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Thompson Thrift Opens 242-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Suburban Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow July 21, 2023

FISHERS, IND. — Thompson Thrift has opened Slate at Fishers District, a 242-unit build-to-rent community in the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers. The property, which is nearly 20 percent leased, is part of the master-planned Fishers District mixed-use development. Residences average 1,215 square feet and feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom villas as well as three- and four-bedroom townhomes. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, bark parks and doggie spas. Monthly rents start at $1,699.

July 21, 2023

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Why the Single-Family Rental Market Remains an Unstoppable Force

by Jeff Shaw July 21, 2023

— By Mark Wolf, AHV Communities — As we approach the second half of the year, much has transpired across the economy, the real estate sector and the single-family rental (SFR) arena. We’ve witnessed the negative impacts of record inflation, slowed investment activity accompanying the Federal Reserve’s continued interest rate hikes and the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history. With real estate lending now hampered across all asset classes, rippling effects are being witnessed across SFRs as well. Although make no mistake — the sector will emerge stronger. The single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) model is only about a decade old and was spawned following a global financial crisis. The few that introduced the concept of SFR communities purpose-built from the ground up will attest that the first several years in the business were challenging. BTR got off to a choppy start Convincing institutional capital of the merits of the business model proved an uphill battle. It wasn’t until just the past few years that investment in the BTR sector ultimately exploded, resulting in both an onslaught of new communitydevelopments, as well as multitudes of players joining the sector looking to capitalize on the opportunity. Unfortunately, many of these …

July 21, 2023

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JLL Arranges $255M Credit Facility for Single-Family Rental Developer in Texas

by Taylor Williams July 17, 2023

DALLAS — JLL has arranged a $255 million credit facility for SimplyHome, a developer of single-family rental properties whose holdings encompass more than 10,000 units across 100 submarkets. Colby Mueck, Matthew Putterman, Laura Brown and Davis Burnett of JLL secured the credit facility though Churchill Real Estate. Upon close, the facility refinanced an initial portfolio of homes located in the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio and Bryan/College Station markets.

July 17, 2023

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Ivey, BCDC to Develop 262-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Augusta, Georgia

by John Nelson July 14, 2023

AUGUSTA, GA. —Ivey Group and Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) have formed a joint venture partnership for the development of West Park Townhomes, a 262-unit build-to-rent residential community in Augusta. Situated on 29 acres at Wheeler Road, the project is scheduled for delivery beginning in the first quarter of 2024. Amenities at the community will include a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness room and a pet park. SRP Federal Credit Union will provide construction financing, with Parse Capital as a preferred equity investor. Ivey South Construction will serve as general contractor, and Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group represented the joint venture as the capital placement broker.

July 14, 2023

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Empire Group Obtains $88.5M Construction Financing for Build-to-Rent Residential Community in Phoenix

by John Nelson July 11, 2023

PHOENIX — Empire Group, a multifamily and commercial real estate development firm based in Scottsdale, Ariz., has obtained an $88.5 million construction loan for the development of Village at Bronco Trail. The 354-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community will be situated on a 30-acre site at 29th Avenue and Sonoran Desert Drive on the city’s north side. Empire Group expects to deliver the first swath of single-family homes at Village at Bronco Trail in 2024. Homes will average 920 square feet and amenities will include detached garages, a dog park, grilling area, resort-style pool, clubhouse and common area open spaces.  Each home will have a private yard; kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and backsplashes; full-size washers and dryers; and upgraded smart-home features and technology. The property will be situated within two miles of the chip manufacturing plant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which is a $40 billion facility and a major economic demand driver for the North Phoenix residential market. Kyle McDonough and George Maravilla of Tower Capital arranged the financing on behalf of Empire Group. The direct lender was not disclosed, but the mortgage brokerage firm was able to secure multiple term sheets from lenders during due diligence. “The BTR …

July 11, 2023

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Empire Group to Develop 215-Unit Build-to-Rent Project in New Braunfels, Texas

by Taylor Williams June 29, 2023

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — Arizona-based developer Empire Group will develop Village at Mayfair, a 215-unit build-to-rent residential project that will be located in the northeastern San Antonio suburb of New Braunfels. The site spans 19.7 acres within Mayfair, a 1,900-acre master-planned development. The project will feature a variety of floor plans, with residences ranging in size from 680 to 1,300 square feet. Homes will be furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, walk-in closets and various pieces of smart technology. Residents will have access to amenities such as a pool, fitness center, spa, clubhouse, dog park and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Construction is set to begin in the fourth quarter, with the first homes expected to be available for occupancy by late 2024.

June 29, 2023

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MMCC Arranges $12.5M in Equity Financing for Residential Project in San Marcos, Texas

by Taylor Williams June 23, 2023

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. has arranged $12.5 million in joint venture equity financing for a residential project in San Marcos, located roughly midway between Austin and San Antonio. The development will consist of 210 for-rent, freestanding “micro homes” of modular construction. Homes will come in one- and two-bedroom formats and range in size from 400 to 1,100 square feet. Construction is expected to last about 21 months. Duke Dennis of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. arranged the equity financing and partnership on behalf of the lead developer, Casata.

June 23, 2023

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Suburbs Are King for Carolinas Multifamily Market, Say InterFace Panelists

by John Nelson June 21, 2023

Suburban markets in the Carolinas are the big winners in the current multifamily landscape, both from a new development and rent growth perspective, according to the various panelists at the InterFace Carolinas Multifamily conference. Hosted by InterFace Conference Group and Southeast Real Estate Business, the annual event took place on May 25 at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown hotel. At the end of the leasing and operations panel, moderator Mike Susen, senior director of real estate at Greystar, asked the property managers on stage if they could manage any product type in any Carolinas market, which they would choose. The consensus was their dream assignments lie in the suburbs. “Let’s do mid-rise suburbs, something out toward Matthews or the Mint Hill area,” said Amanda Kitts, senior vice president of property management at Northwood Ravin, referring to the suburbs of Charlotte. “I’d want to do product that those markets haven’t seen yet.” “Suburban product is still really strong right now,” added Bob Moore, co-founder and CEO of FCA Management LLC. “Tertiary markets are going to surprise you. You’ll see opportunities to do some deals where there has been a lot lower supply.” Property managers are keen to handle suburban communities because those …

June 21, 2023

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RentCafe: Number of New Build-to-Rent Projects is Skyrocketing

by Jeff Shaw June 15, 2023

The construction of new build-to-rent (BTR) homes hit a record in 2022, with more than 14,500 houses completed, according to a RentCafe analysis of Yardi Matrix data. This is a 47 percent increase in deliveries from 2021. Now, approximately 44,700 BTR homes are under construction across America, triple the number of new homes completed in 2022. Prior to 2020, RentCafe notes, only about 6,000 BTR units were completed annually. RentCafe cited data from the firm’s sister company, Yardi Matrix. The data includes properties defined as single-family homes for rent that are in build-to-rent, professionally managed communities covered by Yardi Matrix research. The study is based on data related to BTR communities comprising at least 50 units. “In the wake of the 2008 housing crisis, the number of renter-occupied single-family houses in the United States increased by more than 2.5 million between 2009 and 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau,” comments Doug Ressler, manager of business intelligence at Yardi Matrix. “Institutional SFR (single-family rental) growth remains focused on BTR product, as home sales have declined in recent months due to lack of inventory and rising mortgage rates,” continues Ressler. “Although home prices have remained surprisingly firm, the number of homes on the market for …

June 15, 2023

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ARK Homes Begins Leasing 237-Unit Build-to-Rent Property in Brunswick, Georgia

by John Nelson June 13, 2023

BRUNSWICK, GA. — Single-family rental operator ARK Homes for Rent has begun leasing Walker Point, a 237-unit build-to-rent residential property in Brunswick, a coastal city about 80 miles south of Savannah. The property features three floor plan options ranging from two to four bedrooms. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool and a dog park. Monthly rents will start at $1,650, according to ARK Homes.

June 13, 2023

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