2015
December 2015Real Estate for the Ages
When Christopher Merrill first started telling potential investors ten years ago that he wanted to put their money in student housing, he raised a few eyebrows, "Some could only picture Animal House," says Merrill, who has been investing in real estate since 1993.
December 2015Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work
Entrepreneurial culture, office morale garner high praise.
December 2015Harrison Street Opens London Office
Harrison Street has opened a London office and made a new senior hire to spearhead investments in the European student housing market, starting with a student housing development in Dublin.
December 2015US Student Housing Investor Makes European Push
The biggest private equity investor in the US student housing market is making a push into Europe. Harrison Street has bought its first European property, The Mill Street building, serving students of Trinity College Dublin and Royal College of Surgeons.
November 2015Development Duo Announces Long Island Senior Housing Communities
Harrison Street and Engel Burman Group joined forces again to develop a pair of senior housing communities totaling more than 230 units on Long Island. The two properties will be in Holtsville & Lake Success.
November 2015USF gets approval for state's biggest-ever dorm project
The state Board of Governors unanimously approved plans Thursday for the largest student housing project in its history - Andros Village at the University of South Florida Tampa campus.
October 2015Harrison Street discusses the investment characteristics of student housing, storage and medical office
Christopher Merrill, Co-Founder, President, and CEO, Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, discusses the investment characteristics of student housing, self storage, and medical office.
October 2015Harrison Street to Buy Campus Crest Communities
Harrison Street has agreed to acquire Campus Crest Communities, a publicly-traded developer and operator of student housing properties in North America.
October 2015Thrive Senior Living Announces Second Innovative Senior Living Community
The Tribute at the Glen in Woodbridge, VA is joining its sister community, The Tribute at Heritage Village in Gainesville, VA with a focus on resident engagement and connectivity in a very unique, resort-like environment.
October 2015Need to Store That? No Problem.
Business is booming for companies that lease out storage units to consumers. Rents are rising, most units are occupied, and competition is tame...