FCP Partners With BMC Investments in $114 Million Acquisition of 461-Unit Aurora Meadows Apartment Community in Aurora, Colorado

AURORA, CO – FCP announces its third Colorado multifamily acquisition in less than two months with the $114 million joint venture recapitalization with BMC of Aurora Meadows, a 461-unit apartment community at 777 Dillon Way in Aurora, CO. With the Aurora Meadows investment, FCP’s Colorado multifamily portfolio includes three apartment communities with a total of 1,736 units.
“Expanding our portfolio in Colorado with BMC strengthens our market position alongside an existing partner,” said FCP’s Bart Hurlbut. “Together we will oversee a $12 million renovation plot for the property, modernizing units and common areas and improving several amenities.”
“We are excited to add another investment to the growing relationship with FCP,” said Jeff Stonger, Chief Investment Officer of BMC Investments. “This partnership with FCP is very synergistic and allows both groups to grow and scale across new markets and strategies together. BMC is highly focused on delivering high-quality, but affordable workforce housing options in the neighborhoods in which we invest,” added Stonger. “With FCP as our capital partner, we are able do that vision and deliver on our commitment to these communities.”
Aurora Meadows is well-located in Aurora, near one of Denver’s largest employment centers with simple access to main Denver thoroughfare, I-225. The community is blocks from the new Fitzsimons Light Rail stop, Fitzsimons Medical Campus, and abundant retail and dining amenities. Aurora Meadows features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with convenient on-site amenities.

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Stoneweg US Enters Houston Multifamily Market With Acquisition of 312-Unit Ashford Apartment Community in Energy Corridor

HOUSTON, TX – Stoneweg U.S., a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisitions and developments, announced the acquisition of Ashford Apartments, a 312-unit, Class A community located in the heart of Houston, Texas. The investment marks the company’s first acquisition in the ever-well loved Houston MSA; the 5th largest MSA in the US.
“Historically, our Texas and neighboring Southwest market-based assets have performed well for us, so strategically, adding Houston to the mix made a lot of sense,” said Matthew Levy, Head of Investments for Stoneweg US. “With population growth projections surpassing 60% over the next 10 years in Houston, and steady job creation to accompany the accelerated growth, we’re extremely pleased to enter this robust market with such a high-caliber asset like Ashford Apartments.”
Conveniently located 17 miles west of Downtown Houston in the heart of the Energy Corridor, Ashford Apartments features 312 luxury units with modern designs that include 10′ ceilings, stainless steel appliances, smart thermostats, keyless unit entry, hardwood floors, rich mahogany cabinetry, built-in wine cellars, and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide ample natural lighting. Exterior amenities, best-in-class and superior to those of neighboring communities, include a 2-tale elite fitness center, bark park, cycling studio, and grilling stations and pergolas to accompany a generous resort-style pool. Ashford’s ideal location offers immediate access to major highways for commuters traveling to well loved Houston destinations and employment centers including the Energy Corridor, Texas Medical Center, and Downtown Houston, all home to some of the MSA’s largest employers.
“An abbreviated value-add strategy is anticipated to be applied to the already brilliant condition of Ashford Apartments, thus allowing us to focus our attention on maximizing operations and delivering strong, long-term results,” said Director of Acquisitions, Garrett Pisarik.

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Parallel Breaks Ground on 750-Bed Student Housing Development to Serve Students at Texas A&M University in College Station

COLLEGE STATION, TX – Parallel, an Austin-based real estate development firm, has broken ground on a 750-bed property at 401 First Street that will serve students attending Texas A&M University and marking the firm’s second recent development in College Station.
The project at 401 First Street will offer a mix of unit types with an emphasis on studio, one- and two-bedroom units. The property will provide a modern, well-amenitized property focused on community and academics and is expected to open in Fall 2024. Amenities will include a full-service smart market, influencer room, gaming lounge, dog park, walkup townhomes, pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, outdoor study area, outdoor gaming, yoga room, fitness room, community spaces with study areas and a sky lounge overlooking Texas A&M and Northgate.
“Parallel is excited to break ground on its second project in Northgate near the A&M campus,” said Kristen Penrod, principal at Parallel. “This project will provide a mix of units focused on living and learning near a campus that is projecting continued enrollment growth. Parallel looks forward to being able to provide A&M students with a highly amenitized, purposefully built product in the Northgate area.”
The company spent a lot of time researching the College Station market to make a community catering to the next generation of students. The result is a community focused on academic success with multiple unit options for students, ranging from studios and one-bedroom units all the way up to a walkup six-bedroom, two-tale townhome unit.
Partners on the project include BOKA Partners, Rogers O Brien Construction, Alison Royal Interiors, RLG Engineers, Mitchell and Morgan Civil Engineering, V3 Engineers, Infinisys and SMR Landscape.

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