 million. The seller is BSR REIT, and the deal is expected to close in late March. Cielo is a 554-unit community in Bee Cave, roughly 17 miles west of Austin. The property was constructed in 2015. Retreat at Wolf Ranch is located 30 miles north of Austin and was built in 2017. The …

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Stage Set for Late-Year Uplift in 1031 Deals

by Channing Hamilton

Late last summer, optimism ran steady across the multifamily investment sales market. Prior to the Federal Reserve’s initial rate cut in September 2024, interest rates had remained stable throughout the year. The outlook was positive. But that more ebullient market proved temporary.  The Fed’s interest rate cut had a positive effect on the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR), which fell from 5.3 percent on Sept. 18, 2024, to 4.3 percent in early February 2025. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose during the same period. On Sept. 18, 2024, the 10-year …

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NOVA Apartments in San Antonio
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Metlife Investment Management Sells Community in San Antonio

by Channing Hamilton

SAN ANTONIO — Metlife Investment Management has sold NOVA Apartments, a 412-unit property located at 14200 Vance Jackson Road in San Antonio. NOVA Apartments was built on 31 acres in 2009. The asset spans 352,912 square feet of rentable space. Residents have access to amenities such as multiple pools, dog parks, an electric vehicle charger, jogging trail and fitness center. Robert Arzola, Ryan McBride and Robert Wooten of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller in the deal. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.

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Webinar: Resident Retention at Risk — How to Prevent Quiet Leaving

by Sarah Daniels

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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Home Invest Acquires 100-Unit Community in Del City, Oklahoma

by Channing Hamilton

DEL CITY, OKLA. — Home Invest, a private investment firm and fund manager headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, has bought Morgan Terrace in Del City, six miles east of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. An undisclosed, California-based investor sold the asset for $3.7 million. According to Apartments.com, Morgan Terrace was completed in 1964 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a courtyard and onsite laundry facilities.

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