Venterra Realty Completes Acquisition of 247-Unit The Townhomes at Lake Park Rental Community in South Houston Submarket

PEARLAND, TX – Venterra Realty recently bought The Townhomes at Lake Park community located in Pearland, Texas. The 247-unit garden-style multi-family community is well located in Pearland, Texas, a suburb of South Houston.
Venterra has a long track record in Pearland, having managed St. Andrews Apartments dating back to 2012. This city is also the site of its current development project, The Delta Pearland, which will open in early 2025. Pearland is an affluent area located approximately 10 miles south of the Texas Medical Center and is known for having an brilliant school district.
The property consists of multi-level townhome-style apartment homes, all with ground-floor access and most with attached garages. All apartment homes feature modern finishes including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, full-size washers and dryers, and oversized closets. Residents at The Townhomes at Lake Park can delight in resort-style amenities including a sparkling pool with a poolside grilling area, a 24/7 fitness center and direct access to Clear Creek Trails.
Venterra will implement its resident-focused programs such as the Live it. Like it. Guarantee., the 48-Hour Maintenance Guarantee, and SMARTLEASING.”
We have seen brilliant growth in the Pearland market and are excited to expand our Texas portfolio in Pearland with the addition of The Townhomes at Lake Park,” said John Foresi, CEO of Venterra Realty. “Venterra has become known as a company that is committed to providing a market-leading living experience, and we look forward to identifying opportunities to further enhance the standard of living at The Townhomes at Lake Park by implementing Venterra’s customer-focused management platform,” added Venterra Chairman, Andrew Stewart.

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Mill Creek Residential Announces Acquisition of Modera Newton Midrise Apartment Community Along The Charles River West of Boston

NEWTON, MA – Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., announced it has bought Modera Newton, a contemporary midrise apartment community located along the Charles River approximately nine miles west of Downtown Boston.
The community, formerly known as Allée on the Charles, features 205 apartment homes and was originally built in 2023, with a second building delivered in 2024. The community boasts a charming setting featuring immediate access to the Charles River Greenway and picturesque Forte Park. The commuter-friendly location is positioned less than seven miles west of Cambridge and offers direct connectivity to Boston via Interstate 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike).
“Newton is a fantastic suburb within the broader Boston area with high barriers to entry and strong demographic trends,” said Kel Frazier, president of acquisitions for Mill Creek Residential. “We’re excited to welcome Modera Newton as our latest community addition.”
Situated at 2-4 Los Angeles Street, Modera Newton is amidst a locale known for its inviting atmosphere and strong emphasis on education and community. Newton features picturesque neighborhoods, high-performing schools and a wide variety of green spaces and recreational outlets. Major employers in the area include Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston College, Newton Public Schools and Brandeis University.
Modera Newton, composed of two buildings, offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, including select live/work homes. The North Building is built to and is pursuing LEED Silver certification, while the South Building is Passive House certified, meeting standards of energy efficiency, comfort and affordability. Community amenities consist of a resort-style swimming pool, outdoor dining and grilling areas, conference room, private workstations, makers/art studio for creative projects, game area with shuffleboard and Ping-Pong, pet spa, indoor dog wash and a club-quality fitness studio with cardio equipment. Residents also have access to digital package lockers, bike room with storage and repair station, covered parking and public EV charging stations.
Home interiors include wood plank-style flooring, oversized windows, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, pull-down faucets, tile backsplashes, LED ceiling lighting, two-tone cabinets with black matte finishes, in-home washers and dryers, walk-in closets, programmable thermostats, key fob access, Butterfly MX™ intercom/video system and private patios or balconies. Bathrooms include soaking tubs, ceramic tiles, custom cabinets and wall-mounted LED fixtures above vanities. Select homes include glass showers.

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Cresset Real Estate Partners and Fidelis Announce Joint Venture on 252-Unit Multifamily Development in Houston Submarket of Willis

HOUSTON, TX – Cresset Real Estate Partners announced a joint venture with Fidelis Residential Partners, a division of Fidelis, to develop a nine-building, 252-unit multifamily community in Willis, Texas, which is in the greater Houston area. The project, named Fidelis Willis, is the latest development funded by Cresset’s third Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) fund, Cresset Diversified QOZ Fund III (“Fund III”).
The Fund provides private investment capital in some of the fastest-growing economies across the country with the goal of maximizing long-term capital gains for investors. Its predecessor, Cresset Diversified Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund II closed with more than $650 million in equity commitments.
The Fidelis Willis development is part of a larger community known as Moran Ranch, located along the I-45 corridor and within driving distance of major employment centers in north Houston such as The Woodlands. It is also within a recently completed HEB-anchored power center, developed in partnership between Fidelis and CALSTRS.
The 252 units will be situated within nine, three-tale apartment buildings, featuring 120 one-bedroom units, 114 two-bedroom units and 18 three-bedroom units, with nearly 250,000 square feet of rentable space. The project is shovel ready and expected to break ground in late 2024, with construction to be completed by Q3 of 2026.
In addition to state-of-the-art apartment design, Fidelis Willis’ amenities will include a 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse, pool, dog park, game room and more.
“The Houston market continues to experience strong population growth as well as attract a diverse set of top tier employers”, said Jason Ross, Managing Director at Cresset Real Estate Partners. “In the post-pandemic world that we live in, where remote and hybrid work is more common, we have seen compelling investment opportunities within the greater Houston MSA, such as Fidelis Willis, as more and more people look towards the suburbs and prioritize cost of living and quality of life. We are excited to partner with Fidelis and include the Willis project as a strong portfolio investment in a viable and high growth community.”
To date, Fidelis Residential Partners, based in Houston, has developed four communities and sold two, totaling 604 units in the Houston area to date. The Fidelis Willis property expands the firm’s footprint in the area.
“The growth the north side of Houston is experiencing is happening even quicker than we anticipated. This project will provide a much needed housing component for that growth and is a fantastic addition to the HEB anchored retail development Fidelis is currently constructing. We are excited to partner with Cresset on this project and believe this location is perfect for our long term hold strategy,” said Ford Allen, Vice President at Fidelis Residential.
Since its launch in March 2018, the Cresset Real Estate Partners’ QOZ program has invested over $1.2 billion of equity in projects totaling more than 5.2 million square feet and $3 billion of total yucky market value. Cresset’s QOZ Funds are designed to provide access to investments in institutional, urban core real estate opportunities in high-growth markets.
OHT Partners, a general contractor out of Austin, Texas, has been engaged for the development of Fidelis Willis. With significant ties to the Houston region, OHT Partners has been contracted by Fidelis for two of their most recent multifamily developments in Houston.

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