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Tech Challenges Appear on Horizon as Internet Demand Swells

by Sarah Daniels

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 …

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The Rise of Predictive Leasing: Gen Z Influences Are Modernizing Student Housing Strategies

by Sarah Daniels

Gen Z is shaking up the status quo when it comes to traditional student housing marketing strategies. Known as Gen Z, Generation Z or Zoomers, this demographic group is made up of people born from the late 1990s to the early 2010s. Meanwhile, new predictive leasing technology enables better approaches for savvy owners and operators ready to shift toward more insightful, data-driven marketing attribution methods. One doesn’t need to be a marketing expert to see the vast differences between Gen Z and its predecessor cohorts in everything from consumer behavior …

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Micah Hollingsworth TheGuarantors quote. Text reads: “Student rental income coverage can help leasing teams approve more students, save significant time on administrative tasks and minimize financial risk for every bed in their property.” — Micah Hollingsworth, Director of Student Housing, TheGuarantors
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Minimize Risk, Maximize Access: The Rise of Lease Guarantees in Student Housing

by Sarah Daniels

The student housing industry comes with a unique set of challenges that traditional multifamily operators don’t face. From renting to a demographic that has largely enjoyed rent-free living under mom and dad’s roof, to navigating the complexities of parental guarantors and financial aid, to grappling with no-shows and skips, student housing operators must carefully manage risks that can jeopardize occupancy and rental income. Solutions like lease guarantees are rapidly gaining traction in this market, offering a win-win approach that protects operators while expanding housing access for students. For most students, …

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Student Quarters Awarded Management of 502-Bed Community Near Sam Houston State University 

by Katie Sloan

Huntsville, Texas — Student Quarters has been awarded management of The Armory at Sam Houston, a 502-bed student housing property located near the Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville. The six-story community is located at 2257 Sam Houston Ave. and was recently acquired by Time Equities Inc. for an undisclosed price. The property offers fully furnished units in studio, one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a rooftop deck, swimming pool, dog park, fitness center, yoga studio and study rooms.

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The Preiss Co. Awarded Management of Seven Communities in North Carolina, Texas 

by Katie Sloan

Raleigh, N.C. — The Preiss Co. (TPCO) has been awarded management of seven communities in North Carolina and Texas. New assignments include the 732-bed East Village and 96-bed Blue Hill Apartments communities, both located in Charlotte; The Lookout, a 48-bed property located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Madera, a 504-bed community located in San Antonio; The Province, a 696-bed development located in Greensboro, North Carolina; Green Spring Apartments, a 52-bed property located in San Marcos, Texas; and Sparq on Rio, a 388-bed community located in Austin, Texas. The Raleigh, North …

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Student Housing Management: How Innovative Solutions Lead to Occupancy Success at Asset Living

by Sarah Daniels

Each year, the academic calendar requires student housing operators to compress revenue generation for the entire year into the nine or 10 months when students most need to rent their product. In that accelerated and ever-changing environment, management teams with the experience, skills and tools to respond quickly are in the best position to manage costs and drive growth. “I like to say that student housing moves in dog years — miss a day and you miss a week; miss a month and you could miss a year,” says Stacey …

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PeakMade Awarded Management of Four Properties in Canada Totaling 1,555 Beds

by Katie Sloan

Atlanta  — PeakMade Real Estate has been awarded management of four student housing properties in Canada totaling 1,555 beds throughout the province of Ontario. The communities under management include Geo Central, a 554-bed student housing development serving Queens University in Kingston; Unity Point and Unity Place, which comprise 309 and 350 beds, respectively, also in Kingston; and Avant, a 342-bed community located across from the Toronto Metropolitan University campus in downtown Toronto. These communities represent the Atlanta-based company’s first international venture. “The expansion into the Canadian market has been the …

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Asset Living Awarded Management of Texan 26 Near the University of Texas at Austin

by Katie Sloan

Austin, Texas — Asset Living has been awarded management of Texan 26, a student housing property located in the West Campus neighborhood of Austin. Serving students attending the University of Texas at Austin, the property offers two-, three-, four-, five-, six- and seven-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a renovated courtyard with outdoor study space, social seating and a fire pit; coffee bar; and a covered parking garage. 

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PeakMade Awarded Management of 10 Student Housing Communities Totaling 6,500 Beds

by Katie Sloan

Atlanta — PeakMade Real Estate has been awarded management of 10 student housing communities totaling 6,500 beds. The company was also recently awarded management of four multifamily communities totaling 500 units. The properties are owned by 14 different companies and span nine states, including California, Georgia, Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. Five of the student housing projects are currently under development. The portfolio includes Reflection, a student housing community located adjacent to the Georgia State University campus in Atlanta. Further details on the portfolio were not disclosed. …

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Third-Party Management Evolves Despite Challenging Economic Headwinds

by Katie Sloan

Where is third-party management headed? This is a loaded question in 2023. The economic environment alone presents its fair share of challenges. With fewer properties transacting in the student housing sector, operators have been given a slight reprieve from losing [and winning] assignments. But they aren’t resting on their laurels.  Instead, operators are using this time to hone their craft, and there is much to ponder. Which COVID-19 protocols should remain from an on-site perspective? Should they look at centralizing some processes? And how can the implementation of AI help …

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