Stephen Ursery

Spotlight: Sitting Down With Savas J. Karas of CAPREIT

Savas J. Karas, the Chief Technology & Transformation Officer for Maryland-based multifamily investment and management firm CAPREIT, recently spoke with units Magazine about the changes in technology and the stigma around the adoption of this proptech in the rental housing industry.

Kairoi Residential Named to NMHC’s 2026 Top 50 Managers List

Kairoi Residential, a premier, vertically integrated multifamily investment, development and property management company, today announced that it has been included in the National Multifamily Housing Council's (NMHC) 2026 ranking of the Top 50 apartment managers, marking the company’s first appearance on the annual list.

NFL Dreams Drive Real Estate Bet in Dallas

Ashcroft Capital acquired Birchstone Cedar Ridge, a year-old multifamily property in a bet that families will keep moving there so their children can be in the football program. Former students include two-time Super Bowl champion and NFL legend Ray Crockett, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Barry Foster, and…

Optimizing Revenue Through Smarter Renewals

In the “Optimizing Revenue Through Smarter Renewals” session at the 2025 Entrata Summit, industry experts detailed a range of strategies for boosting retention. Among their recommendations: concentrate on a resident’s experience from the moment their lease is signed and embrace cutting-edge technology.

Ashcroft Capital Announces Acquisition of Birchstone Waterleigh

Ashcroft Capital today 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.

Q&A with Kurt Houtkooper

Units Magazine recently had the chance to speak with Kurt Houtkooper, CEO of Hamilton Zanze, a San Francisco-based multifamily investment firm. The company's portfolio currently comprises approximately 125 properties across just under 30 markets. In this interview, we discuss—among other things—Houtkooper's outlook for the apartment industry in 2025.