LEANDER, TX – Leading national multifamily real estate developer Wood Partners announced the official grand opening of its newest luxury residential development, Alta Leander Station, located just north of Austin in Leander, Texas.
Situated at 348 Main Street, the new community provides a prime North Austin location for residents looking to take advantage of all the eclectic city has to offer, from best-in-class shopping and entertainment to renowned dining and nightlife options. Located just off Highway 183, Alta Leander Station also provides quick access to nearby residential communities like Round Rock and Cedar Park, as well as downtown Austin via the CapMetro station adjacent to the community, which offers a direct route to downtown.
“We are thrilled to welcome residents to Wood Partners’ newest community—Alta Leander Station—as we continue to see unprecedented amounts of growth and development taking place in North Austin,” said Bart Barrett, Managing Director. “Alta Leander Station’s location provides the perfect balance of work and play opportunities and enables residents to delight in all that Austin has to offer.”
Offering 276 apartment homes consisting of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, Alta Leander Station raises the bar for comfort and sophistication with luxurious finishes and thoughtful interior details. Each home boasts an airy, open concept layout with luxurious kitchens complete with stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, custom 42″ cabinets, granite countertops, and designer tile backsplashes. Custom plank flooring is featured throughout, providing an added touch of warmth, while full-size in-home washer and dryer sets further boost the convenience factor.
Just outside their doors, residents of Alta Leander Station will also delight in the community’s outstanding amenities, including a resort-style swimming pool with an expansive sundeck, an outdoor kitchen and grilling areas, and an on-site pet play area. Inside the community clubhouse, residents have access to a 24/7 high-end fitness center complete with Precor equipment and technology, co-working offices, and multiple lively entertainment spaces. In addition, a nature trail adjacent to the community provides the perfect place to take a stroll in the fantastic Texas outdoors.
As growth within the Austin area continues to boom, residents have an ideal location close to several new attractions including Northline, Leander’s new 116-acre downtown district. Situated just north of the community, this in-progress development area will soon offer additional shopping, dining, and office options. In addition, Apple is finalizing development of its new 3 million square foot campus, which is set to house more than 5,000 employees when it opens later this year.

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ATLANTA, GA – San Francisco-based real estate investment firm Hamilton Zanze is excited to announce the sale of The Residences at Vinings Mountain, a three-property portfolio consisting of the Peak at Vinings Mountain, Lakeside at Vinings Mountain, and The Views at Vinings Mountain. The firm bought the Georgia apartment properties in 2016 and the sale closed on May 24, 2022.
Throughout their ownership, Hamilton Zanze completed numerous improvements to improve leasing efforts and increase rental rates. Interior advancements on buildings surrounding the lake at the Lakeside property include the additions of granite countertops and new stainless-steel appliances. Exterior upgrades also helped to improve the overall allure of the communities; during ownership HZ performed tree trimming to allow for pool and lake views, built a waterfront gazebo, and extending walking trails around the properties.
“The Residences at Vining’s is a significant disposition for Hamilton Zanze. Prior to 2016, HZ focused on the west coast and southwest markets. The three-property portfolio was our first acquisition in the southeast and laid the foundation for our expansion into the eastern U.S,” said Anthony Ly, senior director of dispositions at Hamilton Zanze. “The Vining’s portfolio exceeded return expectations over the projected five-year hold period. We are pleased with the execution of our business plot that included, unit renovations, clubhouse upgrades and improving management.”
The three assets in the Vinings Portfolio are garden-style Class B+ communities built in 1980 and 1983 on over 53 acres. Together, these gated properties are comprised of 34 total two- and three-tale residential buildings with a total of 680 units. The communities includes several upscale amenities such as fitness centers, game rooms, kitchen areas, a dog park, a movie theatre, a wine tasting room, a golf simulator, and breathtaking walking trails.
The Vining Properties are located within a 20-minute drive from Downtown Atlanta, offering simple access to Interstates 75 and 285. The communities are also in close proximity to major employment centers and one of Atlanta’s top tourist attractions, SunTrust Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Surrounding the Vining Properties are comparatively affluent neighborhoods, benefitting from stable employment growth from the healthcare, manufacturing, and construction industries.

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FLAGLER BEACH, FL – Funding has been secured to develop The Preserve at Flagler Beach, a 240-unit workforce apartment community located in Flagler Beach, Florida. The 240-unit apartment community project will be developed through a joint venture between Portage Real Estate and Piedmont Private Equity. This is Portage Real Estate’s second partnership with impact real estate funds managed by American South Fund Management (ASFM), a partnership between SDS Capital Group and Vintage Realty Company. With total development costs projected at $57 million, The Preserve at Flagler Beach is the first investment in Florida for ASFM impact funds. All 240 one, two and three-bedroom apartment units will be rented at rates affordable at 115% Area Median Income (AMI) or less, bringing critically-needed workforce housing to this community.
“The Preserve continues Piedmont’s mission of providing quality housing to local communities,” said Eric Conkright, Piedmont Private Equity. We will also be contributing over $600,000 for the construction of a new school and buy of a fire truck as part of a comprehensive effort to uplift the community”.
“The 240 units being added to the community through The Preserve at Flagler Beach is providing housing that is much needed by the community – quality housing that is affordable,” said Deborah La Franchi, ASFM Managing Partner. “This development is perfectly aligned with ASFM’s mission of providing quality affordable housing to families and individuals throughout the South.”
Impact funds managed by ASFM target their impact investments into distressed communities of color within a 10-state footprint across the South. Since 2018, impact funds managed by ASFM have made 16 investments in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana and Arkansas totalling $68 million and over $302 million of project costs to date.
“We are thrilled to expand our footprint in the South to the state of Florida,” said David Alexander, ASFM Managing Partner. “Piedmont Private Equity and Portage Real Estate have proven to be brilliant partners in achieving exactly the types of impacts within socio-economically disadvantaged areas that ASFM impact funds like to make.”

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