Single-Family Rental

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CONROE, TEXAS — A subsidiary of Arizona-based Christopher Todd Capital has acquired The Cottage Green, a 314-unit build-to-rent residential property in Conroe, about 40 miles north of Houston. The site spans 40 acres, and the development offers one-, two- and three-bedroom single-story homes and two-bedroom townhomes in a variety of styles, such as bungalows, cottages and lofts. Amenities include a lakeside beach club with grilling stations, a pool with tanning ledge, fitness center, clubhouse, conference room, electric car charging stations, dog park and an event lawn. The seller was an entity doing business as HMFA Houston Property Owner I LLC. Christopher Todd plans to rebrand the property as Cottage Living.

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LAS VEGAS — At the September meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, which is the first easing of monetary policy in four years. This move lowered the short-term interest rate to a target range of 4.75 to 5 percent. Elevated borrowing costs have stifled commercial real estate transaction volumes the past couple years as buyers and sellers found that values were a moving target. Now with a reduction in interest rates, many real estate professionals expect transaction volume to rebound at least moderately. “In 2025, we expect lower interest rates will reduce borrowing costs, aid in price discovery and ultimately encourage an uptick in [commercial real estate] transactions,” said Angela Cain, global CEO of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Cain’s comments came in a prepared statement to summarize the findings of Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025, an annual report jointly produced by PwC US and ULI. The report was published in conjunction with ULI’s Fall Meeting, which is taking place this week at Resort World Las Vegas. Cain said that the real estate professionals surveyed for the report relayed that sentiment is improving, though many remain cautious. …

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TUCSON, ARIZ. — Greystone has arranged a $14 million debt placement for the refinancing of Linda Vista Luxury Rentals, a build-to-rent residential community in Tucson. Completed in 2024, Linda Vista features 64 residences, a pool and spa/hot tub. Shana Daby and Rebecca Reich of Greystone sourced the transaction, while Thomas Wayda and Dante DiStefano of Greystone handled the debt placement. The financing, which includes a 36-month term, was provided by an undisclosed lender.

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PEARLAND, TEXAS — Los Angeles-based PCCP LLC is underway on construction of a 109-unit build-to-rent residential project in the southern Houston suburb of Pearland. Skymor at Pearland will consist of 58 four-bedroom homes with an average size of 1,938 square feet; 29 three-bedroom residences with lofts that will average 1,866 square feet; and 22 three-bedroom units with no lofts that will span 1,763 square feet on average. All homes will include two-car garages. Communal amenities will include a playground, dog park and nature trails. PCCP has partnered with Integrity Community Builders on the project, and the first homes are expected to be available for occupancy by February 2025. Barkley Development sold the 13-acre site on which the project will be developed after acquiring the acreage in 2023 and handling the entitlement process and establishing infrastructure.

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HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Jim Chapman Construction Group has begun vertical construction at Nestledown Farm, a 201-unit build-to-rent residential community in Huntsville. The townhome community is situated on a 29-acre site on Zierdt Road adjacent to the Redstone Arsenal Army base. Jim Chapman Construction broke ground on Nestledown Farm last fall and expects first residents will move in next spring. The property will offer five different floor plans for two- and three-bedroom townhomes ranging in size from 1,020 to 1,466 square feet and with one- or two-car garages. Jim Chapman Construction is also underway on the property’s amenities, including a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, dog park, illuminated sidewalks, gated entrance and onsite property management.

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — East West Partners and Holder Properties have broken ground on Fenland, a 50-unit build-to-rent community located on Daniel Island in Charleston. The townhome property will be situated on 5.5 acres within Nowell Creek Village, a 36-acre waterfront community. Upon completion, Fenland will feature three- and four-bedroom, three-story rental townhomes ranging in size from 2,100 to 2,400 square feet. Amenities will include two-car attached garages, a private swimming pool, community grill and fire pit and a landscaped courtyard along with access to Daniel Island’s network of trails, a community dock and park and planned waterside dining and retail options. East West Hospitality will manage Fenland, which will begin preleasing in early 2025 with move-ins expected by spring 2025.

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WARNER ROBINS, GA. — Parkland Residential has secured a $57 million loan for the financing of Grover Landing, a build-to-rent (BTR) residential community underway in Warner Robins, roughly 20 miles south of Macon, Ga. The loan will be used to refinance completed homes at the development, which will total 317 units. Residences at the community range from two to four bedrooms in size. Amenities at the development include a swimming pool with a cabana, playground, pocket parks and a playfield, as well as yard maintenance, pest control, home repairs and appliances. Avi Kozlowski, Thomas Wayda and Dante Distefano of Greystone arranged the financing through Encore Finance. Additionally, Synovus Bank will provide construction financing for newly built homes.

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TOMBALL, TEXAS — Tricon Residential, a subsidiary of Blackstone, has completed a 148-unit build-to-rent-residential project in the northeastern Houston suburb of Tomball. Tricon Willow Creek features three- to four-bedroom homes with four different configurations that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, two-car garages and fully fenced backyards. Amenities include a pool, playground, dog park and sports park. Tricon developed the property in partnership with HHS Residential, a division of Plano-based Highland Homes. Rents start at $2,289 per month for a three-bedroom home.

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LEANDER, TEXAS — Tricon Residential, a subsidiary of Blackstone, has completed a 155-unit build-to-rent-residential project in the northern Austin suburb of Leander. Tricon Bryson features three- to four-bedroom homes with six different configurations that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, two-car garages and fully fenced backyards. Amenities include a pool, playground, dog park and a fishing pond. Tricon developed the property in partnership with HHS Residential, a division of Plano-based Highland Homes. Rents start at $2,169 per month for a three-bedroom home.

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Beechwood Carolinas, a division of The Beechwood Organization, has broken ground on South Creek, a 120-acre mixed-use development in Chapel Hill. Located at 119 US Highway 15 501 S, the campus will comprise 92 apartments, 606 condominiums, 100 townhomes, 52,000 square feet of retail space and an 80-acre nature preserve with walking trails. An estimated 15 percent of South Creek’s for-sale homes will be designated as affordable. Additionally, the property will feature amenities including a fitness center, multiple club and lounge areas, a dog park and firepits, as well as multiple electric vehicle charging stations and bike parking spaces. Beechwood Carolinas plans to begin vertical construction in early 2025.

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