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Stars Are Aligned for Build-to-Rent Developers

by Kristin Harlow

Higher rents and lower turnover are a few of the key advantages build-to-rent (BTR) properties have over traditional multifamily product, according to investors. Meanwhile, the sector continues to experience strong demand from tenants priced out of the housing market as well as renters by choice who prefer flexible, maintenance-free living. BTR units typically have all the perks of a single-family home — privacy, garages and yards — without the hassles of landscaping or property maintenance. “The BTR sector is experiencing significant growth because it addresses a genuine need in today’s housing market,” says Khrista Villegas, managing director of Material Capital Partners (MCP), a Charleston, South Carolina-based development and investment firm focused on BTR communities in the Southeast and Midwest. “Many prospective residents are moving away from traditional apartments, seeking the space, privacy and community feel of a single-family home without the commitment and burden of ownership. This trend is especially pronounced among millennials and Gen Z renters who value lifestyle flexibility, outdoor space and neighborhood connectivity — features that traditional apartments often lack,” explains Villegas. (Gen Z, the demographic cohort succeeding millennials, includes persons born between approximately 1997 and 2012.) Many millennials and Gen Zers are postponing family formation, but …

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Empire Homes Completes 182-Unit Build-to-Rent Project in Hockley, Texas

by Taylor Williams

HOCKLEY, TEXAS — Empire Homes has completed Veranda Dellbrook, a 182-unit build-to-rent project in Hockley, about 40 miles northwest of Houston. Designed by KTGY, the property features one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes that range in size from 634 to 1,434 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool, outdoor lounge with grilling stations, a fitness center and a dog park. Information on starting rents was not disclosed.

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Capital Returns as 2025 Signals a Market Reset

by Sarah Daniels

By Patrick McGlohn, senior managing director, Berkadia After two years of caution and recalibration, capital is flowing back into commercial real estate. The bid-ask gap between buyers and sellers is narrowing, underwriting assumptions are stabilizing and both equity and debt investors are once again finding common ground. At Berkadia, we’re seeing equity move from the sidelines to the playing field, selectively, but decisively. Equity’s Comeback: Selective, but Strong Private equity and institutional investors are increasingly re-entering the market, with activity strongest in the “Smile States,” stretching from Northern Virginia to the western states and extending into major cities like Chicago. Much of the capital is chasing value-add and opportunistic plays rather than core, stabilized assets. Over the past couple of years, many equity investors would only touch preferred equity because of valuation uncertainty, but now we’re seeing common equity return in a meaningful way. The change reflects both greater pricing clarity and a collective sense that the bottom of the market cycle has passed. Navigating the Wall of Maturities The looming wall of debt maturities remains a defining storyline for 2025 and beyond. Nearly $950 billion in commercial mortgages matured in 2025 — roughly 20 percent of all outstanding commercial …

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NexMetro Begins Leasing 260-Unit Build-to-Rent Project in Liberty Hill, Texas

by Taylor Williams

LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS — NexMetro, a Phoenix-based build-to-rent (BTR) developer, has begun leasing Avilla Rio Oaks, a 260-unit community located about 35 miles northwest of Austin in Liberty Hill. The gated community sits on 25 acres and features one-level homes in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats with garages or covered parking. Amenities include a pool, grilling stations, lounge areas, a dog park and walking paths. Rents start at roughly $1,400 per month for a one-bedroom home.

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CBRE Negotiates Sale of 66-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Maple Grove, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

MAPLE GROVE, MINN. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Mills Creek, a 66-unit build-to-rent community in the Twin Cities suburb of Maple Grove. Curtis Capital Group purchased the property from a joint venture between Watermark and PCCP for an undisclosed amount. CBRE’s Ted Abramson, Keith Collins and Abe Appert represented the seller. Built in 2019, the asset features detached homes averaging 1,679 square feet. Amenities include a clubroom, business center, pool, dog park, fitness center, community garden and walking trails.

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Tricon, HHS Complete 166-Unit Build-to-Rent Project in Saginaw, Texas

by Taylor Williams

SAGINAW, TEXAS — A partnership between Canadian owner-operator Tricon Residential and Texas-based developer HHS Residential has completed a 166-unit build-to-rent residential project in Saginaw, a northern suburb of Fort Worth. Residences feature three and four-bedroom floor plans and have attached two-car garages and fully fenced backyards. Amenities include a dog park and multiple outdoor recreational spaces. Information on starting rents was not announced.

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BWE Secures $33.6M in Financing for Build-to-Rent Community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

OAK CREEK, WIS. — BWE has secured $33.6 million in permanent financing for Heyday Oak Creek, a 130-unit build-to-rent community in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek. Dan Rosenberg, Tim Caffrey and Logan Petersmeyer of BWE arranged the Fannie Mae loan on behalf of Heyday, a Chicago-based developer specializing in build-to-rent communities. The financing paid off the construction loan and closed immediately upon the conclusion of the property’s initial lease-up. The recently built property includes 22 ranch-style buildings with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes.

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FrostPoint Capital Acquires 13,896 SF Retail Strip Center in Grayson, Georgia

by John Nelson

GRAYSON, GA. — FrostPoint Capital, an investment firm based in West Palm Beach, Fla., has acquired Olde Towne Grayson, a 13,896-square-foot retail strip center in Grayson, a northeast suburb of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. The property, which FrostPoint is rebranding as Grayson Square, was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including AutoZone, Lendmark Financial, Little Caesars Pizza, JB’s Barbershop and Katie’s Sports Bar & Grill. Marc Irvin and Matthew Welch of Marcus & Millichap brokered the transaction. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

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Crescent Communities Welcomes First Residents at 151-Unit Build-to-Rent Property in Lawrenceville, Georgia

by John Nelson

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. — Charlotte-based Crescent Communities has welcomed the first residents at HARMON Cedar Run, a 151-unit build-to-rent (BTR) residential community in Lawrenceville. The property represents the first HARMON-branded BTR property in the metro Atlanta area and 13th multifamily project in the market overall for Crescent. HARMON Cedar Run is situated on 38 acres and features three- and four-bedroom townhomes and single-family homes, as well as amenities including a resort-style pool with shaded seating areas, pickleball and basketball courts and green spaces. Monthly rental rates range from $2,550 to $3,245, according to Apartments.com. DRB Group, a Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd affiliate company, was the homebuilder of HARMON Cedar Run. Crescent Communities is also an affiliate of Sumitomo Forestry.

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Material Capital Partners Receives $77.8M in Financing for Build-to-Rent Community in Shawnee, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow

SHAWNEE, KAN. — Material Capital Partners (MCP) has received $77.8 million in financing and broken ground on Harmony at Clear Creek, a 188-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community in Shawnee near Kansas City. The project marks the final investment within MCP’s BTR Development Fund I and its third collaboration with financial partner Bluerock. Bank OZK provided construction financing, and Winchester Commercial Group is leading the construction. Harmony at Clear Creek will span 40 acres with a mix of three- and four-bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,600 to 2,400 square feet. Each residence will include a two-car garage, private patio, fenced backyard and mudroom. Amenities will include a clubhouse with a fitness center and coworking spaces, a resort-style pool, dog park, pocket parks and walking trails. The first units are expected to be available for rent in October 2026, with the full project slated for completion in February 2028.

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