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THE VIEW FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA: SOLVING THE HOUSING CRISIS FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF MUST INVOLVE A LARGER COMMUNITY
Leadership at the University of Victoria is eager to move beyond the current housing crisis for students, faculty, staff, and the larger community. With many University of Victoria students, faculty, and staff commuting up to 60 minutes by bus or bike, the academic...
A Deep Dive into the Property Trust Model for Universities and Colleges: A Path Forward for Institutions to Transform Real Estate
The SHURE Initiative interviewed Gary Morrison, Interim Executive Director of the UFV Properties Trust in Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) about the adoption of the property trust model as an effective vehicle for academic institutions to own and manage their land...
PropTech Industry Seeks out University Environments to Gain Early Market Acceptance of New Products
In the early days of Apple, Steve Jobs focused on the university environment to gain an early market share of new Macintosh products. Indeed, Apple invested heavily in the university environment, notably the Ivy League institutions, to introduce new products that...
Raleigh-Based (USA) PREISS COMPANY Recapitalizes its Collective at Clemson, Plans MAJOR UPGRADE
The Preiss Company of Raleigh, NC has announced the successful recapitalization of its 598-bed Collective in Clemson in South Carolina, and plans a significant modernization upgrade in 2024. The PBSH complex is located roughly one mile from campus. In a public...
SHURE VIDEO SHOWCASE: Stoneshield Capital’s MiCampus
Madrid-based Stoneshield Capital is scaling its MICAMPUS student housing operator platform in the Iberian Peninsula countries of Spain and Portugal, and throughout Europe. Stoneshield Capital operates in several industries including student housing, digital asset...
Canadian Developer Varsity Communities Announces New Hires
Keilty Realty Corporation of Kingston, Ontario (Canada) is growing its Varsity Communities team. On July 18, Keilty announced Nick Holmberg joined Varsity Communities as Regional Property Manager. In addition, Jane Howe joined as Financial Controller. Through a social...
SHURE IN YOUR EARS Episode #1: The New Paradigm in Real Estate
Presented by Andrew Drexler of First National Financial in Canada Often described as one of the most trusted individuals in a dynamic industry, Andrew Drexler's clients seek him out not only for financing solutions but also for his depth of knowledge and experience....
ATHENS, GA-BASED LANDMARK PROPERTIES ACQUIRES 382 UNITS/1290 BED COMPLEX NEAR LSU IN LOUISIANA
Landmark Properties has announced its latest acquisition - The Lodges at 777, in Baton Rouge, augmenting its portfolio by 1290 total beds/328 total units. The Lodges at 777 is Landmark’s second acquisition in Baton Rouge. The Lodges at 777 was developed in 2021 and is...
DR. OF STUDENT HOUSING: More large-scale investors are looking to the Great White North WHERE higher interest rates are baked into the cake
This is an unusual period in real estate. With once in a generation shifts at play such as the conflict in Eastern Europe, adjustment to post-Pandemic life, and global inflationary challenges, The SHURE Initiative checked in with Dr. Mike Porritt of The Scion Group...
PHILADELPHIA-BASED GMH COMMUNITIES ANNOUNCES NICK LEE AS CHIEF ACQUISITIONS OFFICER
Mr. Lee has held prior positions in the industry, including his most recent role as SVP at Blue Vista Capital Management. Prior to Blue Vista Capital, Lee worked at Inland Private Capital Corporation, Deloitte and University of Michigan. He currently serves as a Board...
BONARD WHITE PAPER: Student Housing Annual Report
Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) is growing more popular among both real estate investors and students every year and becoming a sector of global importance. Despite the significant differences in income levels, regulations, inflation and interest rates...
SHURE VIDEO SHOWCASE: Greystar Student Housing
Greystar manages and operates over $250 billion of real estate in 234 markets globally. Explore Greystar services across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Greystar delivers world-class services to residents, property owners, and investors across...