Student Housing

Mission: Success—Marc Lifshin

Ever since he can remember, Marc Lifshin has loved to build. As co-founder & managing partner of Core Spaces, he is living his dream every day, developing high-end student housing properties in prime collegiate markets.

Preiss Continues Its Student Housing Acquisitions

The company acquired two properties with a total of 780 units and plans to renovate common areas, as well as unit interiors and exteriors.

Middle Earth Gets Precious $98M Expansion

Named for “The Lord of the Rings,” the student housing project at UC Irvine will comprise construction of two brand-new towers and the renovation of a dining hall.

The June Digital Issue of MHN is Now Available!

This month offers a special focus on student housing, including a review of the latest security tools, an evaluation of debt and equity sources, and some new lease management techniques for the Mobile Age.

29SC Acquires Second San Marcos Student Housing

The acquisition of the 488-bed property brings the company’s San Marcos multifamily portfolio to approximately 1,000 beds. The company plans to invest $1 million in capital improvements.

Berkadia: Student Housing Pre-leasing Rates Still Robust

According to the company’s recent report, pre-leasing rates across the country were higher than any year since before 2012 as of the end of April.

Top 5 Student Housing Communities in Greater Boston

One of the world’s best-known academic hubs, Boston continues to benefit from top-ranked universities. However, the city’s affordability issues are pushing students out of core submarkets to the outskirts of the MSA.

Capstone Adds 7 More to Texas Portfolio

The firm has been awarded management responsibilities for seven communities in the Texas area, rising its portfolio to roughly 38,000 units.

Dougherty Mortgage Closes $6M Student Housing Loan

Dougherty Mortgage closed a 12-year term loan for the acquisition of Millennium on Post, a student housing located minutes away from the Texas State campus.

On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for the Week of 5/22

This week’s listings range from a townhouse in trendy North Hollywood, Calif., to a student housing asset located near the University of Alabama, the largest university in the state.