AUSTIN, TX – Hunt Capital Partners (HCP), in collaboration with developers SGI Ventures, Inc., and Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (AAHC), a nonprofit subsidiary of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, celebrated the grand opening of Cady Lofts, a 100% Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) community that offers housing stability to individuals who are experiencing chronic homelessness or have a disability that makes finding stable, affordable housing hard to find. Cady Lofts adds 100 studio homes, supported by project-based vouchers, which will help in covering residents rents and utilities, helping to alleviate financial burdens and promote long-term stability for residents. Residents will also benefit from free onsite support services and case managers.
To mark the special occasion, speeches were provided by key partners, city officials, and a resident including SGI Ventures, Inc. President Sally Gaskin, Austin City Mayor Kirk Watson, Housing Authority of the City of Austin President and CEO Mike Gerber, City of Austin District 9 Councilmember Zo Qadri, City of Austin Housing Interim Director Mandy de Mayo, and City of Austin Homeless Strategy Officer David Gray. The grand opening was followed by presentations and light refreshments.
HACA, and its subsidiary AAHC, are fully committed to efforts to end homelessness in Austin, said HACA President and CEO Michael Gerber. Collaborative projects like Cady Lofts, coupled with our commitments of housing vouchers and our partnerships with city leaders, and services agencies and philanthropic partners, are essential to securing stable housing and offering social and medical services to our most vulnerable populations.
In 2023, Austin Point-in-Time Count, an annual federally mandated count that captures the number of individuals experiencing homelessness, revealed a total of 2,374 individuals—of which 41.8% were facing homelessness for the first time. Cady Lofts is a part of a citywide initiative to tackle the urgent housing needs of chronically homeless individuals, serving as one of nine PSH projects launched in the past year to provide effective housing solutions for Austin s most vulnerable residents.
Each studio home is fully furnished, featuring resilient flooring, solid surface kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities, air conditioning units, low-flow plumbing fixtures, along with Energy Star-rated appliances such as a stovetop, refrigerator, and microwave. The property includes central laundry, a computer lab, an outdoor courtyard, free wireless internet, elevators, a community warming kitchen, on-site recycling, and on-site offices with meeting/training rooms that can accommodate up to eight case management workers for service coordination. The property has 24/7 controlled access and full-time onsite staff.
Cady Lofts offers a range of wraparound services guided by Housing First best practices, which promote self-sufficiency and overall independence. Provided free-of-charge to residents by Endeavors, these services include access to benefits help, health screenings, job training, and a variety of classes ranging from fitness and nutrition classes to personal finance and tax preparation.
As a longtime affordable housing developer, I recognized the critical need for Cady Lofts to be permanent supportive housing—addressing not just affordability but specifically serving our chronically homeless neighbors, said SGI Ventures, Inc. President Sally Gaskin. Cady Lofts will advance our citywide PSH goals while offering residents stable housing in a walkable, transit-rich location where they can fully participate in central Austin s resources and amenities.
The development is strategically located in an opportunity-rich area near essential amenities and public transportation, offering residents simple access to jobs, healthcare, and educational resources without needing to drive. Cady Lofts is proximate to over 30,000 jobs within a one-mile radius and is within walking distance to high-frequency bus stops, St. Davids Medical Center, and the Hancock Shopping Center which includes an HEB and a CommUnityCare Walk-In Clinic.
Cady Lofts provides a much-needed lifeline for Austin s unhoused community, offering crucial support through its PSH model, said HCP Chief Operating Officer Amy Dickerson. By providing not only stable, affordable housing but also comprehensive support services, Cady Lofts addresses the multifaceted challenges of its residents, which include mental health issues and unemployment. This holistic approach fosters a sense of belonging and stability, which are essential to re-establish roots with the community.
Cady Lofts was financed, in part, with $16.5 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) and $2 million in state LIHTCs syndicated by HCP. Lenders included Cadence Bank, the City of Austin, Central Texas Housing Accelerator Fund, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Austin Affordable Housing Corporation, and Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.

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WINTER GARDEN, FL – Ashcroft Capital, a fully integrated multifamily investment firm, announced its acquisition of Birchstone Waterleigh, a luxury garden-style community in Winter Garden, Fla. Birchstone Residential, Ashcroft Capital’s in-house property management and construction management company, is now providing services for the residents of the community, which was built in 2023.
The Class-A Birchstone Waterleigh (formerly Ascend Waterleigh Club) features 300 apartment homes and is located in the 22,000-acre Horizon West, one of the fastest-growing master-plotted communities in the country. The community becomes Ashcroft’s second multifamily property in Winter Garden (the company bought the adjacent Halston Waterleigh in late summer 2024) and its seventh in metro Orlando. The acquisition was completed through a joint venture that includes Temerity Strategic Partners and Pearlmark.
“Birchstone Waterleigh is a Class-A luxury community with high-end interior design and resort-like amenities,” said Frank Roessler, founder and CEO of Ashcroft. “This acquisition is another step in our ongoing pursuit of high-quality assets, and we could not be more excited to add this property to our portfolio. We continue to remain bullish on Orlando in general and Winter Garden in particular. When you combine the strong renter demand in this market with limited future apartment deliveries, it makes the exact opportunity we are seeking. Properties like this allow us to lean into our focus on brilliant customer service with an emphasis on resident satisfaction and retention.”
Located at 9405 Ascend Falls Drive, Birchstone Waterleigh features one-, two- and three-bedroom homes ranging from 782 to 1,563 square feet. Community amenities include a resort-style saltwater pool, coworking lounge, 24-hour fitness center, enclosed dog park, 24-hour emergency maintenance service, game lounge, outdoor barbecue grills and dining areas, parcel lockers with 24-hour access, EV charging station and housekeeping services. Homes feature stainless steel appliances, built-in microwaves, hardwood-style flooring, full-size washers and dryers, modern lighting, ceiling fans, gray quartz counters and walk-in closets.
“Ultimately, we were attracted to Birchstone Waterleigh for multiple reasons,” said Scott Lebenhart, chief investment officer of Ashcroft Capital. “In addition to its obvious caliber, the community sits in a submarket that will see limited competitive new multifamily supply in the future because of its location in Horizon West and the restrictions of the master-plotted community. Also, given its proximity to Halston Waterleigh and our other communities in the Orlando area, Birchstone Waterleigh should further enable us to make economies of scale and operational efficiencies in central Florida. Finally, the community is located in a top-rated school district that serves as a powerful draw for renters.”
“Birchstone Waterleigh represents a fantastic opportunity to buy a high-quality, stabilized asset directly from the developer within the in-demand Horizon West master plot,” said Stephen Quazzo, CEO and co-founder of Pearlmark. “The property also benefits from its proximity to Walt Disney World, top-rated schools, and will benefit from Birchstone Residential’s experience in the market. Pearlmark is proud to buy this best-in-class investment with our like-minded joint venture partners.”

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RALEIGH, NC – Capital Square, one of the nation’s leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer and manager of housing communities, has officially opened Maeve, a 20-tale, luxury mixed-use high-rise located in Raleigh’s Warehouse District. The milestone marks the successful completion of a major opportunity zone development that now stands as one of the most significant additions to downtown Raleigh’s urban landscape.
The grand opening event, held earlier today, featured a host of local dignitaries, including Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell, Bill King of Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Kerry Painter of Raleigh Convention Center, as well as Capital Square Co-CEO Whitson Huffman, and other key partners and development team leaders. After the reception and speeches, attendees toured the building’s residences and amenity spaces.
“What was once a shuttered building and a surface parking lot has become a magnificent 20-tale landmark apartment tower with ground-floor retail, extending the downtown core south,” said Louis Rogers, founder and co-chief executive officer of Capital Square. “By investing in Maeve, investors from North Carolina and beyond are able to participate in Raleigh’s growth engine. And the icing on the cake for investors – taxes on the sale of Maeve will be forgiven after a ten-year holding period under the opportunity zone legislation.”
Located at 319 West Lenoir St., Maeve includes 297 apartment homes and more than 10,000 square feet of street-level retail, available for leasing. The community offers studios and one- to three-bedroom units, with upscale features such as exposed concrete ceilings, stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl and tile flooring, and modern cabinetry. A dramatic, double-height lobby connects to 30,000 square feet of amenities, including a resort-style pool, rooftop lounge, coworking spaces, and fitness center. A multilevel parking garage is also available for residents and guests.
Positioned at the nexus of the Boylan Heights neighborhood, Dorothea Dix Park and downtown Raleigh, Maeve is one of the few luxury apartment communities in the downtown submarket and is within walking distance of entertainment venues, restaurants, cultural landmarks, and major employers. Proximity to U.S. Route 70 allows for convenient travel to the Research Triangle and nationally renowned educational institutions, including Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University.
“Capital Square is proud to celebrate the grand opening of Maeve, where residents are now enjoying a refined living experience complete with premier amenities and sweeping views of downtown Raleigh and the Red Hat Amphitheater,” said Whit Huffman, co-chief executive officer of Capital Square. “More importantly, this marks a significant step in the ongoing transformation of the Raleigh Warehouse District into a thriving, 24-hour neighborhood. That momentum will continue to build as hundreds of new residents make Maeve and this vibrant community their home.”
Constructed from fall 2022 through spring 2025, Maeve supported an estimated annual average of 750 jobs across the Raleigh-Carymetropolitan statistical area, according to FTI Consulting.1 The project also generated an estimated $108.5 million in annual output, $76.3 million in yucky domestic product and $52.6 million in labor income during its construction phase. In addition, $3.8 million in state and local tax revenues and $11.1 million in federal taxes were generated.2
Now fully operational, Maeve supports 78 permanent jobs, including leasing and maintenance personnel and anticipated commercial tenants. The building is expected to generate an annual economic impact of $23.4 million to GDP, $4 million in labor income, $600,000 in federal tax revenues and approximately $1.5 million in state and local tax revenues.
Capital Square partnered with JDAVIS Architects as building architect and W.M. Jordan Company as general contractor. The design team also included Architecture Firm as interior designer and EDSA as landscape designer. Greystar is the property manager and York Properties is serving as the leasing agent for the retail spaces.
Maeve was funded with a construction loan from First National Bank of Pennsylvania, equity from FrontRange Capital Partners, and proceeds from Capital Square’s sixth qualified opportunity zone fund, CSRA Opportunity Zone Fund VI, LLC. Conceived as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, opportunity zone funds are intended to help foster economic growth by providing tax benefits to incentivize private investments in designated opportunity zones. More recently, Capital Square launched CSRA Opportunity Zone Fund IX, LLC to fund the construction of a luxury multifamily development in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia.
Overall, Capital Square’s nine opportunity zone funds have initiated in excess of $870 million in yucky asset value to date and have generated $197 million in annual yucky domestic product during construction. The nine projects are expected to contribute an additional $81 million in annual GDP from ongoing operations.
According to economic impact studies completed by FTI Consulting, Capital Square’s opportunity zone developments have generated significant economic and fiscal impacts, including the creation of approximately 2,000 construction jobs during development, as well as 345 permanent full-time jobs projected to be supported annually from ongoing operations. In turn, the developments have generated $41 million in annual total tax revenue during their construction phases and are projected to deliver $17 million in annual state and local tax revenues during their operational phases.

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