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Subtext, FrontRange Capital Open 697-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of South Carolina

John Nelson — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:12:30 +0000

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Subtext, along with development partner FrontRange Capital, has opened VERVE Columbia, a 697-bed student housing community located at 450 Blossom St. in Columbia, which is roughly two blocks from the University of South Carolina (USC) campus. The 223-unit, four-story property spans more than 400,000 square feet and is situated directly across from USC’s baseball arena, Founders Park. Amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, outdoor fitness stations, a sauna, meditation rooms, basketball and pickleball courts, resort-inspired pool courtyard with hot tub and sun shelf, poolside Jumbotron, cabanas and hammock swings, fire pits, grilling stations, club room with TV and game lounges, a multi-sport simulator, group and private study spaces, study pods and booths, content creation studio, a coffee bar in the lobby with cold brew on tap, pet spa, dog park, EV charging stations and bike and scooter storage with charging and repair stations. The project team includes architect Dynamik Design, interior designer Mary Cook Associates, general contractor W.M. Jordan Co. and civil engineer Davis & Floyd. CIBC arranged construction financing via a syndication of lenders. VERVE Columbia is Subtext’s first student housing community to deliver in the Columbia market, with another project under construction at 931 Senate…

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Joint Venture Acquires 1,035-Bed Student Housing Property Near San Jose State University for $204.7M

Amy Works — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:40:50 +0000

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — A joint venture between Coastal Ridge Real Estate and Brookfield has purchased The Grand San Jose, a purpose-built 19-story student housing asset near San Jose State University, from AMCAL, Swenson and Tikehau Capital for $204.7 million. Peter Katz of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, along with Tony Solomon as Marcus & Millichap’s California broker of record, represented both parties in the deal. Completed in 2020, The Grand offers 206 fully furnished one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans, totaling 1,035 beds, most with private bedrooms and private bathrooms, along with fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances and in-unit washers/dryers. Community amenities include a resort-style pool and spa with cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center with spin and yoga studios, study lounges on every floor, a penthouse sky deck, an outdoor movie screen, sports courts and grilling stations. At the time of sale, the property was fully occupied for the second consecutive leasing season with renewal activity supported by Fresno, Calif.-based property manager BEKK Inc., according to IPA.

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Leon Capital Provides Equity for 516-Bed Student Housing Project in Binghamton, New York

Taylor Williams — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:31:50 +0000

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A subsidiary of Dallas-based Leon Capital Group has provided an equity investment for The Marshall Binghamton, a 516-unit student housing project in upstate New York. The amount was not disclosed, but Leon Capital provided the funds in conjunction with another equity investment in a multifamily property in Nashua, New Hampshire. Combined, the two equity investments total roughly $19 million. The project, which is under construction and slated for a May 2027 delivery, is adjacent to the State University of New York Binghamton campus. The sponsor is Aptitude Development.

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Northwood Ravin Launches Leasing at Publix-Anchored Student Housing Development in Athens, Georgia

John Nelson — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:46:13 +0000

ATHENS, GA. — Northwood Ravin has launched leasing at Magnolia, a 179-unit “student-focused apartment community” underway at the intersection of Broad Street and Milledge Avenue in downtown Athens, which sits adjacent to University of Georgia’s (UGA) North Campus. In addition to studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, the development will feature a Publix grocery store that represents the first national grocer to operate in downtown Athens, according to the Charlotte-based developer. Magnolia will also include indoor and outdoor amenities for residents, including coworking space with a coffee bar; a wellness lounge; pool and courtyard with cabanas, a double jacuzzi, jumbotron, putt-putt course and multiple grilling stations; game room; and a modern fitness center with two private training and wellness studios. Northwood Ravin expects to open Magnolia ahead of UGA’s 2027-28 school year.

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Affinius Capital Provides $94.8M Construction Loan for Student Housing Project Near Oregon State University

Amy Works — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:22:19 +0000

CORVALLIS, ORE. — Affinius Capital has provided a $94.8 million construction loan for Zev Corvallis, a 13-story student housing property that will serve students at Oregon State University. The borrower is Fields Holdings. Scheduled for a fall 2028 completion, Zev Corvallis will feature 667 beds across 262 studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom unit. Residences will be furnished with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, in-unit washers/dryers and smart-home technology. Communal amenities will include a pool, rooftop deck, indoor basketball court, sauna, theater, fitness center, yoga room, study and resident lounges, as well 4,500 square feet of retail space.

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Subtext Completes Student Housing Developments in Florida, Tennessee

John Nelson — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:41:08 +0000

ORLANDO, FLA. AND KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Subtext has completed two student housing developments in Florida and Tennessee. Projects include VERVE Orlando, a 626-bed community located at 3133 N. Alafaya Trail near the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando; and EVER Knoxville, a 498-bed property located at 1919 Lake Ave. near the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville. VERVE Orlando spans 446,078 square feet and offers 200 units in studio through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, dedicated yoga room and wellness suite with sauna and meditation rooms; a courtyard pool; outdoor green space with fire pits and grilling stations; a karaoke lounge; golf simulator; speakeasy with arcade games; study lounge with private and group study pods, an outdoor study breezeway and a podcast and content creation room; lobby coffee bar; and a pet spa. VERVE Orlando was developed in partnership with FrontRange Capital Partners and Nuveen Real Estate. Financing was provided by Simmons Bank. Additional members of the development team included Dwell Design Studio, ESG Architecture & Design, Kimley-Horn and Associates and Live Oak Contracting. The 14-story EVER Knoxville development spans 329,294 square feet and offers 136 units in one- through-five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a…

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LaSalle Acquires 482-Bed Student Housing Community Near San Jose State University

Amy Works — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:37:20 +0000

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — LaSalle Investment Management has acquired 27 North Apartments, a 482-bed student housing community located near the San Jose State University campus. The seven-story property offers 119 units in a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. The community was fully occupied at the time of sale. The Dinerstein Cos. has been tapped to operate the property, which was built in 2016. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released.

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Adam America, JW Capital Secure $180M Refinancing for Student Housing Community Near Florida International University

John Nelson — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:49:55 +0000

SWEETWATER, FLA. — Adam America Real Estate and JW Capital Management have secured $180 million for the refinancing of Terrazul, a 22-story student housing community located adjacent to Florida International University (FIU). Completed in 2024, the 1,201-bed property is located at 700 S.W. 107th Ave. in Sweetwater, a city in Miami-Dade County. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Sean Reimer and Michael Ianno of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing through Corebridge Institutional Investment LLC. The borrowers will use the financing to pay off Terrazul’s existing construction loan and collect proceeds. The property features 932 studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom units that were 98 percent occupied at the time of financing, as well as 647 parking spaces, a suite of amenities and 15,442 square feet of retail space on the ground level.

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Subtext Completes 769-Bed Student Housing Development Near Arizona State University

Amy Works — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:14:09 +0000

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Subtext has completed VERVE Tempe, a 769-bed student housing development located at 1047 S. Terrace Road near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. Subtext completed the 15-story community in partnership with FrontRange Capital Partners and TPG Real Estate Partners. Kennedy Wilson provided financing. The development team included ESG Architecture & Design and Brinkmann Constructors. VERVE Tempe spans 479,388 square feet and offers 240 units in studio through four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a rooftop pool and clubroom with a game lounge, photo booth and entertaining kitchen; hot tub and cold plunge; outdoor fire pits, a game lawn and grilling stations; two-story fitness center with smart workout equipment, indoor and outdoor fitness spaces, a dedicated yoga room and wellness suite with a meditation room and sauna; golf simulator; study lounge with private and group study spaces; a pet spa and dog run; lobby coffee bar; and 1,800 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

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University of South Florida, Partners Break Ground on $500M Mixed-Use Project in Tampa

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0000

TAMPA, FLA. — The University of South Florida (USF) and its development partners have broken ground on the $500 million first phase of Uptown Landing, a new mixed-use project situated within walking distance of the planned USF on-campus football stadium. The first phase of the project comprises 30 acres and will include 717 beds of student housing; 152 apartments reserved for graduate students and USF employees; four to six restaurant venues; 68,000 square feet of retail space; a hotel and conference center and academic research facilities. Delivered through a master development agreement with ACE Fletcher LLC, this development marks the largest public-private partnership (PPP) in the history of the State University System of Florida. ACE Fletcher is a partnership between Capstone Development Partners, Aureate Development and Ellison Development. The project team also includes Provident Resources Group, CBI Construction, Baker Barrios Architects and Kimley-Horn. Funding for the project includes $270 million in tax-exempt bond financing for the student housing, hospitality, restaurant and retail uses, as well as a roughly $225 million investment for the Translational Research Institute. Capstone Management Partners will provide maintenance and operations services at the student housing building in a shared services agreement with USF. The first phase is…

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Harrison Street, Michaels Partner with University of San Diego on $230M Student Housing Development

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

SAN DIEGO — Harrison Street Asset Management and The Michaels Organization have announced a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with the University of San Diego (USD) for the development of Presidio Terrace Apartments, a $230 million student housing project. Plans call for 700 beds across 321 units. The investment marks the university’s first-ever PPP agreement. “Presidio Terrace is a strong example of how PPPs can help universities address critical infrastructure needs, creating a win-win situation for academic institutions, investors and college communities,” says Jim Hennessy, head of PPP business development at Harrison Street. “Today, we are seeing more PPP activity than ever before, as more universities recognize that these structures allow them to focus on their core academic mission while conserving capital and transferring operational responsibilities to a private partner.” Located on campus between USD’s academic center and a nearby retail corridor, Presidio Terrace will be purpose-built for upperclassmen, graduate and professional students. Slated for completion in August 2029, the development will provide convenient access to USD’s business, nursing, engineering and law schools. The project is structured through a 99-year ground lease with USD and will benefit from a full real estate tax exemption as a university-affiliated facility. Michaels will lead…

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Starwood Capital, Trinitas to Develop Three Student Housing Communities Totaling 2,046 Beds

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:47:48 +0000

CARMEL, IND. AND MIAMI BEACH, FLA.— Starwood Capital Group and Trinitas Ventures have formed a joint venture to develop three student housing communities totaling 2,046 beds. Projects include Atmosphere Pittsburgh, a 672-bed development located at 217 Halket St. near Carnegie Mellon University in the city’s Oakland neighborhood; Atmosphere Norman, a 677-bed project located at 310 East Boyd St. near the University of Oklahoma in Norman; and Atmosphere on Mifflin, a 697-bed development located at 619 West Mifflin St. near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. All three communities are scheduled for completion in summer 2028. Ryan Lang led Newmark’s student housing team in arranging the joint venture. Trinitas Ventures is headquartered in Carmel, and Starwood Capital Group is headquartered in Miami Beach.

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RISE, University of Tennessee Complete 1,024-Bed Residence Hall

John Nelson — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:53:20 +0000

KNOXVILLE, TENN. — A public-private partnership between RISE: A Real Estate Co. and the University of Tennessee has completed Torchbearer Hall, a 1,024-bed residence hall development on the institution’s campus in Knoxville. The project is Phase II of a larger development plan that has delivered 3,000 beds to date. The property features a centralized hub with reception areas, staff offices, community kitchens and lounges. Additional shared amenities include study rooms, multipurpose spaces, resident gathering areas and laundry facilities. The development team for Torchbearer Hall included Niles Bolton Associates, Cope Architecture, Blaine Construction, Brailsford & Dunlavey, RBC Capital Markets and Provident Resources Group.

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TSB Capital Arranges Refinancing for 448-Bed Student Housing Community Near Northern Arizona University

Amy Works — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:40:53 +0000

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — TSB Capital Advisors has secured a refinancing for Commons at Sawmill, a 448-bed student housing community located near the Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff. TSB placed a floating-rate loan through Old National Bank on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Coastal Ridge Real Estate and Real Estate at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Delivered in 1992 and renovated in 2023, the community offers 194 units in a mix of studio, two- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, study lounge, conference space and an outdoor courtyard with grilling stations.

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CrestMarc, Midloch Acquire 294-Unit Apartment Complex in Huntsville, Texas

Taylor Williams — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:35:07 +0000

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS — A partnership between two investment firms, Dallas-based CrestMarc and Chicago-based Midloch Investment Partners, has acquired The Forum at Sam Houston, a 294-unit apartment complex located about 70 miles north of Houston in Huntsville. The property also functions as student housing for enrollees at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Built in 2010, The Forum at Sam Houston features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 800 square feet. Amenities include a pool, sand volleyball court, basketball court, clubhouse and study lounge, fitness center, bark park, complimentary Starbucks Coffee bar and private shuttle to the SHSU campus. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

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Gilbane, CBRE IM Complete 484-Bed Student Housing Project Near University of California, Berkeley

Amy Works — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:52:27 +0000

BERKELEY, CALIF. — A partnership between Gilbane Development and CBRE Investment Management (IM) has completed Pique, a 484-bed student housing development located at 2587 Telegraph Ave. near the University of California, Berkeley campus. Construction of the property commenced in October 2025. The eight-story community offers 53 units in four-, five- and six-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include an indoor/outdoor yoga and fitness center, outdoor study terraces, two rooftop decks, a community terrace, coworking lounge and smart food lockers and private study pods on each floor. The property also features 2,900 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

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Gantry Arranges $22.8M Loan for Kansas Student Housing Property

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:25:04 +0000

PITTSBURG, KAN. — Gantry has arranged a $22.8 million permanent CMBS loan for University Digs, a multifamily property located at 1902 S. Broadway St. in Pittsburg, directly adjacent to Pittsburg University. The three-story, 190-unit community features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Originally built in 1960, University Digs has undergone extensive renovations since its original construction. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, volleyball court, pickleball court and onsite management. Mark Reichter and Alec Frook of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. The five-year, fixed-rate loan features interest-only payments for the full term.

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Scion Group, Ares Acquire Student Housing Portfolio in Sun Belt for $435M

John Nelson — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

CHICAGO — A partnership between The Scion Group and funds managed by Ares Real Estate has acquired a portfolio of four student housing properties in Sun Belt markets. The aggregate purchase price for the 2,315-bed portfolio was approximately $435 million. The seller, Chicago-based SCHENK+, developed three of the properties and acquired and repositioned the fourth. The portfolio includes two communities serving students attending Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas: The Parlor and Hillside San Marcos. The other two properties are Tenn near University of Tennessee in Knoxville and Georgia Heights near the University of Georgia in Athens. Chicago-based Scion currently operates in all three student housing markets. The company says this acquisition represents a “comprehensive exit” for SCHENK+’s founder, Jared Schenk. “Jared Schenk is one of the true pioneers of off-campus student housing, and he has built an incredible portfolio of high-quality communities,” says Robert Bronstein, CEO of Scion. “Scion is pleased to add another successful portfolio execution to our track record, and we are even more excited to welcome these communities to our portfolio.” Founded in 1999, Scion is the world’s largest owner of off-campus student housing. Following this transaction, Scion will operate nearly 117,000 beds across 187…

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Priority Capital Advisory Arranges $13.6M Bridge Loan for Refinancing of Los Angeles Multifamily Property

Amy Works — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:18:41 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Priority Capital Advisory has arranged a $13.6 million bridge loan for the refinancing of a student housing and multifamily property located at 8833 Reading Ave. in Los Angeles’ Westchester neighborhood. The owner is a joint venture between Six Peak Capital and Grandview Partners. Completed in April 2025, the five-story property features 33 one-, two-, three-, four- five- and six-bedroom apartments and a 25-space subterranean parking level. Units feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, vinyl plank and tile flooring, walk-in closets and washers/dryers. Community amenities include a rooftop deck with barbecues and a clubhouse with a kitchen, as well as automated package lockers. The property is currently 88 percent occupied, with approximately 50 percent of the units leased to students. Additionally, three units are covenanted for very low-income households and two units covenanted for extremely low-income households.

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KeyBank Provides $22M Acquisition Loan for Tampa Student Housing Community, Borrower Plans Multifamily Conversion

Abby Cox — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:54:56 +0000

TAMPA, FLA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) has provided a $22 million loan for the acquisition of U Lake Apartments, a 300-unit student housing community located near the University of South Florida in Tampa. Alan Isenstadt and Jack Hoffman of KBREC originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, Sharp Key Capital Fund VII, which plans to redevelop the property into a market-rate multifamily complex. Planned upgrades include the installation of property-wide HVAC systems, roofing improvements, enhanced landscaping and amenity renovations. Situated on nearly 22 acres at 14200 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Tampa’s University submarket, U Lake comprises 18 buildings with one- and two-bedroom floorplans, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include three swimming pools, a fitness center, tennis and volleyball courts, a dog park, outdoor gathering spaces and clubhouse facilities.

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