Harbor Group International Expands South Florida Footprint with Acquisition of 280-Unit West Palm Beach Apartment Community

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Affiliates of Harbor Group International, a privately owned international real estate investment and management firm, announced the acquisition of Locklyn West Palm, a newly developed multifamily community in West Palm Beach, Fla. Comprising 280 units, the community adds to HGI’s growing footprint in South Florida, which now totals more than 3,800 apartment homes across 15 properties.
Locklyn West Palm offers a central location for residents. The community is proximate to nearly 15.5 million square feet of office space, with an additional 2.3 million square feet to be delivered in the next three years. The community is also near major transportation options, including Interstate 95, Highway 98 and the Florida Turnpike, connecting residents to nearby employment and entertainment options in West Palm, Delray, Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens.
“As migration to South Florida continues to trend upward, spurring demand for modern apartment housing, Locklyn West Palm offers attractive rent levels compared to other newer, luxury products on the market,” said Yisroel Berg, Chief Investment Officer – Multifamily, HGI. “Harbor Group International will leverage our established and growing operating presence in the region to develop a tailored business plot for this community and seek strong returns on behalf of our investors.”
Built in 2022, Locklyn West Palm is 95% occupied as of June 12, 2023, demonstrating demand for housing in the West Palm market.
Locklyn West Palm is a garden-style community consisting of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Unit interiors include high-end finishes, full size washers and dryers, walk-in closets and balconies in all units. The property offers a best-in-class amenity package, including a private walking path along a 20-acre lake, a resort-style pool with cabanas, a movie theater, detached garages, a dog park and dog wash station and a game room.
Newmark facilitated the transaction, with Henry Stimler, Bill Weber, Matt Mense and Dan Sarsfield arranging the debt and Avery Klann and Hampton Beebe brokering the sale.

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Thompson Thrift to Develop 308-Unit Stella Luxury Apartment Community in Rapidly Growing Phoenix Submarket of San Tan Valley

PHOENIX, AZ – Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, announced the development of Stella, a 308-unit, Class A multifamily community in the Phoenix suburb of San Tan Valley. Thompson Thrift plans to start construction in June and welcome new residents beginning in late 2024.
“San Tan Valley is part of Arizona’s rapidly growing Pinal County,” said Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential. “We are excited that residents will have a top-quality new rental option to choose from when Stella opens its doors next year.”
Located on a 20-acre site near North Gary Road and West Hunt Highway, Stella will consist of 12 two- and three-tale buildings, a resort-style swimming pool with adjacent lawn and outdoor pavilion, two pickleball courts, two dog parks and relaxing gardens with fruit trees and fountains. The one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes will offer up to 1,513 square feet and residents will be able to select from a variety of layouts and signature amenities including private enclosed yards or patio options and detached single-car garages. The apartment homes will be finished with elegant quartz countertops, hardwood style-flooring, stainless steel appliances, high-speed, instant-on internet access, ceiling fans, full-size washer and dryer, smart thermostat and an Alexa-compatible smart hub.
The pet-friendly luxury community will be close to multiple outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, or exploring the San Tan Mountain Regional Park, a national park that is located two miles west of the property. Residents will be living near an array of retail options that include national tenants such as Starbucks, Taco Bell, Panda Express, Chipotle and Burger King, with a high-volume Walmart Supercenter adjacent to the property. In addition, Hunt Highway provides future residents with ease of access to nearby Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and Loop 202.
The employment corridor along Loop 202 features high-paying jobs from companies such as Liberty Mutual, Deloitte, Dignity Health and Isagenix. Additionally, Arizona State University’s new Mesa City Center, a new state-of-the-art digital media learning center, is 10 minutes north. The area is also home to two airports – Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport and the Chandler Municipal Airport.
This will be Thompson Thrift’s sixth community in Arizona.

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Mill Creek Announces Start of Preleasing at 378-Unit Modera Gulch Mixed-Use Apartment Community on Nashville’s Division Street

NASHVILLE, TN – 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 Gulch, a mixed-use apartment community located along Nashville’s vibrant Division Street.
The 15-tale community, which features 378 apartment homes and approximately 18,000 feet of ground-floor retail space, features unobstructed views of the city and a superb Walk Score of 89. First go-ins at Modera Gulch are scheduled for August.
“The Gulch has become one of Nashville’s most desired neighborhoods, and we’re excited to open our doors to our initial residents at this incredible new community,” said Luca Barber, senior managing director of development for Nashville for Mill Creek Residential. “We’re confident that the unmatched location, walkability and proximity to downtown – coupled with a best-in-class community with sweeping city views and a refined suite of amenities – will make a high-quality living experience that will truly encompass everything Nashville has to offer.”
Modera Gulch adds to Mill Creek’s emerging presence in Nashville and joins inaugural community Modera Germantown, which started preleasing in March and is amidst first go-ins. Mill Creek officially entered the Nashville market in 2019 with a new regional office.
Situated at 810 Division Street, Modera Gulch will feature an abundance of onsite retail, including Hi-Wire Brewing, Pure Sweat and Float Spa, Jade and Clover, High Street Wine, P. Volve, SolidCore and an OVME med spa. The community is also surrounded by a bevy of boutique retailers, a diverse array of restaurants and a wide variety of employment opportunities. That includes Amazon’s new Operations Center of Excellence, which is less than one mile from the community. The neighborhood also features the Frist Art Museum, Country Music Hall of Fame and the city’s renowned Lower Broadway. In addition, the 32-acre mixed-use urban district Capitol View is located just over a mile from the community.
The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Green certified community offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with an average size of 910 square feet and select den layouts, with several homes including oversized balconies. Community amenities include an expansive sixth-floor amenity deck, outdoor swimming pool, rooftop dog park and observation deck, barbecue area with dining tables, pet spa, clubhouse, game room with pool table and arcade games, conference room, co-working space and coffee bar. A club-quality fitness center includes a yoga/Pilates studio, TRX system, individual training and additional user-friendly features. Residents will also have access to controlled-access garage parking, package delivery service, dedicated bike storage and additional storage.
Apartment interiors are delivered with nine-foot ceilings, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, 42-inch custom cabinetry, pendant lighting, oversized windows with roller shades, upgraded fixtures, programmable thermostats and in-home washers and dryers. Designer bathrooms include double vanities, tile shower surrounds and linen closets while bedrooms are equipped with walk-in closets and built-in storage.

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