Welcome to today’s roundup of real estate news! In the housing market, Laredo-area ranchers are making a groundbreaking investment of $1.6 billion to convert their working ranch into a master-planned community called Talise. This ambitious project aims to transform 13,000 acres into commercial and industrial businesses, thousands of homes, multifamily communities, and even an airport. Meanwhile, in Gainesville, GA, the first phase of The Manor at Gainesville Township is now selling. This master-planned community offers Southern charm and modern comfort with spacious estate homes nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. Lastly, Southern Land Co. has appointed Jeff Poole as their new VP of single-family land acquisition, further strengthening their portfolio of high-quality master-planned communities. Read on to discover more about these exciting developments!
Laredo-Area Ranchers to Invest $1.6B in Master-Planned Community – Connect CRE
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The family of a longtime Laredo-area ranching family is about to transform a working ranch into a master-planned community. The Walker Family hopes to convert 13,000 acres into commercial and industrial manufacturing businesses, thousands of homes and multifamily communities, and an airport. Central to the Talise development was the discovery of a vital water source within the family’s land holdings.
The project, to be known as Talise, is expected to require a $1.6 billion investment from the Walker Family. Kandy Walker added, “Our family believes the time has come that our region of Texas has this ambitious scope and range of project built here, so all Laredoans, Webb County, and South Texas residents have an opportunity to take advantage of all that Talise will bring.” Spearheading the project is SE Legacy Development, founded by the Walker family.
The project will be centered in an unincorporated area in Webb County, North of Laredo, Texas, at the intersection of I-35, US 83, and Texas 255 in South Texas.
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First Phase of Gainesville Master-Planned Community Now Selling | Gainesville, GA Patch
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The first phase of homes in The Manor at Gainesville Township is now selling. The homes from Artisan Built Communities in the master-planned community’s first village are priced from the $500,000s.
Nestled in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, The Manor offers homeowners a blend of Southern Charm and modern comfort. Spacious estate homes range from 2,767 to 3,431 square feet with three to five bedrooms and up to four bathrooms. Open concept living areas create an ideal space for entertaining, while generously sized bedrooms and flexible living areas ensure room for the whole family.
The first phase of The Manor features 13 homes, with only six home sites and one under construction home currently available. Featuring the largest home sites in The Manor, this phase includes basement opportunities and third-car garages standard.
“We are delighted to welcome the first homeowners to The Manor at Gainesville Township,” said Stephen Haines, President of Artisan Built Communities. “This master-planned community offers a unique sense of place and caters to a vibrant lifestyle for residents of all ages.”
Gainesville Township boasts a thoughtfully curated selection of amenities designed to foster an active and connected lifestyle. The future Amenity Center includes a resort-style swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a dog park, all anchored by an impressive clubhouse offering multiple kitchens, gathering spaces, hobby areas, and a gym. Homeowners will also enjoy convenient access to the adjacent Melvin J. Cooper Youth Athletic Complex.
The community prioritizes nature, with over 650 acres of the 1,122-acre development preserved as greenspace that is seamlessly integrated throughout the development. This commitment allows residents to experience the beauty of north Georgia with passive parks and extensive walking trails.
Located within Gainesville city limits, Gainesville Township offers convenient access to I-985, the historic Gainesville town square, and nearby Lake Lanier.
Interested home buyers are encouraged to contact agent Brian Burchett at [email protected] to schedule a VIP community tour. Or, RSVP to attend the Muddy Boots event on Saturday, June 8, 2024, here. For more details, visit DiscoverArtisan.com/The-Manor.
Southern Land Co. Adds VP of Single‑Family Land Acquisition » Dallas Innovates
Southern Land Company has hired Jeff Poole as the company’s new VP of single-family land acquisition. Industry veteran Jeff Poole has been hired as vice president of single-family land acquisition by Nashville-based Southern Land Co., a national real estate developer of mixed-use, master-planned, and single-family communities.
Poole is based in Southern Land’s Plano office, the company said.
“We have had continuous success with designing, developing, and delivering exceptional high-density, mixed-use, master-planned communities that afford true multigenerational living opportunities, as well as small-scale, more intimate communities,” SLC President and COO Brian Sewell said in a statement. “With Jeff’s arrival at SLC, we’re set to further strengthen this side of our portfolio and, ultimately, provide more ways for people to live in best-in-class communities in the very best locations. Jeff has the experience, skillset, and drive to identify tremendous opportunities.”
In this newly created role, SLC said Poole is responsible for expanding its community development pipeline as well as SLC’s single-family homebuilding division, SLC Homes. In his new position, Poole researches and identifies community development opportunities—including specific markets, submarkets, and sites—and leads due diligence and underwriting efforts for them.
The company said Poole is dedicated to the thoughtful, strategic expansion of its master-planned community and single-family community collection, with current operations in Texas, Tennessee, and Colorado.
“SLC has a proven track record of developing high-quality master-planned communities and building single-family homes, and it is both humbling and exciting to play a key role in bolstering the company’s reputation,” Poole said in a statement. “I look forward to expanding the SLC community footprint and working with the homebuilding team to make more extraordinary living opportunities a reality.”
Poole has nearly 25 years in the homebuilding business. He spent significant time leading land acquisition efforts for national homebuilders in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, including Pulte Group, K. Hovnanian Homes, KB Home, and Ashton Woods Homes. Most recently, he spent 13 years as Pulte Group’s vice president of Land Acquisition in Dallas-Fort Worth, where he led land acquisition activities including sourcing and assessing sites, negotiations, due diligence, financial feasibility, land package preparation, and entitlements.
Before joining Pulte Group, Poole led land acquisition efforts at KB Home and Ashton Woods Homes.
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LANDSEA HOMES CLOSES ON 500 HOMESITES FOR A NEW COMMUNITY IN DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA), a publicly traded residential home builder, announced today it has acquired 500 homesites for a new master-planned community called Dublin Centre in Dublin, California.
“Today’s announcement is a huge milestone for Landsea Homes as it marks our largest master-planned community in the Bay Area, supporting our growth for this important region as we create a highly desirable community of new High Performance Homes,” said Tom Baine, California Division President, Landsea Homes. “We look forward to seeing all those who will call Dublin Centre home and live in their element for years to come.”
Located in East Dublin, Dublin Centre will feature 500 homes of various product types including single-family detached and attached townhomes with traditional and modern architecture styles. Select floorplans will feature LiveGen™ suites, ideal for multigenerational living with first-floor bedrooms and optional kitchenettes that function as buyers see fit.
Pricing will be announced at a later date. Development is slated to begin this year, and sales are expected to begin in late 2025.
Residents of Dublin Centre will enjoy a large community swim center and water park, as well as a central gathering area. The community is adjacent to a planned entertainment district, close to Grand Paseo public park, Emerald Glen Park, Fallon Sports Park, and within walking distance to several highly rated K-12 schools. Local walking and biking trails abound, including the Iron Horse Trail.
Every home at Dublin Centre will contain Landsea Homes’ renowned High Performance Home features, including smart home automation technology utilized by the Apple HomeKit™ to make life at home healthier and more comfortable. The smart home automation features include an Apple® HomePod mini™, wireless access point, Wi-Fi enabled entry door locks, thermostat control, garage door opener control, light dimmer switches, a doorbell camera, and smart home activation via Best Buy’s Geek Squad.
Homes will also contain the REME HALO® air purifier, a state-of-the-art product that mitigates indoor contaminants to keep residents safe and support healthy living by reducing airborne particles and air pollutants, killing up to 99% of bacteria, allergens, and odor.
Dublin is a highly desirable East Bay city located in Alameda County’s Tri-Valley region. It is located close to Interstate 580 and Interstate 680, roughly 35 miles east of downtown San Francisco, 23 miles east of downtown Oakland, and 31 miles north of downtown San Jose.
Living in Dublin offers residents an urban and suburban mixed feel, with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks close by. The city is currently home to the headquarters for a multitude of companies, including Sybase, CallidusCloud, Patelco Credit Union, Ross Stores, TriNet, Medley Health, and Arlen Ness Motorcycles, among others.
“Dublin is an ideal place to call home with its top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. Homes at Dublin Centre will provide buyers with a great overall quality of life,” added Baine.
Landsea Homes communities currently selling in Northern California include Alameda Marina in Alameda, Verandah in Novato, and Blossom at Baldwin Ranch in Patterson.
For more about Landsea Homes, visit: www.landseahomes.com.