CHICAGO, IL – The Saint Grand, a co-development and joint venture between Mavrek Development, Double Eagle Development, Luxury Living, and GW Properties, started welcoming its first residents. The mixed-use development is located in the heart of Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. The Saint Grand includes 248 Class A luxury apartments at 218 E. Grand Ave, 45,000 square feet of offices at 535 N. St Clair, and 8,000 square feet of street-level retail at the corner of Grand Avenue and N. St. Clair.
“The Saint Grand’s apartments fuse vibrant Chicago living into sophisticated design, seamlessly integrated with the thriving Streeterville community,” said Aaron Galvin, Founder of Luxury Living. “After the first few weeks of leasing, we are thrilled by the initial traction.”
The Saint Grand’s apartments feature a mix of floorplans ranging from studios to 2 Bedrooms + Dens, emphasizing in-unit workspaces and private outdoor space to accommodate post-pandemic renter preferences. A suite of community amenities includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, co-working spaces with ten private study/work rooms, upscale lounges, and a rooftop pool deck scheduled to open in May.
“The Saint Grand offers highly requested amenities, including in-unit workspaces to accommodate work-from-home and private outdoor space,” said Galvin. Using real-time rental trends to inform this property’s architecture, design, and operations has been incredibly helpful. Initial feedback is proving our development thesis resonates with renters.”
In addition to the multifamily offering, the property includes The Offices at The Saint Grand, 45,000 square feet of flagship Class A office space located at 535 N. St Clair. The two full floors of office space also include private outdoor space, modern ventilation systems, and other intentional post-pandemic health safety elements. Office tenants will benefit from accessing and enjoying the apartment amenities.
“As one of the most active development groups in Chicago, we’re thrilled with the market’s reaction to The Saint Grand,” remarked Adam Friedberg, CEO at Mavrek. “In the coming weeks, we will be unveiling a lineup of exciting retail tenants poised to elevate the neighborhood’s vibrancy and enrich the experiences of both residents and office tenants.”
Double Eagle President Andrew Juiris added, “The Saint Grand is already exceeding expectations. We couldn’t be more pleased with the level of luxury and quality the property offers residents, shoppers, and employers.”
Along with the development team, The Saint Grand is the result of collaboration among industry leaders NORR (architecture), Lendlease (construction), Harken Interiors (interior design), and Cushman and Wakefield, who will oversee residential and commercial property management.

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CHARLESTON, SC – West Shore, a fully integrated real estate investment firm with a specific focus on the acquisition and management of multifamily assets, announced its acquisition of The Preserve at Essex Farms in Charleston, South Carolina. The buy marks a major milestone for the quick-growing company, as it now owns and operates more than 15,000 units across the southeastern and southwestern United States since its founding less than eight years ago. This is West Shore s ninth buy in the Palmetto State, increasing its total units under ownership and operation in South Carolina to nearly 2,500.
The Preserve at Essex Farms is conveniently located in the West Ashley neighborhood of Charleston, an established and growing area that provides access to both employment and lifestyle destinations, earning its recognition as one of the top cities ranked by Travel + Leisure for the last eight years.
The property offers an attractive array of apartment options, from studios to three-bedroom units in a variety of layouts including townhome-style homes. These upscale apartments feature fully equipped, modern kitchens, in-unit washers and dryers, large private balconies, and spacious living spaces. Preserve also provides exceptional amenities such as a pool, 24-hour fitness center, coffee bar, and more. The apartment community is pet friendly and caters to residents needs, including offering a leash-free park and spa for furry companions.
Our continued investment in the southeast, highlighted by our acquisition of The Preserve at Essex Farms in Charleston, marks a historic moment in West Shore s sustained and impactful growth as the firm now owns and operates over 15,000 units across the United States, said Lee Rosenthal, President of West Shore. This acquisition and the 15,000-unit milestone West Shore achieved in under eight years underscores the success of our strategy that blends an entrepreneurial approach with institutional investment discipline in the ownership and operation of multifamily assets.
The Charleston MSA has experienced an unprecedented 23% growth over the past decade, which is nearly three times the national average, positioning the area for continued rent and economic growth. The Preserve at Essex Farms provides a blend of urban and suburban living, providing simple access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and downtown attractions as well as units that offer a collection of amenities delivering modern solace and effortless style. Additionally, the apartment community offers simple access to Kiawah and Folly Islands, renowned for their miles of pristine beaches.
The Preserve at Essex Farms is an exceptional apartment living experience located within a metro area that continues to benefit from unprecedented job growth and impressive levels of capital investment, said Steven P. Rosenthal, Chairman of West Shore. Charleston has the highest concentration of young professionals among all mid-size metros and continues to attract residents and jobs thanks to the area s historic charm, temperate climate, and booming economy. The achievement of owning and operating 15,000 units is a landmark that highlights our successful growth and corporate strategy.

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CONYERS, GA – Quarterra Multifamily, a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation and a vertically integrated multifamily apartment builder, developer, and property manager, in partnership with Nuveen, announced the start of leasing at Emblem Conyers, Quarterra’s latest community in the Atlanta market.
Emblem Conyers is a 264-home garden-style community in Conyers, Georgia, a charming town on the eastern edge of the Atlanta Metro Area. Conyers offers the best of both worlds, pairing a small town feel with urban shopping and cultural opportunities. The area features brilliant schools, convenient retail and exceptional regional accessibility. Emblem communities were made by Quarterra to help address the nationwide shortage of attainable housing available to middle-income renters. Emblem Conyers is part of Lennar’s larger Miller Pointe development, which will also include 95 single-family homes.
“Emblem Conyers offers an elevated living experience in an incredibly enviable location,” said Doug Bober, Emblem Communities Division President for Quarterra. “Conyers has its own identity, with a historic downtown district and community festivals, yet maintains its connection to Atlanta. Emblem Conyers was designed to place residents in touch with their local neighborhood and within reach of that huge city energy. And the Emblem brand ensures attainable housing with resort-style amenities, well-appointed designer homes and an ideal location.”
Emblem Conyers positions residents to soak in the area’s natural beauty and delight in the outdoors, whether it’s exploring nearby Johnson Park, Wheeler Park, Lake Varner, Jackson Lake or Lake Oconee, or participating in the recreational opportunities at Earl O’Neal Sports Complex. Situated at 2365 Georgia Route 20 SE, the community puts residents within quick reach of local dining, including Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, Cielo Mexican Grill, Tropical Smoothie Café, Zaxby’s Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings, Mellow Mushroom, Kumo Hibachi and Sushi, Dunkin’ and Starbucks. Essentials can be procured blocks away at Conyers Commons, anchored by Target and Publix, or Stonecrest Mall.
From its location on Georgia Route 20, the community is just minutes from Interstate 20, leading to Atlanta and Covington, as well as major regional employers like Pratt Industries, Rivian, Rockdale Medical Center, Jet Corr and Hillphoenix.
Emblem Conyers consists of one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, with carefully curated floor plans ranging from 774 to 1,194 square feet. The SmartRent-equipped community is highlighted by convenient, energy-saving IoT technologies. Kitchens include stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes and pendant lighting over islands. Luxury vinyl plank floor is featured throughout, with carpeted bedrooms and walk-in closets. Bathrooms are adorned with quartz countertops, and oversized tubs with tile surrounds.
All residents have access to a modern clubhouse with spacious social lounge, resort-caliber pool with an expansive sun shelf, multiple outdoor grill stations, package lockers, dog park and 396 parking spaces (including 30 garages).

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