Tempe, Ariz. — Pierce Education Properties has been awarded management of The Frederick, a 215-bed student housing community located near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. The property offers units in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a pool, fitness center and an outdoor activity deck with a game court, barbecue grills, fire pits and soft seating.
The April 3 webinar “Common Student Housing Marketing Mistakes — and How to Fix Them,” hosted by Student Housing Business and sponsored by Conversion Logix, gathered industry experts to dissect marketing challenges and explore fresh strategies for success in today’s competitive leasing climate. Using search engines, word of mouth, social media and even generative AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, to investigate housing — today’s students are savvy researchers who crave transparency. The panelists stressed that authenticity, upfront pricing and modern search optimization are key to connecting with this digital-first generation. Marketing budgets may be tight, but the …
From pickleball courts to golf simulators, what amenities do today’s students really want — and what are they willing to pay for? “Students still want resort-style amenities, such as rooftop pools, fitness centers and co-working spaces, but affordability also is a big concern,” says Stacey Lecocke, division president of Asset Living, a leading third-party property management firm with the largest student housing portfolio, with over 111,000 beds. Developers are leaning into that trend with more efficient designs that maximize space without compromising on quality. Tessera, a new development undergoing lease-up …
Lawrence, Kan. and East Lansing, Mich. — PeakMade Real Estate has been awarded management of two student housing communities located in Kansas and Michigan. Assignments include Hannah Lofts, a 702-bed development located near the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing; and Proxi Lawrence, a 312-bed property serving students attending the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Located at 2929 Hannah Blvd., Hannah Lofts offers 282 fully furnished units in studio through four-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity, including townhomes. Shared amenities include a 24-hour clubhouse, pool, fitness center, individual and group study …
The March 12 webinar “From Chaos to Control — Proven Tactics for Streamlining Student Turn in 2025,” sponsored by Foxen, discussed best practices and strategies for improving the turnover process. Tyler Specht of Foxen, Josh Nicholson of Harrison Street and Aryne Bailey highlighted the importance of leveraging technology and strategic partnerships to streamline efficiency, up resident satisfaction and advance lease compliance. Key topics included the role of technology in enhancing move-ins, how to improve communication between corporate teams and on-site staff, as well as methods to ensure compliance with lease requirements …
In the recent webinar, “Resident Retention at Risk — How to Prevent Quiet Leaving,” hosted by Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business and Student Housing Business, industry leaders examined the biggest challenges impacting student housing retention and provided expert strategies for addressing them. The discussion covered critical topics such as the impact of communication strategies, property maintenance and student engagement on lease renewals. Speakers shared insights on how proactive management, feedback collection and strategic initiatives can help reduce turnover and foster a stronger sense of community among residents. The webinar also …
Amherst and Rochester, N.Y. — OC Ventures has sold two student housing properties located in the Upstate New York communities of Amherst and Rochester for $90 million. Dispositions include The Hill at Rochester, a 362-bed community located at 24 Fairwood Drive near the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester; and Block20, a 640-bed property located at 100 Herron Drive in Amherst near the University at Buffalo. GREA brokered the acquisition of the properties by BDC Holdings. PeakMade Real Estate has been awarded management of the properties following the …
Atlanta — PeakMade Real Estate has been awarded management of eight student housing communities totaling 5,400 beds over the past 60 days. The undisclosed properties are located in Springfield, Missouri; Big Rapids, Michigan; Indianapolis; College Station, Texas; Charleston, South Carolina; State College, Pennsylvania; and Sacramento, California. Each community offers fully furnished units with private bedrooms. “This remarkable growth reflects the unwavering dedication and exceptional drive of the entire PeakMade team,” says Mark Winkelmann, vice president of client services with the Atlanta-based firm. “Our student platform thrives because of the outstanding leaders …
The Dec. 17 webinar “Student Housing in the Age of AI,” sponsored by EliseAI, examined challenging questions about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry when it comes to operations, leasing, marketing, centralization efforts and more. Chief among those questions: how can student housing professionals best leverage AI to streamline processes and track return on investment (ROI)? Listen in to hear from leading owners and operators who are integrating new technologies for needs as diverse as decreasing operating costs, answering questions from potential residents, generating leads, boosting leasing efforts, …
Student housing populations demand robust internet connections to stream classes, research and collaborate with study partners, and even log in to remote jobs. To unwind, they may stream movies, download entire seasons of favorite television shows or join friends in lengthy online gaming sessions. Property owners and managers may already feel they are fighting an uphill battle to satisfy residents’ voracious appetites for internet bandwidth, but greater challenges lie ahead. Driven largely by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), data volumes could soon overwhelm internet connectivity at properties that fail to …
