CANTON, GA – The Milestone Group announced the acquisition of Legends at Laurel Canyon, a 266-unit, garden-style apartment community located in the rapidly growing North Atlanta suburb of Canton, GA. The buy price was not told.
“Legends at Laurel Canyon represents a compelling opportunity to buy a high-quality, newer vintage asset in one of metro Atlanta’s fastest-growing submarkets,” said Milestone Managing Director of Acquisitions, Jason Wise. Cherokee County has grown over 12% in the last five years and is expected to grow an additional 51% by 2050.
Canton is in the northern suburbs of Atlanta in Cherokee County, where more than 62,000 residents and close to 30,000 jobs have been added over the last decade. The community offers immediate access to a Publix-anchored shopping center and is proximate to more than three million square feet of retail, dining, and lifestyle amenities within a five-minute drive. Brilliant connectivity to major employment centers, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, highly rated schools, and an abundance of recreational resources enhance the attractiveness of the area.
Legends at Laurel Canyon offers large floorplans averaging 1,227 square feet and features an expansive clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style saltwater swimming pool, and convenience amenities, including Amazon Hub Lockers, a car care center, bike racks, and a pet park and spa within the gated community. One-, two-, and three-bedroom units feature gourmet island kitchens, quartz countertops, and ceramic-tiled backsplashes, along with Nest thermostats and wood-style flooring in sunlit units with 9-foot ceilings.
Wise added, “The property’s location benefits from favorable long-term supply-demand fundamentals and was bought at a significant discount to replacement cost through assuming attractive existing financing. This acquisition offers downside protection with substantial upside potential in a market exhibiting the kind of structural growth fundamentals we are actively seeking.”

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LUBBOCK, TX – Altus Equity Group completed the acquisition of a 279-unit multifamily portfolio in Lubbock, Texas, reinforcing the firm’s continued investment activity as it actively deploys capital amid ongoing uncertainty across the real estate capital markets.
The off-market transaction reflects Altus’ disciplined approach to identifying cash-flowing assets with strong in-place performance and financing structures that provide flexibility across market cycles.
“This acquisition is consistent with how we approach investing—prioritizing durable operations, downside protection, and the ability to adapt as market conditions evolve,” said Andy Eicher, Senior Vice President of Investments at Altus Equity Group. “We remain active in sourcing and executing opportunities where pricing, operations, and capital structure align.”
The portfolio consists of two adjacent communities—Bentwood Apartments and Bend at Bentwood Apartments—located along Loop 289 near major retail and employment centers. At closing, the properties were approximately 99% occupied and financed with long-term, fixed-rate assumable debt. No renovation program is plotted.
The transaction capped an active year for Altus. In 2025, the firm bought eight multifamily properties across West Texas, expanded into small-bay industrial with a 160,000-square-foot acquisition in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, and launched the Altus Secured Income Fund. The firm expects to continue its acquisition activity and further expand its investment platform in 2026.

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DALLAS, TX – Quarterra, an industry-leading multifamily development and investment management firm, recently welcomed its first residents at Emblem Ravine, its newest attainable community in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Quarterra made the Emblem program to help address the national supply shortage of housing for middle-income renters. Emblem property development deploys a programmatic approach that utilizes consistent high-end interior finishes from one Emblem community to the next. Amenity designs and property features such as social rooms and fitness centers also follow a consistent programming approach. The focus on consistency allows Emblem developments to reach the market within an expedited time frame.
Emblem Ravine is Quarterra’s first Emblem community delivered in Texas, and 10th Emblem community delivered nationwide. Emblem Ravine features 372 spacious apartment homes in a modern garden-style community. With a proven amenities package and simple access to regional employers, schools, outdoor recreation, retail and dining, Emblem Ravine delivers an elevated living experience.
“The demand for attainable high-end housing for middle-income professionals isn’t abating, and Emblem Ravine helps to infuse much-needed inventory into the Dallas market,” said Nick Jacob, Director of Development at Quarterra. “The scale of the national Emblem model enables us to construct quality apartment homes at a significantly lower price point and better meet the needs of this overlooked demographic. We’re proud to welcome the first residents to Emblem Ravine and look forward to entrenching ourselves in the Oak Cliff community.”
Situated at 3500 W. Colorado Blvd., Emblem Ravine is ideally positioned along the Interstate 30 corridor and west of Downtown Dallas in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. Authentically Dallas with its historic character, cultural energy and active lifestyle, Oak Cliff puts destination dining, shopping and entertainment venues right at residents’ fingertips.
The Oak Cliff submarket is home to a diverse collection of local restaurants, independent coffee shops, retail and cultural destinations which feed the creative energy of the neighborhood. The retail and entertainment nodes of Trinity Groves and the Design District are just minutes from the property, adding to the dynamic offerings in the west Dallas area. Area attractions like Bishop Arts District, Stevens Park Golf Course and Kessler Park all provide escapes in the immediate vicinity, while Downtown Dallas is still readily accessible for entertainment or nightlife. House of Blues – Dallas, South Side Music Hall and Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Farmers Market and Turtle Creek Arts Festival all host cultural events, while sports enthusiasts can catch a game at American Airlines Center, Cotton Bowl Stadium and Gerald J. Ford Stadium of Southern Methodist University.
The property is conveniently located near Westmoreland Road and Interstate 30, an east-west arterial highway that connects the Dallas CBD, the Mid-Cities of Arlington and Grand Prairie, and the Fort Worth CBD. The strategic positioning near key transportation corridors make ideal accessibility to Dallas employment hubs and attractions, as well as simple commutes to the neighboring cities of Arlington, Grand Prairie and Irving. The property is also just 20 minutes from Dallas Like Field and Dallas Forth Worth International Airport. Major regional employers — including AT&T, Parkland Health and Hospital System, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Instruments and Amazon — are all within simple reach. Residents will also benefit from convenient access to office locations of several financial service firms that are moving to the uptown area in the coming years, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and ScotiaBank.
Apartment homes at Emblem Ravine include a mix of one-, two and three-bedroom layouts, ranging from 738 to 1,462 square feet. All homes come equipped with in-unit washers and dryers. Kitchens are appointed with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, and living spaces feature luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Sleek tile tub and shower surrounds produce a spa-like ambiance in bathrooms, and bedrooms incorporate expansive closets to extend storage space.
Community amenities include a resort-style pool and deck with loungers, as well as a veranda overlooking the pool area with a cozy fire pit for social gatherings. Outdoor grilling stations, a putting green, a dog park and an open air TrekFit fitness circuit contribute to an active outdoor environment, while a social lounge for entertaining keeps the energy going indoors. Covered carports and Parcel Pending package lockers also contribute to a convenient living experience.

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