AUSTIN, TX – Wood Partners, a national multifamily real estate development leader, announced the grand opening of Alta Wildhorse Ranch, a luxury townhome community located directly off U.S. Highway 290 and Texas SH-130. Alta Wildhorse Ranch marks the third Wood Partners property opened in Austin within the past year.
“We are excited to bring our latest community to Austin,” said Bart Barrett, Managing Director for Wood Partners. “Located down the street from downtown Manor and with easy access to the Austin metro, Alta Wildhorse Ranch is a luxury townhome property that fits in well with the small town feel of the local community.”
Alta Wildhorse Ranch is situated in an ideal location, with access to major employers, recreation and shopping. Nearby employers include Samsung Semiconductor, Dell Technologies and St. David’s Healthcare, and Tesla. Within minutes from the community are Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park, Manor Community Park, Shadow Glen Golf Club, Travis County East Metropolitan Park and McKinney State Park, all providing ample recreation opportunities from fishing and golf to picnic areas, scenic views and camping. Nearby shopping includes the historic Downtown Manor, The Domain in North Austin, and Mueller Development.
The community is made up of 267 townhome residences in one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Each home features a walk-in closet and oversized living and kitchen spaces. Kitchens are equipped with stainless steel Energy Star appliances, custom cabinets, granite countertops, large undermount sinks with premium fixtures, and designer ceramic tile backsplashes. The townhomes will have one- or two- car garages, fenced yards, 9-foot ceilings and a full-size washer and dryer and select units include separate studies. Homes with tech packages will include Ecobee smart thermostats and smart dimmer switches. Penthouses have contemporary storefront windows with panoramic views.
Alta Wildhorse has a wealth of premium amenities, including a resort-style pool with tanning ledge and private cabanas as well as an outdoor kitchen with grill and bar area. The two-level clubhouse has a game lounge, TV room, kitchen and work-well space with reservable private offices and a conference room. The fitness center is two levels with top-of-the-line cardio and strength training equipment and a separate yoga/exercise room. Residents can further take advantage of the coffee bar and enclosed pet park while having peace of mind with the gated access and 24/7 maintenance.

DALLAS, TX – S2 Capital, a national, vertically integrated multifamily investment manager, announced the acquisitions of two multifamily properties, including Belle Rive Club Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida, and Vineyard Hills in Austin, Texas. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
“The Austin and Jacksonville markets continue to demonstrate population and job growth, and combined with the repricing taking place in the multifamily sector, we believe these two properties have attractive risk/reward profiles and are an excellent value,” said Ryan Everett, Vice President of Acquisitions at S2. “We are planning operational improvements and value-add upgrades and renovations to both Vineyard Hills and Belle Rive Club Apartments.”
The 104-unit Belle Rive Club Apartments at 8715 Belle Rive Blvd in Jacksonville features one- and two-bedroom layouts, with modern appliances, air conditioning, a combination of hardwood floors and carpet, in-unit washers and dryers and a balcony or patio in select units. Residents also access community amenities including a pool, grilling area, dog park, equipped fitness center, clubhouse, car wash area and access to the nearby inland lakes as part of the Royal Lakes neighborhood. The property sits about ten miles southeast of Downtown Jacksonville, seven miles from the University of North Florida and is also in close proximity to numerous restaurants, The Avenues mall and Interstate-95, Route 152 and Route-115 for convenient connection to adjacent areas.
Spanning over 11-acres in Southwest Austin, Vineyard Hills is located at 7631 U.S. Hwy 290 West Austin with 202 units. The multifamily property offers spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom options, each with walk-in closets, a balcony, detached garages and select units with fireplaces, bay windows and tile floors. Additionally, the property features a pool, heated spa, picnic area with BBQ grills, an on-site laundry facility and a dog park. Surrounding Vineyard Hills, the Southwest Austin area has an array of shopping destinations, parks and schools, and is within 25-minutes from historic Downtown Austin.

KANSAS CITY, MO – Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, hosted a ribbon cutting for The Depot, a 300-unit Class A multifamily community in the Kansas City suburb of Raymore. The first residents began moving in during winter of 2023 and the community is nearly 30% leased.
“Thompson Thrift takes great care in all of the details—which is reflected in The Depot’s apartment features, community design and amenity offerings,” said Angie Atkins, senior vice president of community management for Thompson Thrift. “Now, our onsite team looks forward to delivering in both big and small ways to create an environment for our residents that lives up to our promise of excellence.”
Located at 101 S Dean Ave, The Depot offers nine three-story buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes. Apartment homes feature premium interior finishes including gourmet bar-kitchens with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled showers with glass doors, 9-foot ceilings, wood-inspired flooring, walk-in closets with custom wood shelving and full-sized washers and dryers.
The luxury-living experience continues throughout the community with a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style swimming pool and a dog park. Residents will also enjoy socializing and relaxing in The Depot’s speakeasy-inspired clubhouse.
The Depot sits adjacent to the Raymore Galleria, a 400,000-square-foot shopping center with many walkable shopping options. The community enjoys nearby access to Interstate 49, which provides residents with easy commutes to neighboring communities and major employers such as Cerner Corporation, Honeywell and Saint Luke’s East Hospital.
Thompson Thrift expects construction to conclude this summer. At the ribbon cutting, visitors were able to view model tours and see the professionally decorated clubhouse and community amenities. Additionally, in support of Thompson Thrift’s commitment to community outreach, they presented a check to Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City to aid their efforts in providing housing and hospitality for 91 families who are experiencing the journey of caring for a sick child.
Thompson Thrift is a full-service real estate development company focused on multifamily, ground-up commercial and mixed-use development across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. For nearly 40 years, Thompson Thrift has invested more than $5 billioninto local communities and has become known as a trusted partner committed to developing high-quality, attractive multifamily, commercial and industrial projects.

PHOENIX, AZ – National multifamily developer Wood Partners announced the start of construction on Alta Dove Valley in Phoenix and Alta 87 in Gilbert, Arizona. These new communities bolster Wood Partners’ presence in Arizona, bringing its total to 24 starts in the state since the Great Financial Crisis.
“Phoenix has, and continues to, experience significant in-migration due to its favorable climate and thriving and increasingly dynamic economy,” said Todd Taylor, Managing Director for Wood Partners. “There is a significant housing shortage in the MSA and we will need many thousands of units over the coming years to solve it. Notwithstanding current market chop and challenges, we remain bullish on the mid-term and long-term wider Phoenix market and look forward to delivering these exceptional apartment communities into the coveted Gilbert and North Phoenix submarkets.”
Alta Dove Valley is located at 2725 West Dove Valley Road. The community is across the interstate from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s new $65 billion semiconductor fabrication facility in North Phoenix, which is expected to create approximately 6,000 jobs. The 380-unit multifamily building will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Amenities will include a pool and spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, coworking spaces, a two-story clubhouse and a sky deck. Alta Dove Valley broke ground in May 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Alta 87 is a 257-unit luxury multifamily development in Gilbert, Arizona, conveniently located on Arizona Avenue, minutes from both the 60 and 101. Amenities will include a pool and spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, two pickleball courts, co-working spaces and a two-story clubhouse. Alta 87 is Wood Partners’ third community in Gilbert. The development broke ground in March 2024 and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 100,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $21 billion. The company currently owns 80+ properties across the United States representing more than 25,000 units.

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Affiliates of Harbor Group International (HGI), a privately owned international real estate investment and management firm, announced the acquisition of Ascend at Durbin Creek, a newly-built 350-unit multifamily property located in the South Jacksonville suburb of St. Johns, Florida. The property is in lease-up and 86.5% occupied as of May 2024 and has averaged 20 new leases per month over the past year, demonstrating strong lease-up performance and demand for high-quality apartment housing in the Jacksonville market.
“As a new development with convenient access to employment and lifestyle destinations, we are confident in the ability to complete a successful lease-up,” said Yisroel Berg, Chief Investment Officer – Multifamily at HGI. “Given the rapidly growing population in the South Jacksonville area, we anticipate Ascend at Durbin Creek to maintain a strong renter base and achieve steady rent growth as the area continues to attract new residents.”
Ascend at Durbin Creek is proximate to major employment centers of Jacksonville, including Flagler Center and Southside, which together provide upward of 126,000 jobs. Notable employers in the area include: Baptist Health South, Citi, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Residents are also a short drive to Pavilion at Durbin Creek, an open-air retail strip center with over 700,000 square feet of retail with Phase II to be delivered over the next several years.
Developed in 2023, the property features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, modern tile backsplash, hardwood-style flooring, large walk-in closets and screen-in patios/ private yards. The property also offers a premier amenity package, including a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center, saltwater pool, poolside pavilion, dog park, EV charging stations, cybercafé, business lounge, game lounge and detached garages. HGI plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations, add bike racks and turf to the pool deck.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, hosted a ribbon cutting for The BLVD at Wilson Crossings, a 344-unit multifamily community in the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming. The first residents began moving in during winter of 2023 and the community is already 45% leased.
“The pace of initial lease up at The BLVD at Wilson Crossings demonstrates the desire for stylishly appointed, highly amenitized apartment living,” said Angie Atkins, senior vice president of community management for Thompson Thrift. “We are thrilled with the warm welcome we have received so far and look forward to serving the needs of area residents for years to come.”
Located near the intersection of Wilson Ave SW and 64th St SW, just off Highway 6 and Interstate 196, The BLVD at Wilson Crossings offers spacious townhome-style apartments with up to four bedrooms. Apartment homes feature luxury finishes and that are on-trend with single-family homes including quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, full-sized washers and dryers. Many of the apartments also come with attached garages and private yards.
Conveniently located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and Wyoming, The BLVD provides residents with convenient access to a tremendous variety of shopping and dining choices, abundant parkland, golf courses, and lots of family-friendly attractions and events.
Thompson Thrift expects construction to conclude this fall. At the ribbon cutting, visitors were able to view model tours as well as see the professionally decorated clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center, resort style swimming pool, pickleball courts, turf game lawn with fire pit and dog park. Additionally, in support of Thompson Thrift’s commitment to community outreach, they presented a check to Hand2Hand, a local non-profit delivering nutritious food to more than 12,000 West Michigan students facing hunger over weekends and on extended school breaks.

POMONA, CA – Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., announced the start of preleasing at Modera Pomona, a contemporary apartment community in Los Angeles County. First move-ins are slated for August.
The gated community, which includes 210 apartment homes and a refined suite of amenities, sits at 2710 North Towne Avenue on the southeast corner of the E. Bonita Avenue intersection. Positioned approximately midway between Los Angeles and San Bernardino, the commuter-friendly locale places residents in a scenic neighborhood within 10 minutes of a key transportation hub.
“Modera Pomona offers a scenic respite removed from the bustle of the city, yet close enough for residents to easily access a vast contingent of commuter options,” said Ryan Guthrie, senior managing director of development in Southern California for Mill Creek. “We’re eager to provide a best-in-class living experience in a relaxed, modern-inspired atmosphere and look forward to welcoming our initial residents to their new homes.”
Residents will have access to a multitude of transportation options to the greater metropolitan area, as three of LA’s primary thoroughfares—Interstate 10, Route 57 and Route 71—intersect the area. The nearby Pomona (North) Metrolink Station and Montclair TransCenter offer additional transportation options. The community is located less than two miles from Claremont Village, which is a desirable area for eateries.
Pomona’s thriving educational hub represents one of the area’s key employment drivers and includes California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) and Western University of Health Sciences. Additionally, the prestigious Claremont Colleges, which combine for more than 10,000 students, are less than two miles from the community.
Modera Pomona offers one- and two-bedroom homes with den layouts available. Community amenities include a resort-inspired swimming pool, rooftop deck with fire pit and grilling areas, outdoor spa, landscaped courtyards, resident clubhouse, game room, Ping-Pong table, Bocce ball court, conference room, coworking spaces and a club-quality fitness center with cardio equipment and TRX system. Residents will also have access to Luxe package lockers, EV charging stations and several pet-friendly features, including a dedicated dog run, pet park and pet spa.
The community also features a variety of native and drought-tolerant vegetation that help conserve water. Plants include pine, oak, agave, bamboo, bougainvillea and more, which are strategically placed on the roof, around the park and in courtyards throughout the community.
Apartment homes include nine-foot ceilings, wood plank-style flooring, energy-efficient stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, kitchen islands, 42-inch custom cabinetry, walk-in closets, in-home washers and dryers, built-in shelving and private patios or balconies. Bathrooms feature soaking tubs, backlit mirrors, double vanities and linen closets. The community’s smart home package includes mobile app community entry, programmable thermostats, controlled guest-access technology and bulk Wi-Fi.

PHOENIX, AZ – Suncrest, a leading residential master-developer, is making waves in Charlotte and Phoenix with recent grand openings of two exceptional, luxury rental home communities – the first in their planned national portfolio of Zora Living communities.
Zora University celebrated their Grand Opening May 25, and offers a selection of 108 one- and two-bedroom, craftsman-style homes, each featuring smart home technology, private entrance, and individually fenced and landscaped backyards.
The community, conveniently located near major employment hubs, includes an array of amenities, including a sparkling resort-inspired pool, outdoor grilling stations, fitness facility, yoga lawn, and open-air courtyards.
Sean Cooney, Suncrest Managing Partner, expressed his excitement: “Zora University redefines modern living, offering a unique blend of privacy through our single-family homes and convenience through exceptional management services. We are thrilled to bring this highly anticipated rental opportunity to residents in the Charlotte metro area.”
Zora Encanto celebrated their Grand Opening on April 13, and sets a new standard for sustainability and superior living. Located near major employment hubs, the 109 luxury, ranch-style, rental homes offer an impressive list of features including private entrances, private turf backyards, smart home technology, doggy doors, and more.
Beyond these amenities, Zora Encanto showcases its commitment to sustainability, utilizing HercuWall® technology, an innovative, panelized exterior and demising wall system offering superior strength, insulation, and efficiency compared to traditional construction methods.
Jason Rhees, HercuTech CEO, emphasized the benefits: “The HercuWall system absolutely differentiates Zora Encanto from competing products and highlights Suncrest’s commitment to building better and focusing on residents’ experience and well-being.”
Employing HercuWall will save over 35,000 kilograms of carbon emissions annually, reduce residents’ energy bills by over $15,000annually, and save 600+ trees in the community construction.
Mike Koch, Suncrest Managing Partner, expressed excitement about the HercuTech partnership: “We are extremely proud to offer our residents a higher level of privacy, soundproofing, significant energy bill savings, and other benefits that HercuWall offers.”

SAVANNAH, GA – Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, announced the development of The Liliana, a 360-unit Class A multifamily community in the prosperous Savannah suburb of Pooler. The company expects to begin construction in June, with resident move-ins slated for summer of 2026.
“Savannah’s impressive job and rent growth positions it as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast,” stated Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential. “We’re thrilled to introduce a Thompson Thrift community to this thriving market.”
Located near the sought-after Savannah Quarters neighborhood just off Interstate 16 and Pooler Parkway, The Liliana will span approximately 23 acres and will consist of three-story buildings offering one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes with up to nearly 1,400 square feet of living space.
Apartment homes will feature many of the luxurious finishes and amenities for which Thompson Thrift communities have become known. Kitchens will boast stainless-steel appliances, a smooth glass-top range, a side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water dispensers and tile backsplashes. Residents will also enjoy hardwood-style flooring, walk-in closets, a full-size washer and dryer, high-speed internet access, energy-efficient LED lighting and a suite of Alexa-compatible smart home technology. Private yard, patio or balcony options and detached garages will also be available.
The gated community will include a fully equipped fitness center, a 24-hour social hub, a resort-style heated swimming pool, electric firepits with seating area, pickleball court, a dog park and thoughtfully designed courtyards.
The development’s location 12 miles west of historic downtown Savannah positions it near several major points of interest including the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, as well as the area’s most enticing retail, dining and entertainment options. A Publix-anchored grocery center and newly constructed Costco are also just a short drive away.
The city of Pooler has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. According to U.S. Census data, Pooler’s population increased by approximately 34% between 2010 and 2020. Major area employers include the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation’s divisional headquarters, Hyundai, Candler Hospital, Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and Memorial Health University Medical Center, to name a few.
Purvis added, “Despite its rapid growth, Pooler maintains a small-town, charming feel and we have taken care to design a community that will integrate seamlessly with the adjacent Savannah Quarters neighborhood and be a place residents are proud to call home.”

ORLANDO, FL – Aventon Companies, a prominent multifamily developer and general contractor with active projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announces that it has broken ground on its fifth luxury apartment community in Orlando, FL. Located near its highly successful Aventon Isabelle lease up, Aventon Lake Conway will encompass 23 acres off Hoffner Avenue and add 346 units to the vibrant submarket.
Aventon Lake Conway will offer one, two and three-bedroom units with top-of-the-line finishes and an expansive amenity package. Inside Aventon’s signature community clubhouse, residents can look forward to amenities including a remote working lounge, game room, 24/7 fitness center and pet spa. Outside a resort-style pool courtyard will provide residents the ideal destination to cool off from the Florida heat. Offering the ultimate commuting location, Aventon Lake Conway will be located just two miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO) as well as a short drive from both the Orlando Health Campus and Downtown Orlando.
“As the Orlando market continues to experience job growth across all sectors, contributing to an influx of new residents, we look forward to expanding our presence here and gearing up for the launch of Aventon Lake Conway,” said Sean Flanagan, Senior Development Director. “The community will be located in the center of all of the area’s exciting activity and will serve as the ideal destination for working professionals who both live and play here.”
Aventon Lake Conway’s design was led by local Orlando architecture firm Cormia Design Group, with landscaping by Innovations Design Group (IDG), and interior design curated by Beasley & Henley. The community is expected to open for leasing in Fall 2025. Since 2019, Aventon Companies has assembled an impressive $2 billion portfolio of ground-up developments bringing nearly 9,000 Aventon-branded apartment homes to Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and the Mid-Atlantic.