GUILDERLAND, NY – The Apex at Crossgates, Guilderland’s newest multifamily apartment and townhome community, in the heart of the Capital Region, celebrated their groundbreaking ceremony.
Close to 100 attendees were on-site to celebrate this magnificent community. Local vendors including Fort Orange Brewing and RAD Soap were featured throughout the event, highlighting the Apex community-centered approach. Invitees also heard from special guest speakers including Capital Region Chamber Sr. VP of Community Advancement Pete Bardunias, The United Group of Companies Inc. EVP of Development Jeff Smetana, and The United Group of Companies Inc. President and CEO Michael Uccellini.
The Apex at Crossgates will feature a diverse selection of spacious one/two/three-bedroom floor plans plus 30 townhouse-style units, offering residents brilliant options for luxurious worry-free living, as well as under-building secure parking. Serving as the central hub of the community will be an expansive clubhouse boasting amenities that include remote workspaces, premium golf simulator, social lounge, tech-driven package services, state-of-the art fitness center, yoga studio, game room with pool table and card table, dog park, pet grooming, pool, outdoor kitchen with grilling stations and multi-sport courts.
The spacious apartments will have nine-foot ceiling heights, luxury bathroom finishes, elegant kitchens with stainless appliances and quartz counter tops, designer fixtures, walk-in closets, large balconies, and so much more.
Development of this community will aid in serving the Capital Region’s diverse population with a variety of needs that center around seeking a living situation that perfectly combines luxury, convenience, and accessibility to everything that makes the Capital Region unique. This community will sit adjacent to Crossgates Mall, by way of a lit walking path allowing residents simple access to premier food, shopping, and entertainment options within minutes from home.
The United Group of Companies and United Development Corp are overseeing the development and construction of the community in conjunction with Trinity Building & Construction Management Corp, who will serve as general contractor. The construction period is expected to be approximately 24 months, commencing February 2023. The community is managed by United Plus Property Management.

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SEATTLE, WA – San Francisco-based real estate investment firm Hamilton Zanze announced the sale of Sierra Sun in Puyallup, Washington. The property is located in Puyallup’s South Hill, a well loved choice for Pierce County residents. The firm bought the community in May 2014 and the sale closed on May 15, 2023.
During their ownership, Hamilton Zanze completed many successful renovations focused on making the property run more efficiently. These projects included unit renovations, landscaping, pool and spa repairs, amenity improvements, lighting enhancements, and the addition of a dog park.
“We are very pleased with the performance of Sierra Sun,” said Anthony Ly, senior director of dispositions at Hamilton Zanze. “The property experienced strong rent growth while also being a cost-effective alternative to other urban areas of Washington. Transacting in this current market is not without its challenges,” added Ly. “The Kidder Mathews team led a strong marketing effort which resulted in the selection of a very strong buyer that could navigate this market.”
Sierra Sun was built in 2003 and is located at 12415 172nd Street East in Puyallup. The property comprises 150 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units averaging 1,133 square feet. Unit amenities include maple cabinetry, electric fireplaces, kitchen islands, nine-foot ceilings, attached two-car garages, tile features, and designer accents. Community amenities feature a two swimming pools and spas, 24-hour fitness studio, spacious clubhouse with a koi fishpond, gourmet kitchen, coffee bistro, classic billiard room, business center, gazebo, and gated entry.
Sierra Sun is located in Puyallup, WA, on just over 14 acres, along Sunrise Boulevard East facing south with views of Mount Rainer, the highest peak in the Cascade Range. The community is approximately 10 miles east of Tacoma and 40 miles south of Seattle, providing access to major retail and employment centers. Sierra Sun is located near several of the Seattle/Tacoma metro’s largest economic drivers, such as Boeing, Starbucks, Amazon, and Microsoft. The Port of Seattle is one of the major gateways for trade with Asia and one of the top 10 largest ports in the United States.

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CHARLOTTE, NC – Wood Partners, a national leader in multifamily real estate development, announced the official grand opening of its newest luxury residential community in Charlotte, North Carolina, Alta Filament, named after the site’s history in manufacturing lightbulbs.
Located at 525 E 21st Street in the city’s burgeoning North Davidson neighborhood (NoDa), Alta Filament offers residents simple access to the area’s growing list of local shops, restaurants, and nightlife options just a small walk from the property. The property also puts residents just steps away from the well loved Charlotte Greenway Trail and 21-acre Cordelia Park, as well as the Blue Line and Optimist Food Hall all within minutes of the city’s Uptown district. In addition, Alta Filament’s prime location in NoDa offers residents direct access to several of Charlotte’s top employers within minutes of the property including Carolinas Healthcare System, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Novant Health and Duke Energy.
“We are excited to bring a new level of luxury living to the Charlotte area as we officially turn the lights on to our newest apartment community, Alta Filament,” said Carter Siegel, Executive Managing Director for Wood Partners. “As our third property in the thriving NoDa submarket, we look forward to serving as a right partner for this unique Charlotte community as we welcome new residents to Alta Filament and the Wood Partners family.”
Alta Filament offers 352 apartment homes complete with one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, as well as 22 townhomes with private exterior entrances. The building’s design evokes an industrial, warehouse aesthetic harkening back to the site’s manufacturing history, and provides a sophisticated, urban feel with brick walls and straight lines throughout the property. Each home features sophisticated urban accents and high-end finishes including luxurious kitchens complete with white quartz countertops, classic white subway tile backsplash, frameless two-tone custom cabinetry, brushed nickel hardware, and stainless-steel GE appliances. Additional home features include contemporary regency grey wide-plank flooring, front-load washer and dryer sets, wood blinds and private patios, as well as built-in desks and drop stations in select homes.
Truly setting Alta Filament apart from the surrounding market is the community’s wide range of best-in-class amenities. Throughout the property, residents have access to a resort-style pool with cabanas and retractable canopies, an outdoor courtyard with hammocks, an outdoor kitchen, BBQ stations and firepits, a pet wash area, and a do-it-yourself bike repair shop. Inside the community club house, residents can delight in the 24-hour fitness club with an attached outdoor body sculpt lawn, a fully equipped podcast studio, high-tech conference and multimedia rooms, the Exchange Club co-workspace and much more.

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