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KTGY Designs LA Container-Based Homeless Housing
Aedis Real Estate Group’s Hope on Alvarado is the first in a series of area developments using shipping containers as a primary building material. The community will provide support services for people transitioning from homelessness.
Transwestern’s Houston Group Completes Sale of Pindo Pointe
Winslow Asset Management purchased the 164-unit community, which is located in Beaumonth, Texas.
Despite Irma’s Wrath, $67M FL Apartment Deal Closes
Amberton Properties has sold Amberton Luxury Townhomes in Naples. One of the largest multifamily deals in Southwest Florida in the past year, the 28.7-acre property includes a 306-unit community.
Investcorp Procures $350M Portfolio
Consistent with the company’s strategy of investing in the South and Southwest, the six properties are located in Phoenix, Orlando and Jacksonville, Fla., and offer a combined 2,800 units.
Melo Group Tops Off Miami Community
Square Station includes 710 units and 15,000 square feet of commercial space for ground-floor retail and restaurant tenants.
Back to (Maintenance) Basics in a Shiny-Penny Tech World
How much tech is too much tech? And does this detract from the fundamentals of responsive maintenance and good old-fashioned customer service?
Set Your Apartments Apart by Allowing Pets
While owners might see too much risk in allowing pets, these fears are usually based on myth, not fact. And the rewards commonly outweigh the costs.
The Savvy Owner’s Road Map for Success
An expert from Marcus & Millichap discusses the importance of taking a strategic look at your current real estate holdings as we approach the end of this cycle amidst the uncertainties of tax reform, rising interest rates and inflationary pressures.
Elite Street Capital Lands Atlanta Apartments
The company acquired Waterford Point from PointOne Holdings and Biscayne Atlantic. Built in 1989, the 344-unit community is located in Lithia Springs.
Texas Apartments Change Hands
RailField Realty Partners has acquired Cedars of San Marcos, a 168-unit property in San Marcos. The company plans to spend approximately $2 million on renovations.