Newmark Arranges Sale of Five-Property, Nearly 1,250-Unit National Student Housing Portfolio
Newmark Group (NMRK) has arranged the largest student housing portfolio sale in the U.S. for 2025 to date. The transaction involves five properties across Florida, Texas, Indiana, and North Carolina, totaling 1,248 units and 3,693 beds. The portfolio was sold by a joint venture between Nuveen and The Preiss Company.
The properties are strategically located near major universities with average enrollment exceeding 47,000 students, including the University of Florida, Texas State University, Indiana University, North Carolina State University, and The University of Texas at Austin. The average distance to campus is 0.87 miles, and all properties feature premium amenities.
In Q1 2025, Newmark executed over $1 billion in student housing transactions, following $1.5 billion in Q4 2024, demonstrating strong momentum in the student housing sector.
Newmark Group (NMRK) ha organizzato la più grande vendita di un portafoglio di studentati negli Stati Uniti per il 2025 finora. L’operazione coinvolge cinque proprietà distribuite in Florida, Texas, Indiana e Carolina del Nord, per un totale di 1.248 unità e 3.693 posti letto. Il portafoglio è stato ceduto da una joint venture tra Nuveen e The Preiss Company.
Le proprietà sono posizionate strategicamente vicino a importanti università con una media di iscritti superiore a 47.000 studenti, tra cui University of Florida, Texas State University, Indiana University, North Carolina State University e The University of Texas at Austin. La distanza media dal campus è di 0,87 miglia e tutte le proprietà offrono servizi di alta qualità.
Nel primo trimestre del 2025, Newmark ha realizzato transazioni per oltre 1 miliardo di dollari nel settore degli studentati, dopo 1,5 miliardi nel quarto trimestre del 2024, dimostrando un forte slancio nel mercato degli alloggi per studenti.
Newmark Group (NMRK) ha gestionado la mayor venta de una cartera de residencias estudiantiles en EE.UU. para 2025 hasta la fecha. La transacción incluye cinco propiedades en Florida, Texas, Indiana y Carolina del Norte, con un total de 1,248 unidades y 3,693 camas. La cartera fue vendida por una empresa conjunta entre Nuveen y The Preiss Company.
Las propiedades están estratégicamente ubicadas cerca de grandes universidades con una matrícula promedio que supera los 47,000 estudiantes, incluyendo la University of Florida, Texas State University, Indiana University, North Carolina State University y The University of Texas at Austin. La distancia media al campus es de 0.87 millas y todas las propiedades cuentan con servicios premium.
En el primer trimestre de 2025, Newmark ejecutó transacciones por más de 1.000 millones de dólares en residencias estudiantiles, tras 1.500 millones en el cuarto trimestre de 2024, lo que demuestra un fuerte impulso en el sector de la vivienda estudiantil.
뉴마크 그룹(NMRK)은 2025년 미국 내 최대 학생 주택 포트폴리오 매각을 성사시켰습니다. 이번 거래는 플로리다, 텍사스, 인디애나, 노스캐롤라이나에 걸친 5개 부동산으로, 총 1,248개 유닛과 3,693개의 침대를 포함합니다. 이 포트폴리오는 Nuveen과 The Preiss Company의 합작 투자로 판매되었습니다.
해당 부동산들은 플로리다 대학교, 텍사스 주립대학교, 인디애나 대학교, 노스캐롤라이나 주립대학교, 텍사스 대학교 오스틴 캠퍼스 등 등록 학생 수가 평균 47,000명을 넘는 주요 대학 인근에 전략적으로 위치해 있습니다. 캠퍼스까지 평균 거리는 0.87마일이며, 모든 부동산은 고급 편의시설을 갖추고 있습니다.
뉴마크는 2025년 1분기에 학생 주택 거래에서 10억 달러 이상을 성사시켰으며, 2024년 4분기 15억 달러에 이어 학생 주택 부문에서 강한 성장세를 보이고 있습니다.
Newmark Group (NMRK) a organisé la plus grande vente de portefeuille de logements étudiants aux États-Unis pour 2025 à ce jour. La transaction concerne cinq propriétés situées en Floride, au Texas, en Indiana et en Caroline du Nord, totalisant 1 248 unités et 3 693 lits. Le portefeuille a été vendu par une coentreprise entre Nuveen et The Preiss Company.
Les propriétés sont stratégiquement situées à proximité de grandes universités comptant en moyenne plus de 47 000 étudiants, notamment l’Université de Floride, Texas State University, Indiana University, North Carolina State University et The University of Texas at Austin. La distance moyenne jusqu’au campus est de 0,87 mile, et toutes les propriétés disposent d’équipements haut de gamme.
Au premier trimestre 2025, Newmark a réalisé plus d’un milliard de dollars de transactions dans le secteur des logements étudiants, après 1,5 milliard au quatrième trimestre 2024, témoignant d’une forte dynamique dans ce secteur.
Newmark Group (NMRK) hat den bisher größten Verkauf eines Studentenwohnportfolios in den USA für das Jahr 2025 arrangiert. Die Transaktion umfasst fünf Immobilien in Florida, Texas, Indiana und North Carolina mit insgesamt 1.248 Einheiten und 3.693 Betten. Das Portfolio wurde von einem Joint Venture zwischen Nuveen und The Preiss Company verkauft.
Die Immobilien befinden sich strategisch in der Nähe großer Universitäten mit einer durchschnittlichen Einschreibung von über 47.000 Studierenden, darunter die University of Florida, Texas State University, Indiana University, North Carolina State University und die University of Texas at Austin. Die durchschnittliche Entfernung zum Campus beträgt 0,87 Meilen, und alle Objekte verfügen über erstklassige Annehmlichkeiten.
Im ersten Quartal 2025 hat Newmark Studentenwohnungs-Transaktionen im Wert von über 1 Milliarde US-Dollar abgeschlossen, nach 1,5 Milliarden im vierten Quartal 2024, was die starke Dynamik im Studentenwohnungsmarkt unterstreicht.
- Largest student housing portfolio sale in the U.S. for 2025
- Strategic locations near major universities with high enrollment (47,000+ students)
- Strong transaction momentum with $1B+ in Q1 2025 and $1.5B in Q4 2024
- Premium property positioning with average 0.87-mile distance to campuses
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Insights
Newmark's record student housing deal showcases sector strength and solidifies their market leadership in a growing, resilient asset class.
Newmark's arrangement of the largest student housing portfolio sale of 2025 (1,248 units/3,693 beds across four states) demonstrates their significant market position in this specialized sector. The portfolio's strategic attributes are particularly noteworthy - proximity to major universities (averaging just 0.87 miles from campus), locations near institutions with robust enrollment figures (47,000+ students), and premium amenity packages designed specifically for student residents.
This transaction continues Newmark's impressive momentum in the student housing sector, following
Student housing has historically demonstrated recession-resistant characteristics compared to other commercial real estate categories, offering relative stability during economic fluctuations. The portfolio's quality (premium amenities) and strategic positioning (proximity to major universities) align with institutional investment criteria seeking both growth and defensive characteristics.
For Newmark specifically, this transaction reinforces their specialized expertise in a high-value niche. While the financial terms and Newmark's fee structure aren't disclosed, their ability to facilitate transactions of this magnitude typically translates to meaningful brokerage revenue. More importantly, it showcases their capability to execute complex, multi-state portfolio transactions involving institutional clients like Nuveen.
Record transaction reinforces Newmark's specialized market position and revenue generation capabilities in the resilient student housing sector.
This landmark transaction strengthens Newmark's position as a dominant player in the student housing segment of commercial real estate services. As a brokerage firm, Newmark generates revenue through transaction fees, and while the specific fee structure isn't disclosed, high-value portfolio sales like this typically produce substantial commissions. The involvement of senior leadership (Executive Vice Chairman, Managing Director) underscores the transaction's significance to their business.
The consecutive quarterly transaction volumes (
From an operational perspective, Newmark's cross-functional execution is noteworthy - the transaction involved their Multifamily Capital Markets team alongside their Global Debt & Structured Finance division, showcasing their ability to leverage different business units for complex transactions. The high-profile institutional clients (Nuveen joint venture) further validates Newmark's standing among sophisticated market participants.
For investors, Newmark's specialization in student housing provides exposure to a relatively stable real estate category with counter-cyclical characteristics, potentially offering some insulation against volatility in other commercial property segments. While student housing represents just one component of Newmark's diverse service offerings, their demonstrated leadership in this growing niche enhances their overall competitive positioning in the commercial real estate services landscape.
Transaction Marks Largest Student Housing Portfolio Sale in
Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Executive Vice Chairman and Head of Student Housing Ryan Lang, Managing Director Jack Brett and Director Ben Harkrider, in cooperation with locally licensed Newmark advisors, represented the seller, a joint venture between Nuveen and The Preiss Company. Newmark Co-Head of Global Debt & Structured Finance Jordan Roeschlaub, Vice Chairman Chris Kramer, Executive Managing Director Ben Roelke and Senior Managing Director Peter Griesinger also supported the transaction.
The portfolio includes properties located near top-ranked universities with an average enrollment of over 47,000 students, including the University of
"This record portfolio transaction reinforces the burgeoning demand for premium student housing assets adjacent to prestigious universities," said Lang. "As enrollment numbers continue to rise and campuses expand, investors are seeking more opportunities in well-located, high-quality student housing, a resilient and attractive asset class."
In the first quarter of 2025, Newmark executed student housing sales and financing transactions totaling over
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