RKW RESIDENTIAL Adds Over 1,800 Units to Portfolio in Carolinas and Florida

Multifamily industry leader makes key new hire, promotes executive to support continued growth

Charlotte, NC and Miami, FL (July 26, 2019) — RKW RESIDENTIAL, a leading multifamily property management company, is reaching new heights in 2019 with prominent apartment community assignments throughout the Carolinas and Florida. The company was recently awarded eight prime communities totaling more than 1,800 units in the two pivotal markets.

In conjunction with the aggressive growth, RKW hired industry veteran Cesar Rosas as Director of Facilities and promoted Michelle O’Brien to Regional Vice President. Rosas brings nearly two decades of multifamily experience to the company. Based in Charlotte, O’Brien joined RKW as Regional Manager in September 2018.

“We have been fortunate to continue to work with best-in-class developers and operators and oversee their premier communities throughout the Southeast,” said Marcie Williams, president of RKW. “That is a testament to our dedicated people at RKW. Cesar and Michelle are tremendous examples of the importance of having passionate and talented people in key positions.”

The new Carolinas assignments include:

·       Terwilliger Pappas’ brand-new Solis Keltonwood at Berewick, a 230-unit community with one, two and three-bedroom apartments in Charlotte

·       Trilogy Cary, a 205-unit newly completed community in Cary, N.C.

·       Crabtree Lakeside, a brand-new 221-unit community in Raleigh

·       Draper Place, a boutique apartment building completed in 2018 in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood

In downtown Miami, RKW took over management and leasing at Monarc at Met, a luxury apartment tower with 462 units that is part of the transformative Met Miami development within the city’s Central Business District. Also in Miami, RKW added Soleste Twenty2, a brand-new 338-unit community.

On the west coast of Florida, RKW picked up two prime communities: the 180-unit DeSota in downtown Sarasota and Seaside Villas, a 121-unit community in Gulfport.

For the second consecutive year, the Charlotte Business Journal recognized RKW in its annual list of the largest property management companies in the area. In the 2019 list, RKW moved up five spots to No. 7.

The company was also recognized by South Florida’s Daily Business Review as the top multifamily property management firm of 2018 in the publication’s annual “Best Of” rankings.

About RKW RESIDENTIAL: RKW RESIDENTIAL is a third-party multifamily property management firm headquartered in Charlotte with a regional office in Miami, Orlando and Raleigh. With 18,000 multifamily units under management and a growing footprint spanning seven states, RKW delivers expertise in multifamily management through its technology, marketing and customer experience platforms. The firm’s principals have extensive experience in multifamily investments and property management including acquisitions/dispositions, developments, lease-ups, stabilized and value-add assets. RKW is built on the foundation of its People First Philosophy, which prioritizes client relationships, employee satisfaction, and top-tier customer service for our residents. Through this, the firm delivers on its brand promise of “Expert People. Exceptional Places” to enhance property values and achieve success. RKW was formed out of the partnership of Rivergate Companies, a private real estate investment firm, and KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, one of the largest condo management companies in Florida representing more than 75,000 condo units. For more information, visit www.rkwresidential.com.

RKW RESIDENTIAL Adds Over 1,800 Units to Portfolio in Carolinas and Florida

Multifamily industry leader makes key new hire, promotes executive to support continued growth

Charlotte, NC and Miami, FL (July 26, 2019) — RKW RESIDENTIAL, a leading multifamily property management company, is reaching new heights in 2019 with prominent apartment community assignments throughout the Carolinas and Florida. The company was recently awarded eight prime communities totaling more than 1,800 units in the two pivotal markets.

In conjunction with the aggressive growth, RKW hired industry veteran Cesar Rosas as Director of Facilities and promoted Michelle O’Brien to Regional Vice President. Rosas brings nearly two decades of multifamily experience to the company. Based in Charlotte, O’Brien joined RKW as Regional Manager in September 2018.

“We have been fortunate to continue to work with best-in-class developers and operators and oversee their premier communities throughout the Southeast,” said Marcie Williams, president of RKW. “That is a testament to our dedicated people at RKW. Cesar and Michelle are tremendous examples of the importance of having passionate and talented people in key positions.”

The new Carolinas assignments include:

·       Terwilliger Pappas’ brand-new Solis Keltonwood at Berewick, a 230-unit community with one, two and three-bedroom apartments in Charlotte

·       Trilogy Cary, a 205-unit newly completed community in Cary, N.C.

·       Crabtree Lakeside, a brand-new 221-unit community in Raleigh

·       Draper Place, a boutique apartment building completed in 2018 in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood

In downtown Miami, RKW took over management and leasing at Monarc at Met, a luxury apartment tower with 462 units that is part of the transformative Met Miami development within the city’s Central Business District. Also in Miami, RKW added Soleste Twenty2, a brand-new 338-unit community.

On the west coast of Florida, RKW picked up two prime communities: the 180-unit DeSota in downtown Sarasota and Seaside Villas, a 121-unit community in Gulfport.

For the second consecutive year, the Charlotte Business Journal recognized RKW in its annual list of the largest property management companies in the area. In the 2019 list, RKW moved up five spots to No. 7.

The company was also recognized by South Florida’s Daily Business Review as the top multifamily property management firm of 2018 in the publication’s annual “Best Of” rankings.

About RKW RESIDENTIAL: RKW RESIDENTIAL is a third-party multifamily property management firm headquartered in Charlotte with a regional office in Miami, Orlando and Raleigh. With 18,000 multifamily units under management and a growing footprint spanning seven states, RKW delivers expertise in multifamily management through its technology, marketing and customer experience platforms. The firm’s principals have extensive experience in multifamily investments and property management including acquisitions/dispositions, developments, lease-ups, stabilized and value-add assets. RKW is built on the foundation of its People First Philosophy, which prioritizes client relationships, employee satisfaction, and top-tier customer service for our residents. Through this, the firm delivers on its brand promise of “Expert People. Exceptional Places” to enhance property values and achieve success. RKW was formed out of the partnership of Rivergate Companies, a private real estate investment firm, and KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, one of the largest condo management companies in Florida representing more than 75,000 condo units. For more information, visit www.rkwresidential.com.

Multifamily property management company’s Senior Vice President assumes leadership position with influential trade organization

Charlotte, NC (March 22, 2019) — RKW RESIDENTIAL, a leading multifamily property management company, is proud to announce that Senior Vice President Holly Casper is the new president of the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA). Casper’s appointment is the culmination of her many years of service with the prominent trade organization.

Founded in 1977, the GCAA represents the region’s multifamily industry. Its membership includes 242 companies managing more than 146,800 apartments and 300 businesses servicing the industry. Before her installation as president, Casper spent five years on the GCAA Board of Directors and two years on the association’s Bus Tour Committee.

“It is an honor to take on this role and help carry out the GCAA mission to advocate for our membership and support housing quality, value and choice throughout Greater Charlotte,” Casper said. “We have many exciting initiatives and programming planned for the year ahead. I am grateful to our team at RKW for its continuous support of GCAA.”

As Senior Vice President for RKW, Casper is responsible for overall property operations, execution of corporate strategy and business development. She holds both Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) and Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designations. Overall, Casper has nearly 15 years of multifamily experience.

RKW is an executive sponsor of GCAA. Many of the company’s executives, managers and communities in the Carolinas are active members of the association.

In 2018, the Charlotte Business Journal recognized RKW in its annual list of the largest property management companies in the area for the first time in the company’s four-year history.

About RKW RESIDENTIAL: RKW RESIDENTIAL is a third-party multifamily property management firm headquartered in Charlotte with a regional office in Miami, Orlando and Raleigh. With 18,000 multifamily units under management and a growing footprint spanning seven states, RKW delivers expertise in multifamily management through its technology, marketing and customer experience platforms. The firm’s principals have extensive experience in multifamily investments and property management including acquisitions/dispositions, developments, lease-ups, stabilized and value-add assets. RKW is built on the foundation of its People First Philosophy, which prioritizes client relationships, employee satisfaction, and top-tier customer service for our residents. Through this, the firm delivers on its brand promise of “Expert People. Exceptional Places” to enhance property values and achieve success. RKW was formed out of the partnership of Rivergate Companies, a private real estate investment firm, and KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, one of the largest condo management companies in Florida representing more than 75,000 condo units. For more information, visit www.rkwresidential.com.

Multifamily property management company’s Senior Vice President assumes leadership position with influential trade organization

Charlotte, NC (March 22, 2019) — RKW RESIDENTIAL, a leading multifamily property management company, is proud to announce that Senior Vice President Holly Casper is the new president of the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA). Casper’s appointment is the culmination of her many years of service with the prominent trade organization.

Founded in 1977, the GCAA represents the region’s multifamily industry. Its membership includes 242 companies managing more than 146,800 apartments and 300 businesses servicing the industry. Before her installation as president, Casper spent five years on the GCAA Board of Directors and two years on the association’s Bus Tour Committee.

“It is an honor to take on this role and help carry out the GCAA mission to advocate for our membership and support housing quality, value and choice throughout Greater Charlotte,” Casper said. “We have many exciting initiatives and programming planned for the year ahead. I am grateful to our team at RKW for its continuous support of GCAA.”

As Senior Vice President for RKW, Casper is responsible for overall property operations, execution of corporate strategy and business development. She holds both Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) and Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designations. Overall, Casper has nearly 15 years of multifamily experience.

RKW is an executive sponsor of GCAA. Many of the company’s executives, managers and communities in the Carolinas are active members of the association.

In 2018, the Charlotte Business Journal recognized RKW in its annual list of the largest property management companies in the area for the first time in the company’s four-year history.

About RKW RESIDENTIAL: RKW RESIDENTIAL is a third-party multifamily property management firm headquartered in Charlotte with a regional office in Miami, Orlando and Raleigh. With 18,000 multifamily units under management and a growing footprint spanning seven states, RKW delivers expertise in multifamily management through its technology, marketing and customer experience platforms. The firm’s principals have extensive experience in multifamily investments and property management including acquisitions/dispositions, developments, lease-ups, stabilized and value-add assets. RKW is built on the foundation of its People First Philosophy, which prioritizes client relationships, employee satisfaction, and top-tier customer service for our residents. Through this, the firm delivers on its brand promise of “Expert People. Exceptional Places” to enhance property values and achieve success. RKW was formed out of the partnership of Rivergate Companies, a private real estate investment firm, and KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, one of the largest condo management companies in Florida representing more than 75,000 condo units. For more information, visit www.rkwresidential.com.

Multifamily industry leader takes on seven new community assignments in North Carolina and South Florida

Charlotte, NC and Miami, FL (March 13, 2019) — RKW RESIDENTIAL, a leading multifamily property management company, has continued the momentum from a historic 2018 with the addition of more than 1,700 units to its portfolio. The company was awarded seven new assignments in North Carolina and South Florida.

The new assignments include expanded relationships with existing clients such as Bluerock Real Estate and Greystone Development and a first-time partnership with Crescent Communities.

“In a competitive industry, there is not a bigger vote of confidence in our people than having developers and operators we presently work award us additional management and leasing assignments,” said Marcie Williams, president of RKW. “It is also incredibly gratifying to form new relationships. We look forward to those evolving into long-term partnerships.”

To support the aggressive growth in two core markets, RKW hired three new regional managers.

Nahleena Moore has joined the company’s Charlotte-based team to oversee its vast portfolio in the Carolinas. Julie Chu Zhang is also guiding operations throughout North Carolina, with a specialty in the Triangle and Triad markets.

In Miami, Elizabeth Vaccaro is on board to help guide the South Florida and Jacksonville portfolio of properties.

Moore, Chu Zhang and Vaccaro bring a combined 45 years of experience to RKW.

Inspire SouthPark is one of RKW’s new apartment community assignments. The 369-unit luxury building at 345 Sharon Township Lane in Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood was completed in 2018 by development partnership Morgan Bond. Inspire SouthPark is generating significant attention in the market for its array of amenities, including an on-site pet spa, dedicated yoga room, two dog parks and a coworking spaced called “Work Haus.”

The 90-unit Cade Boca Raton apartments is the seventh Bluerock-owned community managed by RKW. Cade is a Class A, townhome-style community located at Broken Sound Parkway and Yamato Road in Boca Raton, Fla.

In Miami, Fla., RKW oversees management and leasing at Greystone’s 14-story, 100-unit Aura Coral Gables. The company has launched pre-leasing at the 1501 SW 37th Ave. community.

Crescent hired RKW to manage Novel Research Park, a 280-unit luxury apartment community at the intersection of West Mallard Creek Church Road and Senator Royall Drive in Charlotte.

Additional new assignments include:

·         The Pointe at Crabtree, a 336-unit community located at 4800 Waterford Pointe Drive in Raleigh

·         Stone Ridge Apartments, a 318-unit community at 8940 Camden Creek Lane in Charlotte

·         Whitehall Estates, a 252-unit community at 2400 Whitehall Estates Drive in Charlotte

In 2018, the Charlotte Business Journal recognized RKW in its annual list of the largest property management companies in the area for the first time in the company’s four-year history.

The company was also recognized by South Florida’s Daily Business Review as the top multifamily property management firm of 2018 in the publication’s annual “Best Of” rankings.

About RKW RESIDENTIAL: RKW RESIDENTIAL is a third-party multifamily property management firm headquartered in Charlotte with a regional office in Miami, Orlando and Raleigh. With 18,000 multifamily units under management and a growing footprint spanning seven states, RKW delivers expertise in multifamily management through its technology, marketing and customer experience platforms. The firm’s principals have extensive experience in multifamily investments and property management including acquisitions/dispositions, developments, lease-ups, stabilized and value-add assets. RKW is built on the foundation of its People First Philosophy, which prioritizes client relationships, employee satisfaction, and top-tier customer service for our residents. Through this, the firm delivers on its brand promise of “Expert People. Exceptional Places” to enhance property values and achieve success. RKW was formed out of the partnership of Rivergate Companies, a private real estate investment firm, and KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, one of the largest condo management companies in Florida representing more than 75,000 condo units. For more information, visit www.rkwresidential.com.

Multifamily industry leader establishes physical presence in anticipation of significant portfolio growth in Orlando and Tampa markets

Orlando, FL (Feb. 1, 2019) — RKW RESIDENTIAL, a leading multifamily property management company, has opened an office in Orlando to support expected portfolio growth there and in the Tampa area. Experienced multifamily industry professional Lizzette Herron has joined RKW as Senior Regional Manager to oversee operations in Orlando and surrounding markets.

Herron works closely with Orlando-based Senior Vice President of Client Services Stephanie Brown in these markets. Both are based in the new Downtown Orlando office

“We are thrilled to have Lizzette on board to bolster our efforts in and around Orlando,” said Brown. “It’s no secret that the Orlando area is experiencing a boom in real estate development and corporate expansions and relocations. The demand for our services is growing in lockstep with the population growth.”

More than $10 billion in infrastructure projects are in the pipeline in Orlando, including the I-4 Ultimate highway improvements and expansion of Orlando International Airport. Orlando is also among the fastest-growing multifamily markets in the nation, with 4.4 percent year-over-year rent growth across all asset classes in 2018, according to Yardi Matrix. That ranked sixth out of 127 nationwide markets tracked by the company.

With over 20 years of multifamily experience, Herron started her career with Summit Properties before the company merged with Camden Property Trust in 2005. Most recently, she served as Camden’s District Manager, overseeing repositions, stabilized and lease-up communities in the Orlando and Tampa markets.

RKW’s growth has spread beyond South Florida into Orlando and Jacksonville starting with over 500 units under management.

“With Stephanie and Lizzette at the helm, our Orlando and Tampa operations are in capable hands,” said Johnny De La Espriella, the Regional Vice President managing Florida operations for RKW. “We look forward to building on what was a banner year for the company in the year ahead.”

In 2018, RKW’s overall portfolio grew by more than 7,000 units. The company’s footprint expanded from three to seven states during that span.

About RKW RESIDENTIAL: RKW RESIDENTIAL is a third-party multifamily property management firm headquartered in Charlotte with a regional office in Miami, Orlando and Raleigh. With 17,000 multifamily units under management and a growing footprint spanning seven states, RKW delivers expertise in multifamily management through its technology, marketing and customer experience platforms. The firm’s principals have extensive experience in multifamily investments and property management including acquisitions/dispositions, developments, lease-ups, stabilized and value-add assets. RKW is built on the foundation of its People First Philosophy, which prioritizes client relationships, employee satisfaction, and top-tier customer service for our residents. Through this, the firm delivers on its brand promise of “Expert People. Exceptional Places” to enhance property values and achieve success. RKW was formed out of the partnership of Rivergate Companies, a private real estate investment firm, and KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, one of the largest condo management companies in Florida representing more than 75,000 condo units. For more information, visit www.rkwresidential.com.