WASHINGTON, DC – Insight Property Group, with partner AHC, has announced its acquisition of Colvin Woods Apartments, a 259-unit community on Becontree Lake Drive in Reston, VA. The community will be re-branded as Haven Reston and, in partnership with Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority, the venture will preserve all 259 units for households earning between 60% and 80% of the area median income (AMI).
“Insight Property Group is excited to preserve affordability at Haven Reston and expand that opportunity to the entire community over the next several years,” said Tim White, Principal at Insight. “We are thrilled to partner once again with AHC, who has repeatedly demonstrated their commitment and success at preserving and expanding housing that is affordable and attainable to a growing segment of Fairfax County residents.”
“Partnering with local jurisdictions to address the urgent need for workforce and affordable housing in the DC Metro area has proven to be something that Insight is particularly well suited for,” said Insight Group Partner, Mae Klinger. “Our founders’ roots are firmly planted in the pursuit of attainable housing and we have spent decades involved in and advocating for solutions to affordability in a rapidly growing region with dramatically increasing housing insecurity such as ours. Culturally and operationally, Insight embraces a highly disciplined, institutional-level approach to investments that attracts equity partners of the highest quality who have the utmost faith in our ability to perform. For our municipal partners, the Insight team understands their housing goals and can be the partner that best helps them accomplish those goals.”
“Through our joint venture with Insight and with significant support from Fairfax County, we’re ensuring housing security for hundreds of individuals and families for decades into the future,” says Paul Bernard, AHC Inc. President & CEO. “Preserving the affordable housing in this gorgeous woodland area, full of nearby amenities, is central to our mission of helping residents thrive.”
Built in 1979, Haven Reston has provided naturally occurring affordability in a lush, silent setting convenient to all the amenities and job centers in and around Reston, VA. With the acquisition, Insight Property Group and AHC will phase in affordability income and rent requirements over the next three to five years. No current residents will be displaced over the next five years regardless of income.
Haven Reston has one and two-bedroom apartments with a community clubhouse, playground, fitness center, and swimming pool. The venture intends to invest in a number of improvements to building exteriors, common areas, and amenities, and landscaped areas. Gates Hudson has managed the property to date and the existing team has been retained to continue that management role.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – A 252-unit multifamily property, Gardens at West in San Antonio, Texas, has been bought by Embrey, a diversified real estate investment company.
The property, built in 1995, will be rebranded to The Hayden on West Ave. The company’s nationally recognized and award-winning Embrey Management Services will take over property management.
The community’s ideal North Central location, adjacent to Highway 281 between Loop 410 and Loop 1604, provides convenient access to anywhere in the city. The area offers an outstanding employment base of more than 131,000 jobs within a five-mile radius. Nearby major employers include Amazon, Methodist and Baptist hospitals, Valero Energy, USAA, and more.
“This community is in one of the most stable rental markets in the country and offers residents a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere with resort-class amenities, nearby walking trails and quick access to downtown,” said Alex Sampson, Vice President of Acquisitions at Embrey. “We plot to fully renovate the property, elevating the resident experience to market standards. With this centralized location and the high-demand rental market in San Antonio, this is a terrific investment for Embrey.”
The Hayden on West Ave exemplifies Embrey’s value-add investment approach. With no properties under construction within a three-mile radius, a desirable location, a plotted unit interior, and amenity renovation, and a rebrand to The Hayden on West Ave, this community will appeal to the modern San Antonio renter.
“This acquisition signifies the momentum of our acquisition platform and capital base,” says Sampson. “Marking the second acquisition in the greater San Antonio area, we will continue to seek opportunities like this to make value for our capital partners.”
Embrey worked with PCCP, LLC on this acquisition, with debt funded by Comerica. Newmark sales brokers Matt Michelson and Pat Jones and debt brokers Tyler Nowlin and Andy Hill of Berkadia helped in the transaction.

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Buvermo Investments, a commercial real estate investment company, announced the acquisition of Inspire Coastal Grand, an active adult apartment home community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The property, which now operates under the name, The Grove at Coastal Grand, is located at 1749 Sea Pine Blvd.
The acquisition highlights Buvermo’s growing investment in the active adult sector and will bring capital improvements to the current property, as well as the introduction of Greystar, the global leader in rental housing, as the new property management team onsite. Greystar is also the leader in active adult space, currently operating 90 active adult apartment homes and roughly 15,000 units nationwide.
“We are seeing an influx of older adults migrating to coastal towns that are seeking connection and community,” stated Kevin Woodley, Managing Partner at Buvermo. “Our goal in acquiring this resort-influenced community is to further develop community partnerships and both enhance the development offerings and innovate the operations for current and future residents. We are excited to be a part of all the growth in Myrtle Beach.”
Myrtle Beach’s first and only active adult community opened its doors in April 2021 to residents aged 55 years and older. The four-tale, 194-unit development offers residents one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans with private balconies and patios. Spanning over 9 acres, the community features include a resort-style pool, fitness center, yoga studio, creative arts room, theater room, billiards room, dog park, outdoor courtyards, walking trail, pickleball and bocce ball courts, and more. The property is located just minutes away from the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade and near the Whispering Pines golf course, as well as a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options in the heart of Myrtle Beach.
“We are thrilled to partner with First National Bank on this acquisition,” said Jim Lindsey, Managing Partner at Buvermo. “We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with each of these experienced entities in both broadening our collective portfolios and serving the needs of residents 55 and older in Myrtle Beach. We look forward to further developing this property’s potential and offering tremendous value to the local community.”
The Grove at Coastal Grand is currently the only active living community that offers rental units in the local Myrtle Beacharea. Residents delight in a resort-inspired carefree lifestyle, a strong sense of community, engaging programming with a plethora of on-site events, and amenities geared towards staying healthy and active, as well as a maintenance-free lifestyle—all differentiators between this property and others serving the 55+ age demographic.
Myrtle Beach is more than just a tourist destination and has been rated in the “Top 25 Best Places to Retire” by U.S. News & World Report, based on the happiness of local residents, housing affordability, tax rates and healthcare quality. With mild weather year-round and a coastal location with proximity to sprawling beaches and fine dining, the area draws tourists and retirees alike.

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