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  ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – It’s been called a spectacular vacation getaway.  Judges in the Northeast Florida Builders Association Parade of Homes felt the same way. They rewarded custom design builder Generation Homes in two categories, Gold winner in the $2.4 to $2.5 million category and Best Secondary Space, for the E Komo Mai in St. Augustine Beach, Fla. “The Generation Homes team could not be prouder to win with our most recent custom design build home for wonderfully kind and generous owners who envisioned this design for family vacations and gatherings,” said Cora Johnston, president of Generation Homes. The five bedroom six and half bath home stands out as a vacation retreat, embracing the charm of coastal living with a contemporary twist, modern beach houses that offer the perfect blend of leisure and style. Designer Alexis Koklias created relaxed coastal interiors, layering different fabrics and materials, accomplishing a laid-back feel, while successfully combini...

ST. PETERSBURG (June 10, 2024) – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the state’s leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction, land developments and local governments, has announced that Denise A. Bas, AIA will serve as chair of the Commercial Standards Committee and Daniel J. Denis is the new chair of the High-Rise Standards Committee. “Thanks to Denise and Daniel for stepping into these important roles. We have experienced tremendous growth and interest in these two standards. And that’s not likely to subside,” noted FGBC President Bill Kachman. Denise Bas, AIA Bas is President and Founder of GreenPath offering sustainability and resiliency consulting services. Based in West Palm Beach, she is a Florida Registered Architect with over 25 years of experience in all facets of architectural building design and construction. The Florida Green Commercial Standard is designed to increase sustainable and resilient commercial construction throughout the s...

By Mike Bonts, Editor DALLAS, Texas -- Alpine Start Development (ASD), a family-owned real estate development and investment firm, has announced the start of its first apartment development in Haltom City, "Alpine Fossil Creek".  This new apartment community features 296-units within three-story garden-style buildings situated on 15.6 acres, overlooking Big Fossil Creek. The community is just a 10-minute drive to downtown Fort Worth, and across the street from Haltom City High School.  "This is more than just the start of construction. It represents a long, shared vision between Alpine Start, the City, and our partners. We are honored to be a part of bringing this vision to life. This project is a testament to what can be achieved when dedicated partners come together with a unified goal of creating something special," said Jacobe Chandler, SVP of Alpine Start Development. "We are excited to debut our first development in Haltom City, a coveted market we've...

By Mike Bonts, Editor ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – A water efficiency certification program developed by the St. Johns River Water Management District is helping to serve at-risk Veterans while conserving water in St. Johns County. Started nearly two decades ago, the Florida Water StarSM program offers an accessible and affordable path for builders and developers to follow so their projects use less water in landscapes, irrigation systems and indoors. Combined, these measures help achieve the water efficiency performance needed in new homes and businesses. Patriot Place is the most recent development to receive the Florida Water Star certification. St. Johns Housing Partnership, a nonprofit that develops affordable housing, built Patriot Place. The apartment home community for at-risk Veterans also received “Florida Green” certification from the Florida Green Building Coalition, the state’s leading certifier of residential and commercial construction projects, land developments and local gove...

  By Mike Bonts, Editor AUSTIN, TX  — Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC announced that two Greystar on-campus student housing projects were recognized at the Student Housing Business 14th Annual Innovator Awards.  The Academe at 198, a 667-bed community on the campus of UC College of the Law San Francisco, was recognized for “Best On-Campus Implementation of Mixed-use or Live Learn” and “Best On-Campus Public-Private Financing Solution.” The Accolade on Chestnut, a 588-bed community on the University of Pennsylvania campus, was honored for “Best On-Campus Renovation of Existing University Housing.” The Academe at 198 is a 14-story mixed-use project that includes indoor and outdoor study and gathering spaces, a fitness center, a dog run, as well as 58,000 square feet of University academic space. The building features a 400-seat underground auditorium and event space for guest lectures, academic activities, and professional development opportunities. It replicates real-wo...

By Mike Bonts, Editor BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- A real estate fund managed by Kennedy Wilson has partnered with Haseko Corporation to acquire The Farmstead and Villas at 28th Street communities in Vancouver, Washington. The portfolio, which totals 350 multifamily units, was acquired for $90 million.  The two newly constructed, amenity rich communities build on Kennedy Wilson’s significant multifamily presence in the Pacific Northwest that is currently approaching 13,000 market rate and affordable apartment units. “This transaction furthers our corporate goal of growing our investment management platform alongside great strategic partners while leveraging our long-term experience of investing in multifamily across the Pacific Northwest,” said William McMorrow, Chairman and CEO of Kennedy Wilson. “Building on our 30-year history in Japan, we are thrilled to close our first joint venture with Haseko, an organization that shares our investment values as well as our focus on institutiona...

By Mike Bonts, Editor ATLANTA -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases, today announced the launch of Assurant® TechPro, the multifamily housing industry’s first tech support solution specifically designed to assist residents facing technical challenges with consumer electronic devices. “By introducing Assurant® TechPro, we're setting a new benchmark for innovation within the multifamily housing industry” "By introducing Assurant® TechPro, we're setting a new benchmark for innovation within the multifamily housing industry," stated Ryan Lumsden, President of Renters Solutions at Assurant. “As leaders in the multifamily housing industry, our role is not only to protect our property management company clients and end customers, but also push the industry forward and enhance the rental experience. This new offering underscores our dedication to driving innovation and creating ...