The July issue of Units magazine talks about the latest efforts by property managers to increase resident retention. Rob Dinwiddie, EVP of Marketing and Management Services at Landmark Properties, offers insight and shares examples of appreciated tenant events. Read the full story here.

A partnership between Landmark Properties and W5 Group has acquired a two-acre site for the development of a 210-unit student housing community in Syracuse, N.Y. The project is already underway and is expected to come online in 2026. Partners on the seven-story Standard at Syracuse development include Landmark’s in-house general contractor, Landmark Construction, interior designer BKV Design Group and architecture firm Cube 3 Architects. Read more here 

The May/June issue of Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business takes a deeper look at the “built-to-rent” model in multifamily housing, an increasingly popular option as families and people who want more space seek options outside of the traditional apartment. Jason Doornbos, an executive managing director at Landmark Properties, weighs in on the strong investment opportunities BTR is providing to private equity funds, debt funds and family offices. Read the full article here.

Commercial Observer takes a look at the student housing sector, which reports strong performance year-over-year and increased investor appetite. Walt Templin, head of investment management at Landmark Properties, Inc., talks with CO reporter Andrew Coen about this very steady asset class that has demonstrated continuous rent and occupancy growth at flagship universities across the country. Read the full story.